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Allene F. Scott is the wife of Thomas L. "Tommy" Scott, who coached four sports at the Norfolk Division and served as athletic director during its first 11 years. In the interview, Mrs. Scott talks about the beginning of the athletic program and the development of the Norfolk Divison.

Albert Tatem was a student at the Norfolk Division of the College of William & Mary from 1946-1948. In 1960, he was hired as a Professor in the Physical Education Department and retired with Emeritus status in 1985. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia. The interview discusses his background, including high school and a teaching job in the Norfolk Public Schools, his days as a student at the Norfolk Division of the College of William & Mary, developments in the Physical Education Department, intramural sports, and the tennis program.

Albert Tatem was a student at the Norfolk Division of the College of William & Mary from 1946-1948. In 1960, he was hired as a Professor in the Physical Education Department and retired with Emeritus status in 1985. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia. The interview discusses his background, including high school and a teaching job in the Norfolk Public Schools, his days as a student at the Norfolk Division of the College of William & Mary, developments in the Physical Education Department, intramural sports, and the tennis program.

Arthur B. "Bud" Metheny, Athletics Coach Emeritus, served as an athletics coach from 1948-1980. Metheny played professional baseball with the New York Yankees from 1943-1946. Metheny began his 32-year career with Old Dominion in 1948. He served as head baseball coach from 1948-1980, head basketball coach from 1948-1965 and as Athletic Director from 1963-1970. He became ODU's coach with the most wins in baseball and men's basketball. Metheny is enshrined in College Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame, the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, the William and Mary Hall of Fame and the Tidewater Baseball Hall of Fame. This interview is in two parts. Part 1 of this interview discusses Metheny's days as a student-athlete at the College of William & Mary, his professional baseball career, and his early career as the baseball and men's basketball coach and athletic director at Old Dominion. Part 2 of this interview continues to discuss Metheny's coaching career including upgrading the athletic program, faculty status of coaches, and prominent players that Metheny coached.

Joseph C. ("Scrap") Chandler, Professor Emeritus, served ODU from 1942-1971 as Athletic Director, Head of the Physical Education Program, and coach of track, swimming, baseball and basketball. Chandler was born in Caroline County, Virginia and died in 1980. The interview discusses Chandler's role in the early athletics and physical education programs, the hiring of coaches, the women's athletic program, local track and swimming programs for high schools and area youth, and development of the four-year degree program for health and physical education. Interview recorded on one cassette tape, two sides. Good audio quality.

Arthur B. "Bud" Metheny, Athletics Coach Emeritus, served as an athletics coach from 1948-1980. Metheny played professional baseball with the New York Yankees from 1943-1946. Metheny began his 32-year career with Old Dominion in 1948. He served as head baseball coach from 1948-1980, head basketball coach from 1948-1965 and as Athletic Director from 1963-1970. He became ODU's coach with the most wins in baseball and men's basketball. Metheny is enshrined in College Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame, the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, the William and Mary Hall of Fame and the Tidewater Baseball Hall of Fame. This interview is in two parts. Part 1 of this interview discusses Metheny's days as a student-athlete at the College of William & Mary, his professional baseball career, and his early career as the baseball and men's basketball coach and athletic director at Old Dominion. Part 2 of this interview continues to discuss Metheny's coaching career including upgrading the athletic program, faculty status of coaches, and prominent players that Metheny coached.

Arthur B. "Bud" Metheny, Athletics Coach Emeritus, served as an athletics coach from 1948-1980. Metheny played professional baseball with the New York Yankees from 1943-1946. Metheny began his 32-year career with Old Dominion in 1948. He served as head baseball coach from 1948-1980, head basketball coach from 1948-1965 and as Athletic Director from 1963-1970. He became ODU's coach with the most wins in baseball and men's basketball. Metheny is enshrined in College Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame, the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, the William and Mary Hall of Fame and the Tidewater Baseball Hall of Fame. This interview is in two parts. Part 1 of this interview discusses Metheny's days as a student-athlete at the College of William & Mary, his professional baseball career, and his early career as the baseball and men's basketball coach and athletic director at Old Dominion. Part 2 of this interview continues to discuss Metheny's coaching career including upgrading the athletic program, faculty status of coaches, and prominent players that Metheny coached.

Mr. Louis G. Plummer, Emeritus professor, served ODU from 1956-1975. He was a member of the Department of Health and Physical Education, served as head track coach, and became Director of Summer and Evening Programs in 1972. The interview discusses Dean Hodges, Scrap Chandler, developments in the Department of Physical Education, coaching track, and the summer and evening programs.

Mr. Louis G. Plummer, Emeritus professor, served ODU from 1956-1975. He was a member of the Department of Health and Physical Education, served as head track coach, and became Director of Summer and Evening Programs in 1972. The interview discusses Dean Hodges, Scrap Chandler, developments in the Department of Physical Education, coaching track, and the summer and evening programs.

Allene F. Scott is the wife of Thomas L. "Tommy" Scott, who coached four sports at the Norfolk Division and served as athletic director during its first 11 years. In the interview, Mrs. Scott talks about the beginning of the athletic program and the development of the Norfolk Divison. Interview recorded on one cassette tape, two sides. Audio quality is good. 0:49:09

Mr. Louis G. Plummer, Emeritus professor, served ODU from 1956-1975. He was a member of the Department of Health and Physical Education, served as head track coach, and became Director of Summer and Evening Programs in 1972. The interview discusses Dean Hodges, Scrap Chandler, developments in the Department of Physical Education, coaching track, and the summer and evening programs. Interview recorded on one cassette tape, two sides. Audio quality is good. 0:38:58

Arthur B. "Bud" Metheny, Athletics Coach Emeritus, served as an athletics coach from 1948-1980. Metheny played professional baseball with the New York Yankees from 1943-1946. Metheny began his 32-year career with Old Dominion in 1948. He served as head baseball coach from 1948-1980, head basketball coach from 1948-1965 and as Athletic Director from 1963-1970. He became ODU's coach with the most wins in baseball and men's basketball. Metheny is enshrined in College Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame, the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, the William and Mary Hall of Fame and the Tidewater Baseball Hall of Fame. This interview is in two parts. Part 1 of this interview discusses Metheny's days as a student-athlete at the College of William & Mary, his professional baseball career, and his early career as the baseball and men's basketball coach and athletic director at Old Dominion. Part 2 of this interview continues to discuss Metheny's coaching career including upgrading the athletic program, faculty status of coaches, and prominent players that Metheny coached. Interview recorded on two cassette tapes, four sides. Audio quality is good. 2:05:22

Arthur B. "Bud" Metheny, Athletics Coach Emeritus, served as an athletics coach from 1948-1980. Metheny played professional baseball with the New York Yankees from 1943-1946. Metheny began his 32-year career with Old Dominion in 1948. He served as head baseball coach from 1948-1980, head basketball coach from 1948-1965 and as Athletic Director from 1963-1970. He became ODU's coach with the most wins in baseball and men's basketball. Metheny is enshrined in College Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame, the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, the William and Mary Hall of Fame and the Tidewater Baseball Hall of Fame. This interview is in two parts. Part 1 of this interview discusses Metheny's days as a student-athlete at the College of William & Mary, his professional baseball career, and his early career as the baseball and men's basketball coach and athletic director at Old Dominion. Part 2 of this interview continues to discuss Metheny's coaching career including upgrading the athletic program, faculty status of coaches, and prominent players that Metheny coached. Interview recorded on two cassette tapes, four sides. Audio quality is good. 1:58:00

Albert Tatem was a student at the Norfolk Division of the College of William & Mary from 1946-1948. In 1960, he was hired as a Professor in the Physical Education Department and retired with Emeritus status in 1985. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia. The interview discusses his background, including high school and a teaching job in the Norfolk Public Schools, his days as a student at the Norfolk Division of the College of William & Mary, developments in the Physical Education Department, intramural sports, and the tennis program. Interview recorded on one cassette tape, two sides. Audio quality is good.

Photograph of Joseph C. ("Scrap") Chandler, Professor Emeritus, served ODU from 1942-1971 as Athletic Director, Head of the Physical Education Program, and coach of track, swimming, baseball and basketball.