Cradle of Coaches: Ted Patterson Page 1 Walter Havighurst Special Collections Miami University Libraries Cradle of Coaches Archive Ted Patterson Collection Date Range: 1956 - 1978 OVERVIEW OF THE COLLECTION Title: Cradle of Coaches - Ted Patterson Collection Creator: Ted Patterson Dates: 1956 – 1978 Media: Magnetic media, manuscripts, publications Quantity: 0.5 cubic feet Location: Closed stacks COLLECTION SUMMARY The Ted Patterson Collection forms a portion of the Cradle of Coaches Archive and includes recorded interviews; program scripts; news clippings; and manuscripts associated with Miami University Athletics or members of the Cradle of Coaches. Manuscripts and memorabilia pertaining to Jay Coleville comprise a large percentage of this collection. All items are original, except for some digitized materials which have been transferred from their original media and which remain a part of this collection. Items in this collection are organized chronologically by section. Section VI contains original folders, whose content may not necessarily correspond to the labeling. These inconsistencies existed in the materials upon delivery from the donor and have been retained for the integrity of the collection. PROVENANCE OF THE COLLECTION The collection was donated to the Walter Havighurst Special Collections by Ted Patterson, Miami University alumnus (‘68), radio host, and national sportscaster. Cradle of Coaches: Ted Patterson Page 2 BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION Ted Patterson is a native Ohioan and a graduate of the University of Dayton (’66), with an advanced degree from Miami University (’68). He began his broadcasting career while attending college in Dayton at a local radio station, WVUD-FM. A later association was with WPOC-FM in Baltimore. Over his long career, Patterson has handled the roles of color commentator, producer, writer, coordinator, and host of numerous radio programs including Curt Gowdy’s Inside Sports at NBC. Patterson has been involved in nearly all professional sports at one time or another. He is noted for his commentary for the Baltimore Orioles (baseball), the Baltimore Blast/Spirit (soccer), Washington Senators (baseball), Cleveland Cavaliers (basketball), and Cleveland Crusaders (hockey). Patterson has also been involved with collegiate sports, notably Towson University, U.S. Naval Academy, and Armed Forces Radio. He is a three-time winner of Maryland Sportscaster of the Year, six-time winner of the Chesapeake Associated Press Sportscaster of the Year, and recipient of the Eclipse Award, presented by the thoroughbred racing industry. In addition to his radio work, Patterson has published four books about sports. SCOPE AND CONTENTS OF THE COLLECTION This collection pertains to the Miami University Cradle of Coaches and is a subsection of a larger collection of sports broadcasts and memorabilia donated by Ted Patterson. Several of the items contained herein provide images and news clippings of Cradle members and events not included elsewhere in the Walter Havighurst Cradle of Coaches collection. A large portion of this collection is devoted to the career of Jay Colville (MU Athletic trainer 1924-70, and personal friend of the donor). ORGANIZATION OF THE COLLECTION Series I: Magnetic Media Series II: News Clippings Series III: Correspondence Series IV: News Copy Series V: Miami University Sports Information Office Publications Series VI: Ted Patterson Program Scripts Subseries I: Script - Guardian of the Cradle Subseries II: Scripts - Sports From Miami Series VII: Miscellaneous Cradle of Coaches: Ted Patterson Page 3 RELATED MATERIALS Interview with Paul Brown, 1972, (cassette). Ted Patterson Sports Collection, The Walter Havighust Special Collections, Miami University Libraries. Interview with Weeb Ewbank and Joe Namath, 1973, (cassette). Ted Patterson Sports Collection, The Walter Havighust Special Collections, Miami University Libraries. Interview with Weeb Ewbank, undated, (cassette). Ted Patterson Sports Collection, The Walter Havighust Special Collections, Miami University Libraries. 1974 Rose Bowl, 1974, (cassette). Ted Patterson Sports Collection, The Walter Havighust Special Collections, Miami University Libraries. The Golden Voices of Baseball by Ted Patterson, 2002, (book and CD). The Walter Havighust Special Collections, Miami University Libraries. SPEC GV742.3.P38 2002 The Golden Voices of Football by Ted Patterson, 2004, (book and CD). The Walter Havighust Special Collections, Miami University Libraries. SPEC GV742.3.P39 2004 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 the Cradle of Coaches Collection, Ted Patterson/Cradle of Coaches Collection and The Walter Havighurst Special Collections, Miami University Libraries in all footnote and bibliographic references. Provenance: Donated by Ted Patterson. Processed By: Kimberly Shann (2008). 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. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE COLLECTION Series I: Magnetic Media Box Medium Description/Contents Date 1 Reel-to-reel tape Sports from Miami. Ted Patterson host with Marv Pollins 11/15/67 Cradle of Coaches: Ted Patterson Page 4 Box Medium Description/Contents Date Reel-to-reel tape WMUK, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo. Jay Colville 9/11/67 Special, “Sports From Miami.” Reel-to-reel tape Ted Patterson with Miami coach Bo Schembechler before 1968 5/11/68 season (spring practice). Reel-to-reel tape Miami Baseball. 5/25/68 Reel-to-reel tape Jay Colville, Trainer emeritus at Miami University. Interview made 11/7/69 at American Forces Radio. Produced and hosted by Ted Patterson. Reel-to-reel tape Cradle of Coaches Interview: 1) Ara Parseghian; 2) Johnny Pont; 3) 6/20/70 Bo Schembechler. Reel-to-reel tape Cradle of Coaches: 1) Woody Hayes; 2) Johnny McVay; 3) Nobby 6/21/70 Winkouski. Reel-to-reel tape Miami University Hall of Fame. 2/13/70 Cassette 1978 Rose Bowl Preview: 1) Washington Coach Don James; 2) 1978 Michigan Coach Bo Schembechler. Reel-to-reel tape WBAL Radio 11; Maryland’s Broadcast Center. Jay Colville undated program. Series II: News Clippings Box Folder Description/Contents Date 1 1 Miami Trainer Chosen: Colville Would Make Olympic Squad Happy. Times- 4/17/56 Star. (photocopy) Miami’s Unique ‘School’: Cradle of Football Coaches, by Ed Rumill. The 2/16/65 Christian Science Monitor. (photocopy) Young Ideas, by Dick Young re: Bobby Babich, Marty Domres, San Diego 8/28/69 Chargers. Daily News. (photocopy) Michigan Chooses Mentor From ‘Cradle Of Coaches’. Source unknown. ca. 1969 (photocopy) Bo, Millie Find Happy Harbor In Ann Arbor, by Bob Broeg. St. Louis Post- 10/2/69 Dispatch. (photocopy) Miami Baseball Team To Play Opener Sunday. The Oxford Press. (original) 3/19/70 Darrell Hedric Miami’s Coach. Source unknown. (original) ca. 1970 Redskins Play Falcons At Millett Hall Saturday. Source unknown. ca. 1970 Untitled article about Mike Wren, MU Basketball. ca. 1970 Dedicated, Loyal Coaches Behind Miami’s Reputation, by Si Burick. Daily 6/21/70 News. (original) Colville Day Marks End of Era At Miami, by Ben Garlikov. Daily News. 6/21/70 (original) Miami Includes Six In Athletic Hall Of Fame. Source unknown. (photocopy) undated A Peek Into the Cradle. Source unknown. (photocopy) undated Colville Longtime Guardian Of the Cradle of Coaches, by Si Burick. undated (photocopy) Miami Inducts 8 to Hall of Fame. Source unknown. (photocopy) undated Cradle of Coaches: Ted Patterson Page 5 Series III: Correspondence Box Folder Description/Contents Date 1 2 Note from Kathleen R. Cornett (MU Alumni Office) to Ted Patterson with 1/6/68 attached list of contact information for top Cradle members. (handwritten, original) Letter to Jay Colville from Bob Gates, sports editor, The Christian Scientist 1/15/69 Monitor. (typed, photocopy) Letter from Jay Colville to Ted Patterson. (typed, original) 1/20/69 Note from Jay Colville to Ted Patterson. (handwritten, original) 1/21/69 Letter from Douglas M. Wilson, director of MU Alumni Affairs, to Ted 1/31/69 Patterson. (typed, original) Letter from Betty Nocero, Paul Brown’s Secretary, to Ted Patterson. (typed, 2/17/69 original) Letter from Jim Root to Ted Patterson. (typed, photocopy) 2/20/69 Letter from Carm Cozza to Ted Patterson. (typed, photocopy) 3/6/69 Letter from Frank Wilton to Ted Patterson. (typed, photocopy) 3/10/69 Letter from Clive H. Rush to Ted Patterson. (typed, photocopy) 3/12/69 Letter from Tom Healion, Head Athletic Trainer, Indiana University. (typed, 4/1/69 photocopy) Letter from Richard L. Spears, special assistant to Sen. George Murphy., to 10/22/69 Ted Patterson. (typed, original) Note from Jay Colville written to Ted Patterson on a photocopy of a news 10/29/69 article about the Cradle of Coaches. (handwritten, original) Note from Jay Colville written to Ted Patterson on a photocopy of a news ca. 1970 article about the Cradle of Coaches (handwritten, original) Letter from Richard G. Shrider, MU Athletic Director, to Ted Patterson. 6/8/70 (typed, original) Form letter used by Ted Patterson to contact individuals about plans for the undated Jay Colville retirement party. (2 pages, typed,