Alabama Football Tales: More Than a Century of Crimson Tide Glory Contributor(s): Bowling, Lewis (Author) |
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ISBN: 1540207404 ISBN-13: 9781540207401 Publisher: History Press Library Editions OUR PRICE: $28.79 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Football - Sports & Recreation | History |
Dewey: 796.332 |
Physical Information: 0.38" H x 6" W x 9" (0.76 lbs) 130 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Southeast U.S. - Cultural Region - South - Geographic Orientation - Alabama |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The Crimson Tide's winning history is packed with fascinating stories of players and coaches who made the program the envy of every school in the nation. Now, author and sports historian Lewis Bowling presents a collection of tales that span the entirety of Alabama's history of hard-won glory. Blending humor, drama and historical accuracy, Bowling shares stories every Bama fan will love. Discover the Alabama team that pioneered innovations in forward passing, learn about Bear Bryant's stint as an assistant coach, relive the year that World War II forced Alabama to put its football season on hold and read the story of the soldier who credited his experience on the football field for his survival in battle. These stories, and many more, make Alabama Football Tales required reading for every fan. |
Contributor Bio(s): Bowling, Lewis: - Lewis Bowling is the author of Wallace Wade: Championship Years at Alabama and Duke. His work has appeared in Bama Magazine, Alabama Alumni Magazine, and Alabama Encyclopedia Online. |