The Heisman : great American stories of the men who won /: great American stories of the men who won. (2009)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Bill Pennington.
• Other Names: Pennington, Bill, 1956-
• Contents: "Is it not meant to exemplify the grandeur of a thousand men? The Downtown Athletic Club and John W. Heisman -- "The football part is incidental" Nile Kinnick -- Under a hero's light, Tom Harmon -- More than a game, Glenn Davis and Doc Blanchard -- The melting pot dynasty: Rockne's legacy and Leahy's lads, Angelo Bertelli, John Lujack, Leon Hart, John Lattner -- The last Ivy Leaguer, Dick Kazmaier -- Everybody's golden boy, Paul Hornung -- If there was a job worth doing, it was worth doing it right, John David Crow -- Fundamental principles, Pete Dawkins -- "The perfect kid" Ernie Davis -- America's Quarterback, Roger Staubach -- "He hasn't been asked to join. And he hasn't asked to join." Gary Beban and O.J. Simpson -- "It's all in your hands" Jim Plunkett -- "The Heisman is a privilege, not a free pass" Johnny Rodgers -- "Everyone is here for their moment" John Cappelletti -- Paying forward, Archie Griffin -- " I wouldn't have asked you to do something if I didn't know you could do it" Herschel Walker -- "I feel bigger" Doug Flutie -- We won this together, Vinny Testaverde -- "I didn't know everything like I thought I knew everything" Eddie George -- "Kindred spirits, Ricky Williams and Doak Walker.
• Publisher Details: New York : HarperCollins e-books
• Publication Date: 2009
• Extent: 1 online resource (368 pages)
• Subjects: 796.332/092/2 B; Sports & Recreation -- History; Football players -- United States -- Biography; Heisman Trophy -- History; College sports -- United States -- History -- 20th century; College sports; Football players; Heisman Trophy; United States; Biography; History
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780061746628; 0061746622
• Related ISBNs: 9780060554729
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