When Pitt Ruled the Gridiron: Jock Sutherland's Five-time National Champions, 1929-1937 - Couverture souple

Finoli, David

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0786494263 ISBN 13 : 9780786494262

Editeur : McFarland & Co Inc, 2015

Synopsis

Between 1929 and 1937, Hall of Fame coach Jock Sutherland took the championship program at the University of Pittsburgh that was built by his mentor Glenn "Pop" Warner, and won five of the nine national championships the school now claims. While a successful period, it was also controversial: Sutherland enjoyed the support of a group of wealthy boosters named the Golden Panthers, who helped him secure the services of the best players western Pennsylvania had to offer. While they made sure the players had what they needed, the school also made sure they had enough money to be comfortable. Critics accused Pitt of employing what amounted to professional athletes in a college sport. These accusations not only embarrassed the school administration, but led to the end of their dynasty and its coach. This book tells the exciting tale of their championship run, and describes how their downfall began what has since been a continual academics versus athletics tug-of-war at the school.

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À propos de l'auteur

Dave Finoli is a member of the Society for American Baseball Research as well as the National Football Foundation. He works in retail management and lives in Monroeville, Pennsylvania.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: McFarland & Co Inc
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0786494263
• ISBN 13: 9780786494262
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 288
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible