Interview with Gavin Duerson, August 14, 2018
Project: University of Kentucky Athletics: Cheerleading Squad Oral History Project
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Gavin Duerson, the first mascot at the University of Kentucky to take on the role of Scratch, discusses his time spent at the university and how he came to play the very first Scratch. He talks about switching to the Wildcat, as well as shares some of his positive and negative experiences as the mascot. He also discusses the trend of putting clothing on the Wildcat and how he worked that trend to his advantage. He tells a story about skiing for the first time in Salt Lake City, Utah as well as talks about the mascot national championships, the nonverbal rule, and T. Lynn Williamson's leadership.Interview Accession
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Brent Claiborne Fellowship of Christian Athletes Scratch T. Lynn Williamson WildcatInterview Rights
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Duerson, Gavin Interview by Reneé Collins. 14 Aug. 2018. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Duerson, G. (2018, August 14). Interview by R. Collins. University of Kentucky Athletics: Cheerleading Squad Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
Duerson, Gavin, interview by Reneé Collins. August 14, 2018, University of Kentucky Athletics: Cheerleading Squad Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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