Interviewer
Ilena Levitt
Files
Description
Gerald Woodahl reflects on growing up in Helena, Montana, and becoming a Business Major at Montana State. From there he discusses his business ventures and how that brought him to the University of Montana. Woodahl fondly recalls going to the University of Montana football and basketball games throughout the 80s, 90s, and 2000s; as well as the fan community interactions behind the scenes. From traveling to Maui, Hawaii in 2001 to making regular drives up to watch the Griz play in Arizona, Woodahl gives insight into what it means to be a Griz fan. Lastly, he stresses the importance of character and value building when it comes to athletes, coaches, and the fan community. Interviewer Ilena Levitt was an undergraduate student working on the Griz Nation Oral History Project as part of the Griz130 History Initiative.
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Document Type
Oral History
Subjects
Helena, Montana; Maui, Hawaii; Flagstaff, Arizona; Hertz Rental; basketball; football; fans; character; travel; University of Montana; Griz sports; college sports; athletics; Griz fan
Original Date
10-10-2024
Publisher
University of Montana--Missoula. Mansfield Library
Time Period
Twentieth century; Twenty-first century
Geographic Coverage
Missoula, Montana
Language
eng
Original Collection
University of Montana Griz Nation Oral History Collection
Digital Publisher
University of Montana--Missoula. Mansfield Library
Rights
Copyright to this collection is held by the interview participants and by the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, University of Montana-Missoula. Permission may be required for use. For further information please contact Archives and Special Collections: (406) 243-2053 / library.archives@umontana.edu
Oral History Number
OH 492-022
Media Type
Sound;Text
Original Format
audio/mp3; application/pdf
Digital Format
audio/mp3; application/pdf
Run Time
00:26:34 minutes
Local Filename
OH_492_022_audio_use.mp3; OH_492_022_transcript.pdf; OH_492_022_photo.jpg
Citation
Woodahl, Gerald, "Gerald Woodahl Interview, October 10, 2024" (2024). University of Montana Griz Nation Oral History Collection. 22.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/griznation/22