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Cradle of Coaches: Sports Information Office Page 1 Walter Havighurst Special Collections Miami University Libraries Cradle of Coaches Archive Sports Information Office Collection Date Range: 1925-2006 OVERVIEW OF THE COLLECTION Title: Cradle of Coaches: Sports Information Office Collection Creator: Steve Stout, Gerald Stout, Nick Selvaggio Dates: 1925 - 2006 Media: Manuscripts, newsletters, statistical data, photographs and negatives, and assorted publications Quantity: 1.0 cubic feet Location: Closed stacks COLLECTION SUMMARY The Sports Information Office Collection forms a portion of the Cradle of Coaches Archive and includes correspondence, newsletters, photographs, statistical data, membership data, memorabilia, and other Sports Information materials pertaining to the Cradle of Coaches. This collection is derived from desk files from the Miami University Sports Information Office. This grouping contains an extensive collection of news clippings and magazine articles about the Cradle of Coaches, ranging from the late 1950s – 80s. The collection also contains manuscripts relating to the implementation of the Cradle of Coaches Association; documents identifying the expansion of women’s athletic programs at Miami University; and a small, but select collection of original photographs of athletes and athletics staff up through the mid-1980s. Of key importance is an original January 1959 article, very likely written by Bob Kurz, which ends with the phrase, “mother of highly successful coaches” in referring to the Miami football program. This press release occurs immediately prior to the use of “Cradle of Coaches,” dubbed by Kurz in that same year. Also included is a vast collection of newspaper articles and memorabilia, which documents Miami athletic events and milestones for a greater portion of the 1900s. Materials in each series/subseries are ordered chronologically, except the Cradle of Coaches Career Research Surveys in Series II, Subseries VII, Folder II, which are ordered alphabetically by name. Revised 12/5/12 JC Cradle of Coaches: Sports Information Office Page 2 PROVENANCE OF THE COLLECTION Two Miami University alumni from Urbana, Ohio, Gerald Stout (’52), Nick Selvaggio (’88), and Gerald’s son, Steve Stout, donated the collection to The Walter Havighurst Special Collections. ABOUT THE CRADLE OF COACHES Miami University is recognized as the “Cradle of Coaches” owing to its unrivaled success in producing coaching legends. In 1959, the moniker “Cradle of Coaches” was first used by Bob Kurz, former sports information director at Miami University, as he pondered an article he was writing concerning several past Miami players. He began to think about the many prominent collegiate and professional football coaches of the time who had all been trained through the Miami University football program. Whether tied to Miami early in their athletic careers as players or as coaches, the school has been the training ground for such athletic dignitaries as: Chester Pittser, Paul Brown, Sid Gillman, Woody Hayes, Bill Arnsparger, George Blackburn, Earl Blaik, Paul Brown, Carm Cozza, Dick Crumb, Paul Dietzel, Weeb Ewbank, Stu Holcom, Bill Mallory, John McVay, Ara Parseghian, John Pont, Bo Schembechler, Richard “Doc” Urich, and Randy Walker. Soon after the concept of the Cradle had been established, the Cradle expanded to include a formal association with bi-annual meetings, a newsletter, and a large and rapidly growing membership. The association was administered through Miami University in Oxford, Ohio—specifically, through the joint efforts of the Sports Information Office and the Miami Alumni Association. In later years, the scope of the Cradle was broadened to honor coaching greatness in other Miami athletic programs, adding to an already long list the successes of Walter Alston (baseball), Darrell Hedric (basketball), and Dick Shrider (basketball), to name but a few. The Cradle also came to include leadership and contributions made by Miami graduates in administrative athletic roles. Bob Kurz used the phrase “Cradle of Coaches” nearly 50 years ago. It caught on quickly then and is still used today when referring to Miami University athletics, particularly its football program. In paraphrasing past Cradle members, the spirit of the Cradle begins with a focus on fundamentals and a drive for excellence that is instilled into athletes by the coaches at Miami University. It is completed by the passing of that knowledge on to future athletes and coaches. SCOPE AND CONTENTS OF THE COLLECTION This collection focuses on: • The Cradle of Coaches Association, • Cradle Members, • Cradle of Coaches Newsletter, • Sports Information Office Correspondence, and • Statistical and Historical Records. Revised 11/10/11 BD Cradle of Coaches: Sports Information Office Page 3 ORGANIZATION OF THE COLLECTION Series I: Press Releases Series II: Lists of Coaches Series III: Cradle of Coaches Association Series IV: Newsletter Correspondence Series V: Past Newsletters Series VI: Newsletter Copy Series VII: Misc. Press Related Materials Series VIII: Cradle of Coaches Member Updates Series IX: Writing of Coaches Series X: News Clippings and Other Publications Series XI: Photographs Series XII: Cradle of Coaches - Miscellaneous Series XIII: Sports Information Original File Folders RELATED MATERIALS Miami of Ohio – The Cradle of Coaches. By Bob Kurz. Central Printing Co., Dayton: 1983. LCCN: 83- 50645. Inscription: “Love and Honor to Miami – Bob Kurz” SPEC GV711.K87 2002 Miami Stories Oral History Project, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Robert H. Kurz Interview (#50), October 7, 2006. Approximately 30 minutes. http://doyle.lib.muohio.edu/ Miami of Ohio – The Cradle of Coaches, by Bob Kurz. Central Printing Co., Dayton: 1983. LCCN: 83- 50645. SPEC.GV711.K87 2002 Cradle of Coaches Archive: Paul Brown Collection, The Walter Havighurst Special Collections, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Cradle of Coaches Archive: Weeb Ewbank Collection, The Walter Havighurst Special Collections, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Cradle of Coaches Archive: Sid Gillman Collection, The Walter Havighurst Special Collections, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Cradle of Coaches Archive: Bob Kurz Collection, The Walter Havighurst Special Collections, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Cradle of Coaches Archive: Sports Information Office Collection, The Walter Havighurst Special Collections, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Cradle of Coaches Archive: Ted Patterson Collection, The Walter Havighurst Special Collections, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Revised 11/10/11 BD Cradle of Coaches: Sports Information Office Page 4 ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Access: This collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Walter Havighurst Special Collections, Miami University Libraries. Preferred Citation: Researchers are requested to cite in all footbnote and bibliographic references: The Cradle of Coaches Archive, Sports Information Office Collection and The Walter Havighurst Special Collections, Miami University Libraries. Provenance: Donated by Steve Stout and Nick Selvaggio. Processed By: Kimberly Shann (2008), Brittany DelSignore (2011), Johnathan Cooper (2012) Property Rights: The Walter Havighurst Special Collections, Miami University Libraries, owns the property rights to this collection. Copyrights: Reproduction of materials in the collection is subject to the restrictions of copyright law. To use any materials not yet in the public domain, the researcher must obtain permission from the copyright holder. Series I: Press Releases Box Folder Item Description/Contents Date 1 1 Press Untitled. Possibly written by Bob Kurz. Background information about 01/1959 Release key Cradle members. Article seems to pre-date “Cradle of Coaches (6 pages, original on Miami University News Bureau.) 1 1 Press Untitled. Author Unknown. The article describes players and coaches 1/29/1965 Release tied to Miami University and their current team affiliations. (1 page, original on MU Office of Public Information letterhead) 1 1 Press Untitled. Author Unknown. From the MU Office of Public Information ca. 1965 Release to the New York Times detailing member of the “Cradle of Coaches,” and their upcoming clinic. (3 pages, original) 1 1 Press Untitled. Author Unknown. Summarizes a discussion amongst 6/22/1970 Release “Cradle” members about what made Miami the “Cradle of Coaches.” (2 pages, on Sports Information letterhead with hand edits) 1 1 Press Untitled. Author Unknown. Discusses Miami affiliated coaches who 8/22/1974 Release have went on to have success at other organizations, including a list of names and positions. (2 pages, original on Sports Information letterhead, x2) 1 1 Copy “Miami - The ‘Cradle of Coaches,’ Special to South Carolina.” Author unknown Unknown. Copy of Press Release from 8/22/74. (3 pages, photocopy on Sports Information letterhead) 1 1 Press “Cradle of Coaches.” Author Unknown. Summarizes a discussion ca. 1979 Release amongst “Cradle” members about what made Miami the “Cradle of Coaches” with a list of former coaches and statistics from Miami’s 1979 season. (2 pages, photocopy with hand edits) Revised 11/10/11 BD Cradle of Coaches: Sports Information Office Page 5 1 1 Press “Field Hockey.” Author unknown. Summary of the 1979 Field Hockey ca. 1979 Release season. (1 page, original on Sports Information letterhead) 1 1 Press “Volleyball.” Author unknown. Summary of the 1979 Volleyball ca. 1979 Release season. (1 page, original on Sports Information letterhead) 1 1 Press “Women’s Tennis.” Author