The Broncos of 1945 (Hardcover)

The hardships of the Depression and World War II had taken a toll on the hopes and dreams of Americans everywhere. Central Ohio was no exception. The Ashville High School basketball team's quest for the Ohio Class B state championship in 1945 lifted the hearts and spirits of the residents of the rural communities of Harrison Township in Pickaway County. The Broncos of 1945 describes the experiences of young boys growing up in three neighboring communities who were enjoying the innocence and camaraderie of small-town life while enduring personal sacrifices during the depression era. Playing pickup games of basketball solidified the friendships among these boys through the depression, war, high school, and life beyond. Mentored in the skills of basketball by older brothers, uncles, and cousins; instilled with a competitive spirit through pride of family and community, and inspired by the Bronco basketball tradition of Ashville High School, these boys bonded in their love for the game. They played basketball in the alleys, backyards, and barns regardless of weather or playing conditions. In the sixth grade, new teacher, Lawrence Fullen, a former high school basketball coach at a nearby school, introduced disciplined and team oriented basketball fundamentals to the boys. He built confidence in their abilities and motivates them to give more attention to improving their academics. An unusual turn of events led to Fullen being promoted to high school athletic director in August 1942 and the quest for a state championship begins. The story is authentic. The facts are derived from interviews with players, competitors, students and residents of the communities and documented by stories from newspapers, scrapbooks, and school publications. It is a story of hope. It's a narrative of young boys rising above adversity, beating the odds, and achieving more than society's expectations during a tumultuous time.

General

Imprint:	Authorhouse
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2010
First published:	March 2010
Authors:	Larry Fullen
Dimensions:	152 x 229 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - With printed dust jacket / With dust jacket
Pages:	416
ISBN-13:	978-1-4490-7720-4
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > General Books > History > General
LSN:	1-4490-7720-X
Barcode:	9781449077204

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