100 Things Longhorns Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die

by Jenna Hays McEachern

Author	: Jenna Hays McEachern
Publisher	: Triumph Books
Total Pages	: 273
Release	: 2014-09-01
Genre	: Sports & Recreation
ISBN	: 1600789781

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With trivia boxes, pep talks, records, and Longhorn lore, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every Texas fan should know. It contains crucial information such as important dates, player nicknames, memorable moments, and outstanding achievements by singular players. This guide to all things Longhorns covers the team's first live mascot, the season they broke the NCAA record for points scored, and the player that caught every single touchdown pass thrown in the 1972 season. Now updated through the 2013 season, McEachern has provided additional chapters bringing the book up through the retirement of Mack Brown and the hiring of Charlie Strong, as well as the 2009 perfect regular season and trip to the BCS title game.

Die-Hard Fan's Guide to Longhorn Football

by Geoff Ketchum

Author	: Geoff Ketchum
Publisher	: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages	: 306
Release	: 2008-08-12
Genre	: Sports & Recreation
ISBN	: 1596980702

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At last, here's the book Longhorn fans have hoped for: the ultimate die-hard fan's guide to one of the greatest college football programs ever. The Die-Hard Fan's Guide to Longhorn Football takes you back to the very beginning of University of Texas football in 1893 when, according to reporters at the time, Texas "wiped up the face of the Earth" with its first opponents. But the guide doesn't stop there. It works its way down the field of 115 years of Longhorn football legends, including complete coverage of Mack Brown's dominating teams, Darrell Royal's thoughts on his greatest players, Emory Bellard's account of how he developed the famed Wishbone offense, and exclusive interviews with Earl Campbell, Steve Worster, and many other Longhorn stars who recall their days playing in burnt orange.

The Long Shadow

by Ellen Walker Rienstra

Author	: Ellen Walker Rienstra
Publisher	: Tower Books
Total Pages	: 624
Release	: 2016-09-20
Genre	: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN	:

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Using a wealth of primary materials, this lively biography traces the lives of three generations of the Lutcher-Stark family of Orange, Texas, who are renowned for their business achievements and generous philanthropy.

Game of My Life Texas Longhorns

by Bill Frisbie

Author	: Bill Frisbie
Publisher	: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages	: 299
Release	: 2012-08-01
Genre	: Sports & Recreation
ISBN	: 1683580680

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How did Earl Campbell prove that he was worthy of the Heisman? How did a Snickers bar help convince Ricky Williams to return to Texas for his senior year? What was Vince Young really thinking just before the 2006 Rose Bowl? In Game of My Life Texas Longhorns, fans will find the answers to these questions and many more as twenty of the greatest players relive the moment that shaped their college football career. Within these pages, Texas fans will finally get the chance to step into the game and onto the grass with their favorite Longhorns legends from past and present. Texas natives Michael Pearle and Bill Frisbie walk readers down memory lane to capture some of the most exciting, poignant, and fulfilling games ever played by the Horns. A must-have for any Horns fan.

"Then Pinkel Said to Smith. . ."

by Steve Richardson

Author	: Steve Richardson
Publisher	: Triumph Books
Total Pages	: 221
Release	: 2008-07-01
Genre	: Sports & Recreation
ISBN	: 1617492035

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Written for every sports fan who follows the Missouri Tigers, this account goes behind the scenes to peek into the private world of the players, coaches, and decision makers—all while eavesdropping on their personal conversations. From the locker room to the sidelines and inside the huddle, the book includes stories about Phil Bradley, Dan Devine, Don Faurot, Brad Smith, Roger Wehrli, and Kellen Winslow, among others, allowing readers to relive the highlights and the celebrations.

100 Things Lakers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die

by Steve Springer

Author	: Steve Springer
Publisher	: Triumph Books
Total Pages	: 338
Release	: 2012-09
Genre	: Sports & Recreation
ISBN	: 1617495840

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This is the ultimate resource guide for true fans of the Los Angeles Lakers. Most fans have taken in a game or two at the Staples Center, have seen highlights of a young Magic Johnson, and remember the epic battles with the Celtics in the 1980s. But only real fans know how the Lakers acquired Hot Rod Hundley, which hobby fascinated both Chick Hearn and Elgin Baylor, or the best place to grab a bite in Los Angeles before the game. Every essential piece of Lakers knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, is ranked from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist for those on their way to Laker fan superstardom.

Long Live the Longhorns!

by John Maher

Author	: John Maher
Publisher	: St Martins Press
Total Pages	: 229
Release	: 1993
Genre	: Sports & Recreation
ISBN	: 9780312093280

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Traces the history of Longhorn football, looks at each season and coach, and recalls memorable players

Go Huskies!

by W. Thomas Porter

Author	: W. Thomas Porter
Publisher	: Triumph Books (IL)
Total Pages	: 241
Release	: 2013
Genre	: Education
ISBN	: 1600788270

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This comprehensive history of the University of Washington football program focuses on the major eras in Husky football history, featuring the best teams, the greatest games, the biggest comebacks, and the most exciting and unexpected moments, such as when Washington forged its first national championship by defeating Minnesota in 1961. Paying homage to iconic coaches, including Jim Phelan, Jim Owens, and Don James, this keepsake also details the greatest players and fan favorites in Washington history, including NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon and NFL Pro Bowlers Lawyer Milloy and Corey Dillon. The book concludes with game day events, the 10 pregame activities that every Husky fan should experience, and a "Husky Timeline," making it a well-rounded and must-have for fans both old and new.

The Door Before (100 Cupboards Prequel)

by N. D. Wilson

Author	: N. D. Wilson
Publisher	: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages	: 242
Release	: 2017
Genre	: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN	: 044981677X

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When Hyacinth Smith moves with her family to a new house, she discovers new friends and powerful enemies, and that her power with trees opens ways between worlds.