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An Autumn Remembered: Bud Wilkinson's Legendary '56 Sooners
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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.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #520145 in Books
- Published on: 2006-07-24
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 282 pages
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About the Author
Gary T. King is Professor of Psychology at Rose State College in Midwest City, Oklahoma. Barry Switzer, Oklahoma's head football coach from 1973 to 1988, led the program to three national championships.
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A retro-look at an incomparable football team and coach.
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.
An interesting history of the Oklahoma Sooners' 1956 national champion football team
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.
