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When Pitt Ruled the Gridiron - Jock Sutherland's Five-Time National Champions, 1929-1937 (Paperback) Loot Price: R723
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When Pitt Ruled the Gridiron - Jock Sutherland's Five-Time National Champions, 1929-1937 (Paperback): Dave Finoli

When Pitt Ruled the Gridiron - Jock Sutherland's Five-Time National Champions, 1929-1937 (Paperback)

Dave Finoli

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Between 1979 and 1937, Hall of Fame coach Jock Sutherland took the championship program at the University of Pittsburgh that was built by his mentor Glenn ""Pop"" Warner, and won five of the nine national championships the school now claims. While a successful period, it was also controversial: Sutherland employed the help of wealthy boosters named the Golden Panthers, who helped him secure the services of the best players western Pennsylvania had to offer. While they made sure the players had what they needed, the school also made sure the players had enough money to be comfortable. Critics accused Pitt of employing what amounted to professional athletes in a college sport. These accusations not only embarrassed the school administration, but led to the end of their dynasty and its coach. This book tells the exciting tale of their championship run, and describes how their downfall began what has since been a continual academics-versus athletics tug-of-war at the school.

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Imprint: McFarland & Company
Country of origin: United States
Release date: December 2014
First published: November 2014
Authors: Dave Finoli
Dimensions: 229 x 152 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 978-0-7864-9426-2
Categories: Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > General
Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Sporting events, tours & organisations > Sports teams & clubs
Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Ball games > American football
Books > History > History of specific subjects > General
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LSN: 0-7864-9426-3
Barcode: 9780786494262

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