Buckeyes Athletic Association (San Antonio, Tex.)

Formed in 1920 by eight boys of the Beacon Hill neighborhood in San Antonio, Tex.; continued to provide organized athletic activities for area youth until 1935; former members began holding reunions and regular meetings in the 1970s.

From the description of Records, 1920-1996. (Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library). WorldCat record id: 70926893

Formed on 1920 September 28 by eight boys living in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of San Antonio, Texas, the Buckeyes Athletic Association provided organized activities for local youth for the next fifteen years. Association with the group remained an important bond for former members, who remained in contact throughout their lives.

The primary organizer of the Association was Herbert C. “Unc” Hammons, then fourteen years old. Its stated purpose was “to encourage and sponsor athletic activities; to insure friendship and fraternalism among the members; to promote cooperation between the parents and the members.” Collecting dues and holding regular meetings, the Buckeyes organized teams and competed in football, basketball, baseball, and track against teams from other neighborhoods and local schools. The teams enjoyed several successful years, capturing the San Antonio Junior football championship on several occasions.

Membership grew to over thirty boys and the group collected money to pay for athletic equipment, awards, and charitable contributions.

Hammons continued his association with the Buckeyes, serving as president and coach throughout its active years. Many team members continued their athletic activities at nearby Main Avenue High School.

The Buckeyes disbanded as a youth organization in 1935, but former members remained in contact and began to meet again in the 1970s. Dues and contributions were once again collected, and the first reunion of the group was held in 1975, drawing about one hundred people, including thirty-six of over eighty former members. Another successful reunion was held the following year, and members remained active in ensuing years, meeting and making charitable donations in memory of deceased members and their families. Upon the 75th anniversary of its founding, the remaining Buckeyes decided to cease organized activities and donate their remaining funds to charity.

From the guide to the Buckeyes Athletic Association (San Antonio, Tex. ) Records Col 8742., 1920-1996, (Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library at the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas)

Formed in 1920 by eight boys in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of San Antonio, Texas, the Buckeyes Athletic Association provided organized activities for area youth until 1935.

The Association was the idea of Herbert C. Hammons, who organized teams for competition in several sports against teams from other neighborhoods and schools. In the 1970s, former members held two successful reunions, and continued to meet on a regular basis until the 1990s.

From the description of Buckeyes Athletic Association records, 1920-1996. (Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library). WorldCat record id: 310363335