The Mayor of a Tiny Town
by Peter L Scamardo II
Dominic Prescott never reached the lofty heights he aspired to in college football. But for the people of Pretoria, Texas, he’s a legend. The winningest coach in Pirates’ history, Prescott became famous as the first Texas High School Football coach to simultaneously serve as town mayor. This story is about his life and all the men he inspired.
Episodes
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Making it Work | Episode 5
The conclusion of the story, in which we detail Prescott's years as mayor and how he survived his dual roles.
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Paving the Way for Others | Episode 4
In which we learn about all the successful, and unsuccessful, characters that followed Prescott in being community leaders outside of the gridiron.
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A Historic Job | Episode 3
In the wake of a tragedy, Dominic Prescott is approached to fill a historic job in Pretoria.
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A Perfect Reunion | Episode 2
After his troubles at Wendy, Dominic Prescott returns to Pretoria and cements his legacy as the all-time winningest coach.
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The Kid from Matagorda | Episode 1
In which we lay our scene and chronicle the rise and fall of Dominic Prescott in the early days of his coaching career.
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Introducing The Mayor of a Tiny Town
They say football is a religion in Texas. Nowhere is that more true than the town of Pretoria. Listen along for the story of the first Texas High School Football coach to simultaneously serve as town mayor.
About this show
Dominic Prescott never reached the lofty heights he aspired to in college football. But for the people of Pretoria, Texas, he’s a legend. The winningest coach in Pirates’ history, Prescott became famous as the first Texas High School Football coach to simultaneously serve as town mayor. This story is about his life and all the men he inspired.
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Peter L Scamardo II