Interview with Russ Pear, April 12, 2018

Project: University of Kentucky Athletics: Tennis Oral History Project

Interview Summary

Pear describes his current position as Senior Associate Athletic Director. He describes the logistics involved in the creation of various athletics facilities at the University of Kentucky throughout his career, including Nutter Field House, Cliff Hagan Baseball Stadium, Joe Craft Basketball Center, and Kroger Stadium, as well as new track & field, soccer, and softball facilities. He discusses his relationships with various UK coaches and athletics directors, including Mitch Barnhart and C.M. Newton.

Interview Accession

2018oh193_af930

Interviewee Name

Russ Pear

Interviewer Name

Dennis Emery

Interview Date

2018-04-12

Interview Keyword

Athletic fields. C.M. Newton Campus recreation Capital projects Cliff Hagan Stadium Facilities Joe Craft Center Kroger Field Mitch Barnhart Nutter Field House Physical education facilities. Senior associate athletic directors Sports facilities.

Interview LC Subject

Athletic fields--Design and construction. Basketball courts College sports--Coaching College sports--Kentucky Field houses Field houses--Design and construction. Football. Soccer fields Sports facilities--Design and construction. Sports facilities--Economic aspects--United States. Tracks (Athletics) Tracks (Athletics)--Design and construction University of Kentucky University of Kentucky--Football University of Kentucky--Sports--History

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