Author: John Laskowski Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1683580532 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 208
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In this action-packed collection of stories, Hoosier alum John Laskowski and veteran sportswriter Stan Sutton take readers onto the court and up to the basket with some of the greatest IU players to ever grace the hardwood. Fans will relive all the excitement, the disappointment, the laughter, and the celebration that has turned IU basketball into a statewide religion. The history of the Indiana program is revealed through the memories of the school’s hundreds of lettermen—from the days of the two-handed set shot and low-scoring games through World War II, to Bobby Knight’s perfect 1976 season, to the Cinderella Hoosiers of 2002, who advanced to the NCAA Finals under Mike Davis, and the winning season of 2012–2013, when the Hoosiers spent an incredible ten weeks ranked #1 in the nation. Tales from the Indiana Hoosiers Locker Room delivers the passion that has carried the program to five NCAA championships and beyond and is a must-have for any Hoosier fan.
Author: Washburn Jeff Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1683581539 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 212
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It’s often said that while Dr. James Naismith invented basketball in Massachusetts, the sport was raised and ultimately came of age in the high schools of Indiana, the state where politics, religion, and sweet corn fall in line behind the game played with the round orange ball. Tales from the Indiana High School Basketball Locker Room John Wooden, Bobby Plump, Steve Alford, Damon Bailey, Gary Harris, Caleb Swanigan, Yogi Ferrell—it’s as easy for an Indiana high school basketball fan to roll the names off the tongue as it is to find the broadcast of a high school game on AM radio on any Friday night during an Indiana winter. Tales from the Indiana High School Basketball Locker Room is not so much about statistics and winning streaks as it is about the personalities and emotions of those who created a phenomenon that became a way of life in the Hoosier State.
Author: John Laskowski Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC ISBN: 9781582617602 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 212
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Limited Leatherbound Edition. Limited to 500 copies. Autographed by author John Laskowski and IU greats Stan Sutton, Ray Pavy, Dane Fife, Damon Bailey, Jimmy Rayl and Dick Van Arsdale. Includes certificate of authenticity. John Laskowski's Tales from the Hoosier Locker Room is a series of anecdotes and memories covering almost a century of Indiana University basketball. The book spotlights not only the championship teams of Branch McCracken and Bob Knight, but also the Cinderella Hoosiers of 2002, who advanced to the NCAA Tournament's final game under Mike Davis. The book spans multiple generations of Indiana players and fans. It includes little known facts about IU icons such as Don Schlundt, Jimmy Rayl and Damon Bailey and relives the passion surrounding five NCAA championships.
Author: Jeff Washburn Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1613211139 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 193
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It is often said that while Dr. James Naismith invented basketball in Massachusetts, the sport was raised and ultimately came of age in the high schools of Indiana, the state where politics, religion, and sweet corn fall in line behind the game played with the round orange ball. Tales from Indiana High School Basketball, now newly revised, centers on those special people who have played the game—their stories, their passion, their drive for excellence, their laughs, and their tears. This is a book about Lebanon schoolboy hero Rick Mount, the first prep basketball player ever featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated; it’s about Gene Cato, the Indiana High School Athletic Association’s former commissioner whose father—his high school coach—would not put the young scoring phenomenon into a game until his team’s fans demanded it; it’s also about Marion’s “Purple Reign”—consecutive state championships in 1985, 1986, and 1987 when the Giants were the most important game on every opponent’s schedule. John Wooden, Bobby Plump, Steve Alford, Damon Bailey—it’s as easy for an Indiana high school basketball fan to roll the names off the tongue as it is to find the broadcast of a high school game on AM radio on any Friday night during an Indiana winter. Tales from Indiana High School Basketball is not so much about statistics and winning streaks as it is about the personalities and emotions of those who created a phenomenon that became a way of life in the Hoosier State.
Author: Stan Sutton Publisher: Triumph Books (IL) ISBN: 9781600787317 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 0
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Most Indiana Hoosiers fans know who Isiah Thomas is, can sing all the words to "Indiana Our Indiana," and know all about the Little 500. Names like Jimmy Rayl, Don Schlundt, and Bill Garrett are just as familiar as Damon Bailey, Walt Bellamy, and Jored Jeffries. But even the most die-hard fans don't known everything about their beloved Hoosiers. In 100 Things Hoosiers Fans Should Known & Do Before They Die, Stan Sutton has assembled the facts, traditions, and achievements sure to educate and entertain true fans. Learn about Vern Huffman, Archie Dees, Steve Downing, Scott May, Ted Kitchel, Steve Alford, Calbert Cheaney, and A.J. Guyton, among many other pivotal figures. While NBA team(s) drafted the Van Arsdale twins? What season did the Hoosiers celebrate a perfect 32-0 records? Which television station first broadcast Hoosiers games? All of the key events are here: Mike Woodson's 48-point game against Illinois in 1979, the team's five NCAA Tournament championships, the old Hoosier Classic, the 74-point second half versus Ohio State, and the Hoosiers bouncing top-seeded Duke from the NCAA Tournament in 2002. Front legendary voice of the Hoosiers Don Fischer and unflappable public address announcer Chuck Crabb to Tom Crean's animation pep talks and unforgettable coaches Branch McCraken and Bobby Knight, in these pages Hoosiers fans will discovers the remarkable people, place, and events that celebrate their team. Book jacket.
Author: Pete DiPrimio Publisher: Indiana University Press ISBN: 0253034590 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 222
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The beginning of a new era in Indiana University football starts with the arrival of head coach Tom Allen. After revolutionizing IU's defense, Allen has the opportunity to stage a Hoosier comeback. But can Allen make the most of this opportunity? And who are the compelling figures poised to make it happen? In The Quest for Indiana University Football Glory, veteran sports writer Pete DiPrimio showcases exclusive coverage of the meetings, practices, games, players, coaches, and gatherings that the public rarely sees. He also reveals the surprising story of how Allen, the son of a successful Indiana high school coach, became the head coach after delivering a quality defense—something no Hoosier defensive coordinator has done in a generation. He also shows Allen's connection to IU glory past, from Bill Mallory's record-setting run, to Lee Corso's Holiday Bowl surprise to the Rose Bowl opportunity no one expected. Focused on an in-depth look at the rookie season under Allen, The Quest for Indiana University Football Glory brings readers into the locker room during the rebirth of Hoosier football and highlights the struggles and successes as the coaches and players fight to rebuild the program and reinvent IU football.
Author: Landon Turner Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC ISBN: 1582611971 Category : Basketball players Languages : en Pages : 194
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The famous Hoosiers coach relates the basketball team's hard-won 1981 championship victory and his own battle back from tragedy after being paralyzed in a car wreck. 25 photos.
Author: Terry Hutchens Publisher: Triumph Books ISBN: 1633199231 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 272
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Every Indiana Hoosiers fan has a bucket list of activities to take part in at some point in their lives. But even the most die-hard fans haven't done everything there is to experience in and around Bloomington, Indiana. From visiting the campus to copying Keith Smart's jump shot to win the 1987 national championship, author Terry Hutchens and Bill Murphy provide ideas, recommendations, and insider tips for must-see places and can't-miss activities near the Assembly Hall. But not every experience requires a trip to campus; long-distance Hoosiers fans can cross some items off their list from the comfort of their own homes. Whether you're attending every home game or supporting the Hoosiers from afar, there's something for every fan to do in The Indiana Hoosiers Fans' Bucket List.
Author: Bobby "Slick" Leonard Publisher: Triumph Books ISBN: 1623683238 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 289
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Bobby "Slick" Leonard has etched his name forever on the Mount Rushmore of Indiana basketball, and in Boom, Baby! he shares memories from his storied career. Leonard takes readers inside the Indiana locker room with legendary head coach Branch McCracken and onto the court when he hit the deciding free throws as the "Hurrying Hoosiers" topped Phog Allen's Kansas Jayhawks. He recalls the NBA's early years, including being drafted by a Baltimore Bullets team that folded soon after selecting him. He tells of his time as the winningest coach in the ABA's nine-year history, securing three championships in his first five seasons with the Indianapolis Pacers. In his final act, "Slick" endeared himself to new generations of Hoosier hoops fans as the longtime Pacers radio voice, with his trademark call "Boom, Baby!" for a successful three-point shot.
Author: Kirk Haston Publisher: Indiana University Press ISBN: 0253022401 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 225
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“A personal glimpse into how the legendary Indiana basketball coach taught and mentored his team.”—Jared Jeffries, former Indiana Hoosier and New York Knick What happens when a 6' 9" kid from Lobelville, Tennessee is recruited by legendary basketball coach Bob Knight? Kirk Haston’s life was changed forever with just a two-minute phone call. With previously unknown Knight stories, anecdotes, and choice quotes, Haston gives fans an inside look at the notoriously private man and his no-nonsense coaching style. Which past Hoosier basketball greats returned to talk to and practice with current teams? How did Knight mentally challenge his players in practices? How did the players feel when Knight was fired? In this touching and humorous book, Haston shares these answers and more, including his own Hoosier highs—shooting a famous three-point winning shot against number one ranked Michigan State—and lows—losing his mom in a heartbreaking tornado accident. Days of Knight is a book every die-hard IU basketball fan will treasure.
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