The Sixty Year Hurricane: From Dobbs to Kragthorpe Contributor(s): Kiper, Jack (Author) |
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ISBN: 0595318010 ISBN-13: 9780595318018 Publisher: iUniverse OUR PRICE: $12.56 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2004 Annotation: Anyone interested in University of Tulsa football will find "The Sixty Year Hurricane: From Dobbs to Kragthorpe a fascinating read. This is not just a history of TU football, but a highly enjoyable book about those 60 years of football as seen by a person uniquely qualified by experience and insight to tell the story. The author does not rely primarily on information gleaned from newspaper archives, but from personal observation. Kiper is a University of Tulsa graduate, a former worker in the sports information department, and a successful high school football coach. His many contacts with players, coaches, sportswriters and fans over the years bring insight and opinion that will lead to many a discussion. Particularly intriguing to many will be his lists: The all-time Tulsa University team, the 20 greatest games, the 10 best TU football teams. This book is a must for any follower of Tulsa University football. |
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BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Football - Sports & Recreation | History |
Physical Information: 0.33" H x 6" W x 9" (0.47 lbs) 140 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - South - Geographic Orientation - Oklahoma - Locality - Tulsa, Oklahoma |
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Publisher Description: Anyone interested in University of Tulsa football will find The Sixty Year Hurricane: From Dobbs to Kragthorpe a fascinating read. This is not just a history of TU football, but a highly enjoyable book about those 60 years of football as seen by a person uniquely qualified by experience and insight to tell the story. The author does not rely primarily on information gleaned from newspaper archives, but from personal observation. Kiper is a University of Tulsa graduate, a former worker in the sports information department, and a successful high school football coach. His many contacts with players, coaches, sportswriters and fans over the years bring insight and opinion that will lead to many a discussion. Particularly intriguing to many will be his lists: The all-time Tulsa University team, the 20 greatest games, the 10 best TU football teams. This book is a must for any follower of Tulsa University football. |