Descriptive Summary The
materials are written in English
University of Central
Florida Athletics Collection
1968-2007
CFU2006_07, CFU2006_20, CFU2006_30, CFU2006_31,
CFU2006_38
These papers were
created by the
UCF Athletics Department and the UCF Marketing
Department.
19 Boxes;
22.75 Linear Feet
Special Collections and University Archives, University of Central Florida Libraries,
PO Box 162666,
Orlando, FL 32816-2666,
Telephone: 407-823-2576,
E-mail: speccoll@mail.ucf.edu
Special Collections and
University Archives University of Central Florida Libraries.
The University of Central
Florida Athletics Collection documents the history and operation of FTU and UCF
sports and how University athletics have been chronicled in the media. The
creation of several FTU and UCF sports teams are highlighted here, including
the UCF football team in 1979. A large portion of this collection contains
publications from most FTU and UCF sporting teams including yearly media guides
used by local and national media outlets to aid in reporting on University
sports.
Selected Subjects and Access Points
Similar records may be found by searching under the following index
terms.
National Collegiate Athletic
Association
Mid-American Conference
(U.S.)
Conference USA
Florida Technological
University
University of Central
Florida
Colbourn, H.
Trevor
Hitt, John C.
Millican, Charles
N.
Sports
Sports--History
Sports--Management
Sports--Marketing
Sports--Public
Relations
College Sports--United
States.
College Sports--United
States--Management.
College Sports--Economic
aspects--United States.
Acquisition Information
The University of Central Florida Athletics Department materials were
collected by the UCF University Archives over an extended number of years.
Donations were also made to the UCF University Archives by the UCF Athletics
Department in May 2006. The UCF University Archives will continue to add new
publications as they are published.
Processing History
All materials have been organized into acid-free
folders and stored in acid-free boxes. Rusted paper clips and staples have been
removed as well as all post-it notes. Scrapbooks have been cleared of any
foreign debris, re-secured, and wrapped in acid-free, heavy duty archival
paper.
Access
The entire collection is open for research.
Copyright Statement
Unpublished records are protected by copyright. Permission to publish
quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright
holder.
Related Material
Office of the President Collections 1-5, University Archives,
University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
Presidential Papers of Charles N. Millican, University Archives,
University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
University Audio, Visual, and Multi-Media Collection, University
Archives, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
University Marketing Office Publications Collection, University
Archives, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
University Photographs, University Archives, University of Central
Florida, Orlando, Florida
University Scrapbook Collection, University Archives, University of
Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
Preferred Citation
University of Central Florida Athletics Collection, Special Collections
and University Archives, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
Historical Note
Athletics have always been part of UCF culture as well as a source of
great pride. In 1969, the then Florida Technological University was approved by
the Florida State Board of Regents to have its first sports team - basketball -
with intercollegiate play starting in the 1969-1970 season. From early play at
area high school gyms to on campus state-of-the-art athletic facilities, sports
at UCF have grown enormously currently operating sixteen intercollegiate teams
as well as thirty University sports clubs. From 1994 to 2005, UCF not only made
forty-seven NCAA appearances but in those last five, ten UCF sports played in
their postseasons. With the opening of the new Wayne Densch Sports Center in
2005, new fieldhouse and practice fields, and the renovated UCF Arena and the
on-campus football stadium both opening in the Fall of 2007, athletics at UCF
continue to grow with each successful season.
Collection Scope and Content
The collection is divided into five series. The series are determined
by the subject matter the materials encompass.
Series I: Publications and Advertising, 1970-2007, is the largest of the
series holding media guides, game programs, flyers, brochures, and pamphlets
created for the many sports affiliated with the University. Some correspondence
can be found in this series as well as schedule cards for certain sports.
Series II: Scrapbooks, 1968-1972 & 1977-1987, were created by the
Athletics Department to chronicle the history of FTU and UCF sports teams in
the media. Game programs and flyers can be found throughout the scrapbooks.
Some news clippings came from the University student newspaper, The Future,
while the majority was taken from local newspapers.
Series III: Administrative, 1978-2000, holds the files of administrators
who worked in the Athletics department during both the FTU and UCF years. The
series currently contains the files of William 'Bill' Goldsby and Art Zeleznik.
Goldsby was the Business Manager for the Athletics Department from 1978-1982.
These files contain correspondence, press releases, and notes. Art Zelenik has
been the Associate Athletic Director for Support Services since 1985. These
files include documentation of the UCF athletics department budget, insurance,
contracts, public relations, football files, and other miscellaneous
materials.
Series IV: Press Releases, 1976-1988, 1990-1991 &
1993-1994, are sports news notes that were released to the general media. Many
athletic activities are highlighted here as well as some club sports and
various clinics that were held over the years.
Series V: News Clippings, 1970-2005, are clippings from area and
national newspapers and magazines that report on the activities of various
athletics teams for the University.
Contents List
Series I: Publications and Advertising,
1970-2007.
5.5 boxes,
5.5 Linear Feet.
The largest of the collection, this series is made up of
publications and papers that were produced by and for the FTU/
UCF athletics department. Materials include
media guides, programs, prospectus reports, handbooks, and advertising. Other
materials of interest include various tournament and championship game booklets
created for coaching staffs, pamphlets on various athletics clinics offered to
the general public, and campus oriented event programs such as the 1996
memorial for women's basketball coach Jerry Richardson. The media guides are of
greatest use to the researcher for they not only give that year's team roster
and statistics but in most cases, a history with teams and scores of years past
are provided. Correspondence in this series shows letters from team coaches and
athletic administrators to the general public.
Box
Contents
Athletics Department.
1980-1999, circa 1995.
5
Athletic Compliance Manual.
1999.
(2 folders)
5
Atlantic Sun Conference.
2001-2002, 2004-2005.
5
Correspondence.
1972.
5
Florida Citrus Sports Association Programs.
1983.
5
Flyers and Pamphlets.
circa 1980 - 1990.
5
Graduating Athletes Booklets.
2004-2006.
13
Into the Knight (Sports Newspaper).
1994-2000.
5
Knight Boosters.
1979 - 1998.
15
Knight News (Sports Newspaper).
1979-1980.
12
Knight Vision (Sports Newspaper).
1994-2007.
5
Sunshine State Conference Certificates.
1983-1984.
5
Symposiums.
1980 - 1983.
15
UCF Sports News (Sports Newspaper).
1993-1994.
5
Welcome Packet.
circa 1995.
Baseball and Softball.
1977-1995, 2001-2007.
5
American South Conference Championship.
1991.
5
Ball Camps.
1980, 1982, 1986-1987.
5
Media Guides.
1978-1980, 1982-1983, 1988, 1990,
1993-1995, 2001-2007.
5
NCAA East Regionals Baseball Tournament.
1989.
5
Olive Garden Classic.
1991 - 1995.
6
Post Season Update.
1986, 1989.
6
Programs.
1989.
6
Prospectus.
1995.
6
Schedules, Correspondence, and Flyers.
1977 - 1991, 2002-2005.
6
Scoresheets.
1989-1991, 1993.
Basketball.
1969-2007.
6-7
Media Guides.
1980 - 2007.
7
Pamphlets, Brochures, Forms, and Photographs.
1979-1988, 1996-1998, 2005-2006.
7
Post Season Media Guide
1996.
7
Programs and Schedules.
1969 - 1993, 1996-1998, 2003-2005.
7
Prospectus.
1986 - 1988.
Cheerleading
1981-1982.
7
Flyers.
1981-1982.
Football.
1979-1992, 1995-1997, 1999-2003,
2005-2006.
7
Correspondence and Forms.
1980-1987, 2001, 2003, 2006.
7
Daunte Culpepper.
1998-2006.
7
Event Badges, Tickets, & Ticket
Brochures.
1990, 1996-1997, 2002-2005.
7
Game Statistics.
1983, 2007.
7-8
Media Guides.
1979-1989, 1991-1993, 1995, 2002, 2003,
2005, 2007.
8
Pamphlets, Brochures, and Posters.
1980-1988, 1995, 2001, 2005-2006.
9
Programs.
1979-1982, 1984-1986, 1988-1989, 1993,
1996, 2002-2003, 2005.
9
Prospectus.
1997, 2000, 2003.
9
Recruiting Class.
2003.
9
Stadium.
2005-2006.
9
Yearbooks.
1997-1998, 1999 - 2000.
Golf.
1980-1982, 1989-1990, 1995,
2006.
9
Brochures & Schedules.
1980 - 1982, 2002, 2005.
9
Media Guides.
1989-1990, 1995, 2006.
Hockey.
1997-1998.
9
Flyer.
1997-1998.
Recreational Services.
1970-1987.
9
Club Sports.
circa 1970.
9
Intramural Handbooks.
1970 - 1978.
10
Newsletters and Correspondence.
1983 - 1987.
10
Service Forms.
undated.
10
Winter Media Guide and Schedules.
1979 - 1982.
Rowing.
2003-2007.
10
Media Guides & Schedules.
2003 - 2007.
Soccer.
1972-1974, 1976-1987, 1989, 1993-1996,
1998, 2000-2005.
10
Correspondence, Invites, and Certificates.
1972-1973, 1976, 1980, 1985, 1987.
10
Media Guides.
1974, 1977-1984, 1986-1987, 1989,
1993-1996, 1998, 2000-2005.
10
Pamphlets, Flyers, and Handouts.
1973 - 1987.
10
Programs.
1973-1974, 1976, 1978-1985, 1987.
14
Scorebooks.
1979, 1981.
Tennis.
1981, 1993-1997, 1999-2007.
10
Flyers & Schedules.
1977, 1981, 2002, 2004-2005..
11
Media Guides.
1993-1997, 1999-2007.
Track and Cross Country.
1984, 1996-2007.
11
Media Guides.
1996 - 2007.
11
Programs & Schedules.
1984, 2002, 2005.
Volleyball.
1977-1985, 1987, 1993,
1995-2005.
11
Brochures, Correspondence, Schedules.
1979-1981, 1984-1985, 2002.
11
Media Guides.
1977-1984, 1987, 1993, 1995-2000,
2002-2005.
11
Programs.
1977-1979, 1981-1982, 1984.
Wrestling.
1977-1982, 1985.
11
Media Guides.
1977 - 1980.
11
Programs and Pamphlets.
1979-1980, 1981-1982, 1985.
Series II: Scrapbooks,
1968-1972,
1977-1987.
7 scrapbooks,
1.8 Linear Feet.
This series contains scrapbooks that were created chronologically by
the athletics department as a way to save important information about FTU/UCF
athletics. Scores, statistics, team and individual player stories, as well as
general University sports news were saved. Since basketball was the first
intercollegiate sport for the University, it is the predominate sport featured
in the early scrapbooks. As more intercollegiate sports and sports club were
added, their articles were saved in the scrapbooks as well.
Contents
Athletics Scrapbook.
1968-1972.
Athletics Scrapbook.
1977-1980.
Athletics Scrapbook.
1979-1982.
Athletics Scrapbook.
1981-1982.
Athletics Scrapbook.
1982-1984.
Athletics Scrapbook.
1983-1986.
Athletics Scrapbook.
1986-1987.
Series III: Administrative,
1978-2000.
4 boxes,
3.25 Linear Feet.
As this series grows, it will hold the papers and files of athletic
department administrators responsible for the operations of FTU and UCF sports.
William 'Bill' Goldsby served as the Athletics Business Manager from
1978 to 1982. During his tenure, Goldsby oversaw all of the financial aspects
of the athletics department, including the expenses involved in starting up the
UCF football team. Most financial matters that were discussed are held in the
Correspondence files by way of notes and memos. Goldsby also kept a file on the
wayward 'Circus World' project that was highly advertised in the local media as
a fund-raiser for the new UCF football team but was cancelled at the last
minute.
Art Zeleznik has been the Associate Athletic Dicrector for UCF since
1985. Throughout his career he has assisted with facilities master planning for
athletics, as well as facilities design and construction management. He is also
the game day management director for UCF football game operations. In addition,
Art oversees several support services, including strength and conditioning,
equipment, sports medicine and video services as well as serving as the
administrator for the Golden Kinghts' spirit program.
Box
Folder
Contents
Bill Goldsby Files,
1978-1980.
Correspondence.
1978-1980.
1
Baseball.
1978 - 1980.
1
Basketball.
1979 - 1980.
1
Soccer.
1979.
1
Softball.
1979.
1
Tennis.
1979 - 1980.
1
Volleyball.
1979.
1
Wrestling.
1979.
Press Releases.
1979-1980.
1
Baseball.
1979 - 1980.
1
Basketball.
1979 - 1980.
1
Women's Basketball.
1979 - 1980.
1
Camps.
1979 - 1980.
1
Football.
1979.
1
Golf.
1979 - 1980.
1
Soccer.
1979.
1
Softball.
1980.
1
Tennis.
1980.
1
Women's Tennis.
1980.
1
Volleyball.
1979 - 1980.
1
Wrestling.
1979 - 1980.
Projects and Services.
1979-1980.
1
Athletic Trainer.
1979 - 1980.
1
Concession.
1979.
1
Extramurals.
1979.
1
Special Projects (Circus World).
1979.
Art Zeleznik Files,
1983-2000.
Budget Files.
1988-1997
16
Administration.
1996-1997.
16
Airline Bios.
1995
16
Athletic Budget Expenses.
1990-1996.
(2 folders)
16
Athletic Facility Requests.
1989-1993.
16
Audit Reports.
1994-1997.
16
Baseball Budget.
1995-1997.
16
Basketball Budget.
1995-1997.
16
Booster Budget.
1996-1997.
16
Budget Procedures.
1996.
16
Car Rentals.
1996.
16
Cheerleader Budget.
1996-1997.
16
Courtesy Vehicles.
circa 1995.
16
Dow Jones Memo to Dean McFall.
1995-1996.
16
Interlachen.
1989.
16
Men and Women's Crew Budget.
1995-1996.
16
Men and Women's Golf Budget.
1995-1997.
16
Men and Women's Tennis Budget Request.
1995-1997.
16
Men and Women's Track Budget Request.
1995-1997.
16
Miscellaneous.
1991-1996.
16
Physical Plant.
1988-1991.
16
Recruiting Budget.
1996-1997.
16
Royalties.
1988-1992.
16
Scholarship Projections.
1994-1999.
16
Soccer Budget.
1996-1997.
16
Sports Information Budget.
1996-1997.
16
Sports Medicine Budget.
1995-1996.
16
State Audits.
1994-1995.
16
Statement of Tax Exemption.
circa 1997.
16
Strength Video Budget.
1995-1996.
16
Student Needs.
1992-1995.
(3 folders)
16
Stults & Stults.
1992-1997.
16
Ticket Audits.
1996.
16
Ticket Office.
1993-1997.
16
Travel Expenses.
1996-1997.
16
UCF Annual Financial Report.
1992-1995
(3 folders)
16
Volleyball Budget.
1995-1997.
16
Waterski Budget.
1996-1997.
Contracts, Reports, and Legal Document
Files.
1982-2000.
16
Arena Policy Board.
1997.
16
Baseball Stadium.
1996.
16
Budget & UCF Collegiate Golf Classics.
1989-1991.
16
Citrus Bowl Contract Agreement.
1991-1995.
16
Federal Sign.
1989-1997.
17
Final Report of the College Student-Athlete
Project.
1991.
(2 folders)
17
Gender Equity Report.
1995-1996.
17
Intercollegiate Athletics.
1991-2000.
17
License Agreements.
1988-1997
17
Miami Air Charter Contracts.
1996-1997.
17
Miscellaneous.
1990-1997.
17
MTD Computer Services Contract.
1995-1996.
17
NCAA Litigation Concerning Restricted
Earnings.
1984-1996.
17
Night of Knights.
1992-1993.
17
Orlando Centraplex Contract.
1995-1996.
17
Policies and Procedures.
1982-1996.
17
Post-to-Post Soccer Camp Agreements.
1991-1993.
17
Report on Independent Auditors.
1995.
17
Sponsors.
1986-1997.
17
Sports Equipment Contracts.
1997.
17
Sunshine Network Contract.
1992-1997.
17
Title IX: Equity in Athletics Reports and
Information.
1985-1987.
(3 folders)
17
Travel.
1993-1998.
17
Vehicle Lease.
1996-1997.
17
Wayne Densch Papers.
1995.
Football Files.
1985-1999.
17
Air Charter Contracts.
1995-1996.
17
Charter Bus Contracts.
1996-1997.
17
Football Budget.
1986-1999.
17
Football Hotel Contracts.
1996-1997.
(2 folders)
18
Football Officials Information.
1996.
18
Football Trips.
1997-1999.
18
Game Change Prior to September First.
1995.
18
Gene McDowell.
1995.
18
I-A Dvision.
1992-1997.
(6 folders)
18
I-AA Playoffs.
circa 1995.
18
I-AAA Information.
1992.
18
Miscellaneous.
1985-1996.
18
Orange County Sheriff Fred Kolb.
1996.
18
Southeastern Conference.
1996.
18
Visiting Football Team Information.
1996-1997.
Insurance Files.
1987-1997.
18
Current Athletic Insurance Policy and
Claims.
1996-1997.
18
Disaster Contingency Plan.
1993.
18
Florida Casualty Insurance.
1996.
18
Insurance for Athletes.
1996.
18
Insurance UCF/City.
1990-1995.
(2 folders)
18
Lightning Safety Tips.
circa 1994.
18
Property Insurance.
1987-1993.
18
UCF Insurance Policy.
1995-1996.
Public Relations Files.
1987-1997.
18
Arena Banner Information.
1994.
18
Distribution and Licensing Revenue.
1987-1994.
18
Knight Boosters Articles of Incorporation.
1996.
18
Metropolis Graphics.
1997.
18
Miscellaneous.
1989-1997.
18
Novelties/Logos.
1988-1989.
18
TCLC.
undated.
18
The Exchange.
circa. 1995.
18
UCF Handbooks.
circa 1984-circa 1989.
18
UCF Sports News.
1992-1994.
Miscellaneous Files.
1992-1997.
19
Administration.
1993.
19
Conde Nast Sports For women.
1992-1997.
19
Men and Women's Basketball.
circa. 1996.
(2 folders)
19
Walk Ons for Girls Basketball.
1994-1995.
Series IV: Press Releases,
1976-1994.
1.6 boxes,
1.6 Linear Feet.
UCF and FTU sports press releases were sent out to local and
national media as a way of relaying scores, statistics, as well as team and
departmental events. The press releases featured in this series were collected
by the athletics department. Likely due to personnel and duty changes over the
years, the collection of sports press releases became inconsistent. Some years
are missing entirely while the organization of some years vary by date and by
sport. The first subseries arranges UCF and FTU press releases by date while
the second subseries arranges them by type of sport. The third subseries
contains press releases that were hard bound chronologically and are
shelved.
Box
Folder
Contents
Chronological,
1976-1988, 1990-1991,
1993-1994.
3
1976 - 1977.
3
1977 - 1979.
3
1980 - 1982.
3
1981 - 1984.
3
1984 - 1985.
4
1985 - 1988.
4
1990 - 1991.
4
1993 - 1994.
Department and Sport,
1987-1994.
4
Athletics Department.
1991 - 1992.
4
Baseball.
1987 - 1993.
4
Basketball.
1987 - 1993.
4-5
Football.
1988 - 1994.
5
Golf.
1989 - 1993.
5
Soccer.
1987 - 1993.
5
Track and Cross Country.
1987 - 1992.
5
Volleyball.
1987 - 1989.
Bound Materials,
1976-1988.
Shelf
FTU/UCF Sports Releases (LD 1772.F94, 8
volumes).
1976-1986.
Shelf
UCF Sports Information (LD 1772.F94).
1987-1988.
SeriesV: News Clippings,
1970-2005.
1 box,
1 Linear Foot.
This series contains news clippings collected by the athletics
department from local and national media outlets who covered FTU and UCF
sports. News items covered a vast array of topics including scores, schedules,
recruitment, staff, team statistics, as well as feature items and human
relations stories.
Box
Folder
Contents
1
Athletics.
2006.
1
Baseball.
1986 - 1995, 1997.
1
Basketball.
1971 - 1985, 1987 - 1988, 1993 - 1999,
2004.
1
Cheerleading.
1994, 2003.
1-2
Football.
1987 - 2005.
3
Golf.
1987 - 1997.
3
Rowing.
1988 - 2003.
3
Soccer.
1970 - 1979, 1987 - 1994, 1996 - 1997.
3
Tennis.
1988 - 1997.
3
Track and Cross Country.
1988 - 1997.
3
Volleyball.
1994 - 1996.
3
Water Skiing.
1988.
3
Wrestling.
c. 2005