Mackey, Guy J., 1905-1971
Person
Dates
- Existence: December 14, 1905 - February 22, 1971
Biographical Information
Guy J. "Red" Mackey attended Purdue University as a student, earning his bachelor's degree in agriculture in 1929. After graduation, he worked for the univserity as a coach and the athletic director. Purdue University's basketball arena, completed for the 1967-1968 season, was dedicated to honor Mackey.
Citation
"Red Mackey, Purdue Sport Chief, 65, Dies." Chicago Tribune, Feb. 23, 1971.Cemetery, G., America, N., County, T., Lafayette, W. and Cemetery, G. (2017). Guy J. “Red” Mackey (1905-1971) - Find A Grave.... [online] Findagrave.com. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94915690/guy-j-mackey
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Purdue University Office of Publications Oral History Program collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2
Scope and Contents
The Purdue Office of Publications Oral History Program collection documents Purdue University history through oral history interviews with Purdue University professors and administrators. Types of materials include: printed material, cassette tapes, reel-to-reel tapes, compact discs, and digital materials. Interview topics include Purdue history and changes in administration and academic departments.
Dates:
1969 - 1989; Majority of material found within 1970 - 1972