Penn State: Memorable Stories of Nittany Lions Football (Game of My Life) - Hardcover

Hyman, Jordan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1596700548 ISBN 13: 9781596700543

Publisher: Sports Pub, 2006

Synopsis

Do not be fooled by the title Game of My Life: Penn State. This isn't a book that dwells solely on happy memories of great games of years past. When author Jordan Hyman, a Penn State graduate, went looking for 20 game recollections from some of Penn State's football legends, he discovered in his interviews feelings of joy, respect, and pride, but also locked-away emotions dealing with anger, racism, and regret. Thus, Wally Triplett will rave about the famous 1948 Cotton Bowl, Penn State versus Doak Walker-led Southern Methodist, but he'll also relay his experiences as a black football player in State College in the 1940s. Rosie Grier will recall upsetting Illinois in 1954, but he'll also reminisce about his roots on a Georgia farm and how he came to arrive in University Park in the first place.There are shining moments paired with wonderful anecdotes: Gregg Garrity cannot forget the catch that would help win the 1983 national title game for the Lions.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sports Pub
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1596700548
• ISBN 13: 9781596700543
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 209