| Zipp: The Impact of Henry Hardin Newman Contributor(s): Morris, Frances Newman (Author), Norman, Worth Earlwood, Jr. (As Told to) |
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ISBN: 1949422933 ISBN-13: 9781949422931 Publisher: Archdeacon Books OUR PRICE: $13.50 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2019 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Sports - Social Science | Philanthropy & Charity |
| Physical Information: 0.41" H x 6" W x 9" (0.60 lbs) 180 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Henry Hardin Newman moved from Kentucky to Birmingham, Alabama when he was in grade school. In high school he reported ran to 100-yard dash in ten seconds flat. He was always on the move and therefore his friends named him "Zipp," The name stuck and became his monicre through his career. Newman became the youngest sports editor ever for The Birmingham (Alabama) News. He leveraged sports to raise funds for worthy causes. He was one of a few men who founded the Monday Morning Quarterback Club and the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. Newman was inducted into the Hall of Fame with the Class of 1975. This biograpny is based largely on letters written to Newman from friends, acquaintances, sports fans, and strangers. |
Contributor Bio(s): Norman Jr, Worth Earlwood: - Worth E. "Woody" Norman, Jr. is the co-author of this book. He lives with his wife Patricia in Hoover, Alabama. They have three children and six grandchildren. Mr. Norman is author of several books including a biography of United States Ambassador William Jelks Cabaniss, Jr. (Czech Republic 2004-2006).Morris, Frances Newman: - Frances "Bee" Newman Morris was born in Mountain Brook, Alabama. She lives with her husband Walter Fowlkes Morris. They are the parents of four children and thirteen grandchildren. This is Mrs. Morris's first book. |