Radio Interviews

Mary Beth Pearson
Russ and Traci of WHJT interview Mary Beth Pearson, whose father hired Coach Allen for his first job after graduating from Mississippi College, as the girl's basketball coach for Clinton High School. Listen

Norman Gough
Russ and Traci of WHJT interview Norman Gough, former public relations and sports information director at Mississippi College, whose son played basketball in the Allen gym. Listen

Coach George Cronia
Russ and Traci of WHJT interview George Cronia, who coached the CHS basketball team after Coach Allen moved on to lead the basketball team at Mississippi College. Cronia shares stories and memories of filling "Stute" Allen's shoes as a coach in the Allen gym. Listen

Charlie Finane
Russ and Traci of WHJT interview Charlie Finane, who played basketball in the Allen gym when it was new, as a member of the basketball team at St. Aloysius Catholic High School in Vicksburg. He tells how the gym seemed like Madison Square Garden in those days. Listen

Coach Doug Hutton
Russ and Traci of WHJT interview Doug Hutton, a member of the Mississippi State University Sports Hall of Fame and the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. Hutton describes how playing and practicing in the gym impacted his successful career as a basketball player and coach. Listen