Bebes and the Bear by Ron J Jackson
Unpacks for readers the heartwarming journey of two coaches and their lifelong mutual respect and admiration. From rocky, drought-plagued practice fields in the summer of 1954, to the memorable 1967 autumn campaign that led both coaches to their highly publicized Cotton Bowl matchup, Jackson chronicles two storied football traditions.
“This will rank among the best books about Texas sports history, especially footballIt is packed with drama, iconic characters, and the inside story of power collegiate athletics.”- Dan K. Utley, author of Links to the Past: The Hidden History on Texas Golf Courses
Ron J. Jackson Jr is a bestselling author, historian, and former award-winning journalist. He is the author of Fight To The Finish: "Gentleman" Jim Corbett, Joe Choynski, and the Fight that Launched Boxing's Modern Era, and Joe, the Slave Who Became an Alamo Legend, which won the prestigious Award of Merit for nonfiction from the Philosophical Society of Texas. He lives in Binger, Oklahoma.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781623498276 |
| ISBN 10 | 1623498279 |
| Title | Bebes and the Bear |
| Author | Ron J Jackson |
| Series | Swaim-Paup Sports Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Texas A & M University Press |
| Year published | 2019-10-23 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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