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