| What It Means to Be a Hokie: Frank Beamer and Virginia's Greatest Players Contributor(s): Schlabach, Mark (Author), Beamer, Frank (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1572438517 ISBN-13: 9781572438514 Publisher: Triumph Books (IL) OUR PRICE: $25.16 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2006 Annotation: This unique, compelling series assembles the greatest players from the most celebrated teams in college football to share their personal memories. Filled with firsthand accounts from dozens of players--from the team's early days through the new millenium--What It Means lets you learn about your favorite college teams straight from the source. These special athletes revisit their days of glory, share their most poignant reminiscences, and attempt to define their part in the storied football fraternity. You'll gain new insights to legendary players, coaches, teams, games, rivalries, traditions, and more. This rare collection of individual stories--accompanied by archival photos--is truly a must-have for any college football fan. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Football - Travel | United States - South - South Atlantic (dc, De, Fl, Ga, Md, Nc, Sc, Va, Wv) |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2006011426 |
| Series: What It Means to Be ... |
| Physical Information: 1.01" H x 8.4" W x 9.5" (2.45 lbs) 288 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - South Atlantic - Cultural Region - Southeast U.S. - Geographic Orientation - Virginia |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Taking a decade-by-decade approach to the Virginia Tech football tradition, this collection brings together over 40 stories from the most outstanding voices of the program. The spirit of Hokie football is not captured by just one phrase, one season, or one particular game; instead, the student-athletes and coaches who made the magic happen over six decades blend their experiences to capture the true essence of their beloved school. Hokies fans will relish the intimate stories told by the figures they have come to cherish. |