The UNLV Oral History Research center is launching a two-year project called Game on! The Oral History of Las Vegas Sports, which will be led by Claytee White and project manager Stefani Evans. From the story:
“The national spotlight is shining on Las Vegas, but it’s important to remember that sports didn’t start here with the construction of Allegiant Stadium,” said White, who is the founding director of the OHRC, which is part of Special Collections & Archives in the University Libraries. “We have a long history of athletes and sports teams – professional, college, high school, amateur and everything in between. This is the perfect time to document these stories for future generations.”
Game On! will collect oral histories from the people who shaped sports in Las Vegas, from the earliest teams and dreamers to the champion teams and the proliferation of professional sports teams in the city.
