Ron Barassi Graeme Atkinson (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Revised Edition. The Courage Book of VFL Finals 1897-1973. Compiled by Graeme Atkinson. Foreword by Ron Barassi. Illustrated with b&w photographs. Each year includes an overview summary of the finals series, with full results & stats of each finals game including quarter-by-quarter scores, attendance, umpire, pound/dollar amount taken at the gate, best players & goalkickers, plus full list of players & positions in the Grand Final teams. Includes appendix with detailed stats. "This superb illustrated record of VFL Finals series covers a span of 77 years. It makes absorbing reading and is a book every supporter and official of League football should have in his own library." First published in 1973, this copy is the first revised Wren edition 1974. Bound in original black boards with white lettering to spine, in publisher's unclipped pictorial dustjacket. Slight handling wear, otherwise a nice clean tight solid hardcover copy. 253pp. Uncommon. SB-72.

Hardback. Ron Barassi, Graeme Atkinson, Wren Publishing. Author: Ron Barassi, Graeme AtkinsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Wren Publishing, 1974Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Light tanning along spine'''"The Courage Book Of Vfl Finals 1897 1973" presents a comprehensive historical account of Australian Rules Football's most pivotal matches. Authored by the esteemed Ron Barassi, this volume chronicles the intense drama and athletic prowess displayed in VFL Grand Finals from the late 19th century through the early 1970s. It details the evolution of the sport, highlighting legendary teams and iconic moments that shaped the league's rich heritage. This authoritative work illustrates the passion and dedication that defined an era of Australian football, offering an invaluable resource for enthusiasts and historians alike.'''. Hardback.