Interview with Sam Stinnett, November 18, 2016
Project: University of Kentucky Athletics: Tennis Oral History Project
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This interview with former University of Kentucky tennis player Sam Stinnett begins with a discussion of his time at the Woody Blocher Tennis Academy and being recruited by the University of Kentucky. He talks about the reasons why he made the decision to attend the university. Stinnett also talks about how he developed an excellent work ethic. Stinnett discusses in detail each season from 1988-1992, including SEC tournaments and NCAA tournaments. He describes various teammates. Stinnett also discusses an injury to his hip, which resulted in a surgery and eventually a hip replacement. Stinnett also talks about his two sons and his careers.Interview Accession
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Stinnett, Sam Interview by Dennis Emery. 18 Nov. 2016. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Stinnett, S. (2016, November 18). Interview by D. Emery. University of Kentucky Athletics: Tennis Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
Stinnett, Sam, interview by Dennis Emery. November 18, 2016, University of Kentucky Athletics: Tennis Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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