Illini Legends, Lists, and Lore

Author:   Mike Pearson
Publisher:   University of Illinois Press
Edition:   Third Edition
ISBN:  

9780252041044


Pages:   512
Publication Date:   07 September 2017
Format:   Hardback
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Updated and illustrated with more than 900 photos, the third edition of Illini Legends, Lists, and Lore chronicles the history of University of Illinois varsity athletics since its recognized beginnings in 1883. Red Grange and Tonja Buford, George Huff and the Flying Illini--Mike Pearson takes readers on a year-by-year journey, encapsulating the great events and transcendent athletes, heroes, coaches, administrators, and venues that make up Illini sports history. This new edition also includes expanded information on women's athletics and a new section on the university's disabled athletes. Finally, Pearson once again provides a revised treasure trove of statistics sure to settle old arguments and spark new debates. Published as part of the university's sesquicentennial celebration, Illini Legends, Lists, and Lore puts orange and blue fans in the front row for over 130 years of sports thrills and human drama.

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Author:   Mike Pearson
Publisher:   University of Illinois Press
Imprint:   University of Illinois Press
Edition:   Third Edition
Dimensions:   Width: 25.40cm , Height: 4.30cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   1.987kg
ISBN:  

9780252041044


ISBN 10:   0252041046
Pages:   512
Publication Date:   07 September 2017
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us.

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Mike Pearson's Illini Legends, Lists and Lore is a great addition to the library of every Fighting Illini alum and fan alike. Mike's insight and attention to detail is unparalleled. A true Illini historic treasure! --Deon Thomas, Illinois basketball's all-time leading scorer Mike Pearson's anthology reminds me of what an honor it is to have represented the University of Illinois in the athletic arena. Every time I pick up my copy, I discover another golden nugget from some moment in the storied Illini history and I'm humbled to be one character in a well-documented narrative spanning 126 years. The legends, lists and lore bring depth and color to the rich heritage found in every sport on campus and each page invites me to celebrate the athletes, coaches, administrators, faculty, fans and community members who make up this diverse multi-generational family known as the Fighting Illini. --Nancy Thies Marshall, 1972 Olympian Mike Pearson's book is one that every Illini should have on their shelf. It's a book that you can turn to any page and learn something you never knew. --Dana Howard, 1994 Butkus Award winner


Mike Pearson's book is one that every Illini should have on their shelf. It's a book that you can turn to any page and learn something you never knew. --Dana Howard, 1994 Butkus Award winner Mike Pearson's anthology reminds me of what an honor it is to have represented the University of Illinois in the athletic arena. Every time I pick up my copy, I discover another golden nugget from some moment in the storied Illini history and I'm humbled to be one character in a well-documented narrative spanning 126 years. The legends, lists and lore bring depth and color to the rich heritage found in every sport on campus and each page invites me to celebrate the athletes, coaches, administrators, faculty, fans and community members who make up this diverse multi-generational family known as the Fighting Illini. --Nancy Thies Marshall, 1972 Olympian Mike Pearson's Illini Legends, Lists and Lore is a great addition to the library of every Fighting Illini alum and fan alike. Mike's insight and attention to detail is unparalleled. A true Illini historic treasure! --Deon Thomas, Illinois basketball's all-time leading scorer


"""Mike Pearson's book is one that every Illini should have on their shelf. It's a book that you can turn to any page and learn something you never knew.""--Dana Howard, 1994 Butkus Award winner ""Mike Pearson's anthology reminds me of what an honor it is to have represented the University of Illinois in the athletic arena. Every time I pick up my copy, I discover another golden nugget from some moment in the storied Illini history and I'm humbled to be one character in a well-documented narrative spanning 126 years. The legends, lists and lore bring depth and color to the rich heritage found in every sport on campus and each page invites me to celebrate the athletes, coaches, administrators, faculty, fans and community members who make up this diverse multi-generational family known as the Fighting Illini.""--Nancy Thies Marshall, 1972 Olympian ""Mike Pearson's Illini Legends, Lists and Lore is a great addition to the library of every Fighting Illini alum and fan alike. Mike's insight and attention to detail is unparalleled. A true Illini historic treasure!""--Deon Thomas, Illinois basketball's all-time leading scorer ""Only Mike Pearson, with his background and love for the university, could have imparted such depth and detail to the Illini story. It offers great insights beginning in the nineteenth century, and carrying through George Huff and Avery Brundage to the modern era with accompanying references to the university and the nation. Just a fantastic book.""--Loren Tate"


Author Information

Mike Pearson is a freelance writer and video producer. He was Sports Information Director at the University of Illinois from 1989 to 1996 and has written the ""Illini Legends, Lists & Lore"" column for the News-Gazette since 1996.

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