Chance for Glory - by Darin Watkins (Paperback)

Name: Chance for Glory - by Darin Watkins (Paperback)
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In 1915, American football was still in its infancy.
Author(s): Darin Watkins
280 Pages
Sports + Recreation, Football

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About the Book

Chance for Glory chronicles the untold story of the magical 1915 season, when the innovative strategies of Native American coach William "Lone Star" Dietz transformed undersized players into giants on the football field and led Washington State to victory in the first Rose Bowl.

Book Synopsis

In 1915, American football was still in its infancy. The first Rose Bowl was just in its planning stages. East Coast teams were becoming household names, but what chance did a West Coast team with a losing streak have in achieving any fame or prominence? Chance for Glory chronicles the untold story of the Washington State University football team of 1915 when William "Lone Star" Dietz, a Native American, was hired as the new coach. His innovative strategies and knowledge would help a group of undersized players to become giants on the football field, and soon Washington State would be a household name across America. Watkins relays the history of the first Rose Bowl tournament, finding the larger stories behind events and following this magical 1915 season from its early days to its triumphant conclusion.

Review Quotes

"Chance for Glory is Americana at its finest. Against the backdrop of early football history comes a true story of courage and determination that took the Washington State Cougars to the first Rose Bowl. Watkins' storytelling makes the past come alive as vividly as if we were watching it on the big screen. I can't wait for the movie."

--Tyler R. Tichelaar, Ph.D., and award-winning author of The Marquette Trilogy

"The Rose Bowl has become a masterpiece of our society and Washington State was there at the very beginning."

--Keith Jackson ('54 WSU), ABC Sportscaster who coined the Rose Bowl Game's signature phrase, "The Grand Daddy of Them All"

"This book reminds us champions are found within ourselves. Cougs everywhere can stand proud knowing the first Rose Bowl Championship was our championship."

--Bill Moos, WSU Athletic Director

"Whether you're a football fan, lover of history, or you just enjoy a good story of rising above adversity, Chance for Glory contains everything you're looking for. After reading this book, you'll either be proud to be a Cougar or wish you were one."

--Patrick Snow, author of Creating Your Own Destiny and The Affluent Entrepreneur

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)

Weight: .95 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 280

Genre: Sports + Recreation

Sub-Genre: Football

Publisher: Aviva Publishing

Format: Paperback

Author: Darin Watkins

Language: English

Street Date: January 11, 2016

TCIN: 1011763522

UPC: 9781943164486

Item Number (DPCI): 247-14-0864

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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