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First edition. |
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1 online resource |
Physical Medium |
polychrome |
Description |
text file |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Summary |
A biography of Jay Berwanger (1914 - 2002), heralded as one the greatest football players of the first half of the 20th century. The modest son of an Iowa blacksmith, Berwanger starred at the University of Chicago (1933 - 35), then a member of the Big Ten Conference. He earned All-America honors in 1934 and 1935, including the captaincy of a 1934 All-America Team. In 1935, he received the first Heisman Trophy. Berwanger was the first player selected in the first-ever draft of the National Football League. However, he passed up the NFL and took a job in Chicago, where he eventually became a business owner and millionaire. His post-athletic years included stints as a sportswriter, coach, referee and military pilot trainer. As the significance of the Heisman Trophy increased over time, so did Berwanger's standing as the first Heisman recipient. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Berwanger, Jay, 1914-2002.
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Football players -- United States -- Biography.
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Football players. |
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United States. |
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Biographies.
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Subject |
College athletes.
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Football players.
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College athletes. |
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Football -- History.
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Football. |
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History. |
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Heisman Trophy.
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Heisman Trophy. |
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Football players -- Iowa -- Dubuque -- Biography.
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Iowa -- Dubuque. |
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BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY -- Sports. |
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GAMES -- Gambling -- Sports. |
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SPORTS & RECREATION -- Business Aspects. |
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SPORTS & RECREATION -- Essays. |
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SPORTS & RECREATION -- History. |
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SPORTS & RECREATION -- Reference. |
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TRAVEL -- Special Interest -- Sports. |
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Electronic books.
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History.
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Biographies.
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Added Title |
Life of Jay Berwanger |
Other Form: |
Print version: Cooper, Brian E., 1954- First Heisman 9780988571600 (OCoLC)862974678 |
ISBN |
9780988571617 (electronic book) |
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0988571617 (electronic book) |
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9780988571600 |
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0988571609 |
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