Fightin' Gators:: A History of the University of Florida Football Contributor(s): McCarthy, Kevin M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738505595 ISBN-13: 9780738505596 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2000 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) - Education | Organizations & Institutions - Education | History |
Series: Sports History |
Physical Information: 0.41" H x 6.56" W x 9.26" (0.66 lbs) 128 pages |
Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Florida - Locality - Gainesville, Florida - Cultural Region - South Atlantic - Cultural Region - Southeast U.S. |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Experience the University of Florida football program's fascinating 20th century journey, one that has brought enjoyment to millions and national recognition to the school. The University of Florida, the state's oldest and largest university, is recognized today as one of the country's most academically diverse public institutions. Though able to trace its history to 1853, the school did not begin its popular football program until the first few years of the 20th century. The program has had its share of scandals and embarrassments over time, but it has also produced two Heisman Trophy winners, a national champion, numerous players drafted into the professional ranks, and a visibility that consistently ranks the team in the top five in the country. Now attracting 85,000 fans to each of its home games, the Gators' football program has become a vital part of the University of Florida. |
Contributor Bio(s): McCarthy, Kevin M.: - In Fightin' Gators, author and professor Kevin M. McCarthy has compiled the first photo-history of the popular team. Illustrating the history of intercollegiate football at UF from its beginnings, when the school struggled to field a respectable team, to its recent past, when the Gators won the national championship, this pictorial retrospective draws on vintage images from university and state archives. Fans, students, and alumni alike will enjoy this glowing tribute to the team that has brought them pride and its distinctive heritage. |