Joe Kirk Fulton discusses the use of the masked rider as
Tech mascot.
MAIN ENTRY:
Fulton, Joe Kirk
DATE OF INTERVIEW:
September 4, 1980
LOCATION OF INTERVIEW:
Not given
INTERVIEWER:
Dr. David Murrah
LENGTH OF INTERVIEW:
30 minutes
TAPE ONE, SIDE ONE:
Photograph discussed
Coach Weaver originated the masked rider
Weaver and Fulton discussed idea
Change in image of rider
Fulton's uniform
Fulton from a ranching family
Fans reaction to rider
Initial Uniform Weaver and Fulton's idea
First appearance at the Gator Bowl
Horse's reaction to crowd
Sheriff's Posse horse
Masked rider for two years
Made arrangements for horse
Later horses donated
Reaction to girls being masked rider
No comments
Problems with coaches
Some coaches don't like horses on the field
He only led the team onto the field
Reaction to developments in masked rider tradition
Weaver's inspiration
Masked rider inspires students
Development of horsemanship