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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.332630976637
EAN num: 9780806137865
ISBN number: 080613786X
Label: University of Oklahoma Press
Manufacturer: University of Oklahoma Press
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 282
Printing Date: July 24, 2006
Publishing house: University of Oklahoma Press
Sale Popularity Level: 421532
Studio: University of Oklahoma Press
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In 1956, a group of young men--sons of the Great Depression--were now student athletes in every sense of the phrase. Their young coach was on the verge of an unprecedented winning streak, and Bud Wilkinson's '56 Sooners formed the touchstone of the University of Oklahoma's football dynasty. This team was the heart and soul of OU's record 47-straight victories. An Autumn Remembered traces the details of the remarkable '56 season and follows the team into the present through revealing interviews with the principal players. In this stirring account, Gary T. King brings to life a journey filled with memories, triumph, and glory--an autumn truly to be remembered, and an experience not to be missed.
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The author's style is superior to that of most writers who are not professional writers but merely take up writing about their favorite team out of loyalty to a program. The tone is one of nostalgia and is enhanced by excerpts from historical events in and out of sports from the year in question, 1956. It is a look at the character of one of the all-time great football coaches and what made him exceptional and how he motivated and trained players--often to play beyond their talent but always to win. The 1956 players harken back to an era when college players were better behaved both on and off the field. This view alone makes the work worth reading.
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This book chronicles the history of the 1956 Oklahoma Sooners football team and their quest for a national title. The writing style is quite engaging, particularly considering the author is a professor of psychology. This book is worth seeking out if you're a football fan, or if you're looking for a gift for a fan of college sports in general.
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