One Night, Two Teams
Alabama vs. USC and the Game That Changed a Nation
Published on 16. November 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
416 pages
978-1-58979-551-8 (ISBN)
Description
In the sweltering heat of September of 1970 on Legion Field, the USC Trojans and the University of Alabama's Crimson Tide played a game that defined the emancipation of the South from its sordid history of racial segregation. When USC's black running back Sam OThe BamO Cunningham ran roughshod all over the all-white Crimson Tide, more than a football game was won. Based on interviews with many of the game's participants and thoroughly researched this book presents sports as a metaphor for one of the most profound social changes in history.
Reviews / Votes
...a compelling account...and a well-told story. -- Wes Lukowsky * Booklist, September 1, 2007 * Steve Travers is a Renaissance man. Steve Travers is a great writer, an educated athlete who knows how to get inside the player's heads, and when that happens, greatness occurs. He's gonna be a superstar. -- Dave Burgin * San Francisco Examiner *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Lanham
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 31 mm
Weight
608 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-58979-551-8 (9781589795518)
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Person
Steven Travers is a USC graduate and former professional baseball player. He is the author of The USC Trojans: College Football's All-Time Great Dynasty. He lives in California.