Product Description

Many people do know that Boston College's most embarrassing football defeat may have saved the lives of hundreds of Eagles fans. They may also not know that Doug Flutie failed to see a wide-open receiver and instead heaved the ball to an apparently well covered Gerard Phelan to complete the "Miracle in Miami." The stories behind those little known facts and many more are contained in Tales from the Boston College Sideline, an anecdotal history of Boston College football. Author Reid Oslin, who served as Boston College's sports information director for nearly a quarter of a century, has collected scores of stories about the many accomplishments--and occasional downfalls--of the Boston College Eagles. Material from the University Archives, dozens of personal interviews, and the author's own up-close recollections will make Tales from the Boston College Sideline a valuable resource--as well as enjoyable history--for any BC fan.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1072009 in Books
• Published on: 2004-06-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 252 pages

About the Author
For the past five decades Reid Oslin has been affiliated with Boston College and its athletic program, including 24 years (1974-1997) as the EaglesÂ’ associate athletic director and sports information director. During this period he has attended hundreds of Boston College athletic events and has gotten to know thousands of student athletes, coaches, staff members, and fans. The 1968 graduate of Boston College earned a masterÂ’s degree while working in BCÂ’s sports information office. He is currently the senior media relations officer in the universityÂ’s Office of Public Affairs.

Customer Reviews

Great ! If you are a BC fans of course.......
This is like a great family history book, full of BC football actions which:

1. Tells me a lot of things I DON'T know from days before I was borned.
2. Gives me a review of the days I DO know, nice good names (not legends to most people but good for me!) such as Shawn Halloran, Tom Waddle, Kelvin Martin, Mike Ruth, Glen Foley etc. etc.
3. Of course there is always DOUG FLUTIE! That's a name I would love to see no matter how many times the stories are repeated!

Mind you, I am not even a BC alumni! I hailed from "nearby" BU but I am a Bostonian in heart.

Of course, there are cons...... mainly I would love a season-by-season history, even those that are wasted or not-so-good. This book is simply TOO SHORT!

So I hope someone would come up with a comprehensive history of BC sports!

Go Eagles!