At a time when “Friday night lights” shone only on white high school football games, African American teams across Texas burned up the gridiron on Wednesday and Thursday nights. The segregated high schools in the Prairie View Interscholastic League (the African American counterpart of the University Interscholastic League, which excluded black schools from membership until 1967) created an exciting brand of football that produced hundreds of outstanding players, many of whom became college All-Americans, All-Pros, and Pro Football Hall of Famers, including NFL greats such as “Mean” Joe Green (Temple Dunbar), Otis Taylor (Houston Worthing), Dick “Night Train” Lane (Austin Anderson), Ken Houston (Lufkin Dunbar), and Bubba Smith (Beaumont Charlton-Pollard).
Thursday Night Lights tells the inspiring, largely unknown story of African American high school football in Texas. Drawing on interviews, newspaper stories, and memorabilia, Michael Hurd introduces the players, coaches, schools, and towns where African Americans built powerhouse football programs under the PVIL leadership. He covers fifty years (1920–1970) of high school football history, including championship seasons and legendary rivalries such as the annual Turkey Day Classic game between Houston schools Jack Yates and Phillis Wheatley, which drew standing-room-only crowds of up to 40,000, making it the largest prep sports event in postwar America. In telling this story, Hurd explains why the PVIL was necessary, traces its development, and shows how football offered a potent source of pride and ambition in the black community, helping black kids succeed both athletically and educationally in a racist society.
Following on from Derek Niven's first book in the 'Pride Series', Pride of the Lions, a genealogical history of the Lisbon Lions, he turns his attention to the great football managers Scotland has produced in Pride of the Jocks. Once again, this book is not just about the footballing achievements of Scotland's greatest managers. It tells the story of the unsung men and women who made the 16 greatest managers, through the extraordinary tales of their family histories. Read the astonishing family histories behind Scottish managerial greats such as: Sir Matt Busby, Bill Shankly, Jock Stein OBE, Sir Alex Ferguson, Sir Kenny Dalglish and many more famous managers. The previous book Pride of the Lions commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Lisbon Lions winning the European Cup in 1967. In some small way, Pride of the Jocks commemorates the 60th anniversary of the terrible Munich Air Disaster and the 50th anniversary of Manchester United winning the European Cup - both synonymous with the legendary Sir Matt Busby. The sequel to Pride of the Jocks is the new book Pride of the Bears, which tells the extraordinary family histories behind the 1972 Rangers ECWC team that became the Barca Bears.
Автор: Lunderville Brock Название: Before Protocol: A Football Story ISBN: 1545662533 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781545662533 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 17770.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание:
An inspirational and true story of a young high school football player's tragic injury suffered in 1978.
Follow along as he recalls the events leading up to the injury, and the many challenges and misfortunes encountered along the way to recovery.
A truly incredible journey.
Автор: Stephanie Asher Название: The Footy Lady (Signed by Susan Alberti): The Trailblazing Story of Susan Alberti ISBN: 0522872867 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780522872866 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 24030.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: No tragedy, no challenge, has proved too hard for Susan Alberti. The woman from the working-class suburbs has battled boardrooms, courts, lymphoma and adult diabetes, and was one of the driving forces behind the AFL`s move into women`s football. This is a story of passion, generosity and a woman who will inspire you to take on the seemingly impossible and triumph.
Автор: Mulcahy Robert E. Название: An Athletic Director`s Story and the Future of College Sports in America ISBN: 1978802129 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781978802124 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 27550.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Robert Mulcahy's chronicle of his decade leading Rutgers University athletics is an intriguing story about fulfilling a vision. The goal was to expand pride in intercollegiate athletics. Redirecting a program with clearer direction and strategic purpose brought encouraging results.; Advocating for finer coaching and improved facilities, he and Rutgers achieved national honors in Division I sports. Unprecedented alumni interest and support for athletics swelled across the Rutgers community.
His words and actions were prominent during a nationally-reported incident involving student athletes. When the Rutgers Women's Basketball team players were slandered by racist remarks from a popular radio talk show host, Mulcahy met it head on. With the coach and players, he set an inspiring example for defending character and values.
Though Mr. Mulcahy left Rutgers in 2009, his memoir reflects continued devotion to intercollegiate athletics and student athletes. His insights for addressing several leading issues confronting Division I sports today offer guidelines for present and future athletic directors to follow.
Автор: Schultz Brad Название: The Nfl`s Greatest Day: Roger Staubach, Franco Harris and the Story of Immaculate Saturday ISBN: 1476676895 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781476676890 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 38810.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: A tight, dramatic NFL playoff game is exciting on its own, but two of the most dramatic in the same afternoon might result in the most compelling day in football history. This book is the first to capture the excitement and tension of December 23, 1972, when Pittsburgh played Oakland and Dallas met San Francisco in games that captivated millions.
Автор: Hammond, Mike Название: Uefa european football yearbook 2017/18 ISBN: 1780979738 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781780979731 Издательство: Carlton Books Рейтинг: Цена: 31680.00 T Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ. Описание: Contains what a football fans needs to watch their European football team or country. This book is illustrated with action photos, artworks and maps. It also includes a statistical review of the previous season`s football at club and national levels, and provides a calendar of events for the dates of matches in the two main club competitions.
Название: Football in turkey ISBN: 3631716478 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783631716472 Издательство: Peter Lang Рейтинг: Цена: 52900.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание:
The book presents a collection of papers on a wide range of football issues.
Football is a complex and dynamic phenomenon that needs to be examined in various social and historical contexts. It is influenced by social, economic, political and cultural factors while it also affects social life. As a miniature model of social life, football can almost be regarded as a magical game in the sense that it includes several indicators which provide us with the opportunity to collect information about the events taking place. The methods of analyzing and solving problems experienced on football fields and in social life should broaden the perspective, focusing on all actors of football.
Автор: Daghan Irak Название: Football Fandom, Protest and Democracy: Supporter Activism in Turkey ISBN: 0367249715 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367249717 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 148010.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Football Fandom, Protest and Democracy offers an in-depth and inside approach to the socio-political history of football in Turkey, where fandom is often revered as part of the national identity, presenting the historical context for football events in the country.
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