IPG Spring 2014 Midwest Titles

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cago Review Press1613740323Date: 5/1/12

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Oddball Illinois ( 2n d Ed i t i on) A Guide to 450 Really Strange PlacesJerome Pohlen

There is more to Illinois than cornfields, corrupt politicians, and the Cubs! The Land of Lincoln is filled withfascinating people, one-of-a-kind places, and things with unique and bizarre histories. Forget about quaint town bed-and-breakfasts and crowded Chicago nightclubs-Oddball Illinois, now fully updated and expandedtakes you to the places you reallywant to go. See:

Henry's Rabbit RanchAmerica's One and Only Hippie MemorialWorld's First Jungle GymPopeye's HometownThLeather Archives and MuseumGeneral Santa Ana's two wooden legsWorld's Largest Sock MonkeyScarlett Ogreen drapes The Friendship Shoe FenceAnd many, many more sitesThis book belongs in your glove box-you never know when you'll be in range of an oddball adventure!

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Author BioJerome Pohlenis an editor and educational writer who has written 10 travel guides, including OddballWisconsin, Oddball Iowa, Oddball Indiana, and Progressive Nation. His travel writing has appeared in the ChReader, Reader's Digest, and Time Out Chicago. He has been a regular contributor on travel and culture foForty-Eight, which airs on WBEZ, Chicago's NPR affliate.

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Lost ChicagoJohn Paulett, Judy Floodstrand

Famous landmarks, much-loved restaurants, sports stadia, movie palaces that really were palaces, pleasurgardens, piers and lake steamers, plus the Union Stock Yards-all make up lost Chicago

Some of Chicago's greatest architectural losses are represented here in this tribute to a bygone city of Chthe Stock Exchange Building; Midway Gardens; the Marshall Field Wholesale Store; and buildings from the 1Columbian Exposition, the World's Fair that showed Chicago had bounced back from its ruinous fire of 1871also pays homage to the meat-packing industry, railcar construction, and mail-order business-industries thonce drove the Chicago economy but have since moved on. Listed by date of loss, this collection traces anostalgic path from the time it was known both as the Windy City and Porkopolis, and presents an astonishrange of vanished Chicago from the lakeshore mansions of the rich and famous, to communities built up bycity's immigrant workforce. It also includes photographic page spreads of Chicago trains, the village of PullmWhite City, Riverview Park, ...

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John Paulettis the author of Forgotten Chicagoand Printers Row, Chicago. He lives and teaches in Oak PIllinois. Judy Floodstrandis a freelance writer, publicity specialist, and public relations director of the ScitScience Museum in Aurora, Illinois. She is a former advertising promotions manager at the Chicago Tribuneand raised in Chicago, she lives in Hinsdale, Illinois.

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Chicago History for KidsTriumphs and Tragedies of the Windy City Includes 21 ActivitiesOwen Hurd, Gary Johnson

From the Native Americans who lived in the Chicago area for thousands of years, to the first European expMarquette and Jolliet, to the 2005 Chicago White Sox World Series win, parents, teachers, and kids will lovcomprehensive and exciting history of how Chicago became the third largest city in the U.S. Chicago'sspectacular and impressive history comes alive through activities such as building a model of the original FeWheel, taking architectural walking tours of the first skyscrapers and Chicago's oldest landmarks, and makin

Chicago-style hotdog. Serving as both a guide to kids and their parents and an engaging tool for teachersbook details the first Chicagoan Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, the Fort Dearborn Massacre, the Great ChicaFire of 1871, the building of the world's first skyscraper, and the hosting of two World's Fairs. In addition touncovering Windy City treasures such as the birth of the vibrant jazz era of Louis Armstrong and the work Chicago poets, novelists, and songwriters, kids will also learn about Chicago's triumphant and tortured...

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Owen Hurdis a former editor at several Chicago publishers and is now a freelance writer. Gary Johnsonipresident of the Chicago History Museum.

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BYOB Chicago ( 3 r d Ed i t i on) Your Guide to Bring-Your-Own-Bottle Restaurants and Wine & Spirits Stores in ChicagoJean Iversen

Dedicated exclusively to the Bring-Your-Own-Bottle (BYOB) landscape in Chicagoland, this indispensable pusized guidebook lists nearly 300 BYOBs located in and around the city and suburbs. Featuring restaurants tnot only allow but encourage customers to bring their own wine, beer, or spirits, this updated edition reflecontinued growth of the BYOB trend in Chicago, as more people are learning to appreciate the savings andpersonal enjoyment of bringing their own bottles of wine, beer, or spirits to dinner. Handy indices listingrestaurants by location and cuisine are coupled with insightful information on food-pairing guidelines, BYOBetiquette, and local liquor laws to help restaurant-goers create a perfect dining experience.

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Jean Iversenis a freelance writer and an editor who has developed more than 100 books for publishers suDearborn Trade and the American Bar Association. She lives in Chicago.

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Vivian MaierOut of the ShadowsRichard Cahan, Michael Williams

Presenting her breathtaking photographs alongside interviews with those who knew her best, this volume isfirst attempt to put Vivian Maier's work in context and create a moving portrait of her as an artist. Thoughcreated more than 10,000 negatives during her lifetime, only a few of them were ever seen by others. Shoafter her death in 2009, the first group of her unseen photographs-gritty with humanity and filled with empand beauty-were shown online. What followed was a firestorm of attention, catapulting Maier from previou

obscurity to being labeled as one of the masters of street photography. Her work has appeared in numeroumuseum exhibits and a feature-length documentary on her life and art has already been planned. Features black and white photos on heavy gloss paper.

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Richard Cahanis a former picture editor for the Chicago Sun-Timesand was the director of CITY 2000. H

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in Skokie, Illinois. Michael Williamsis the author or coauthor of 10 books on Chicago history, including ChCity on the Move. He lives in Chicago. They are the coauthors of Edgar Miller and the Hand-Made Home, TLost Panoramas, and Richard Nickel's Chicago.




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Frank Lloyd Wright for KidsHis Life and Ideas, 21 ActivitesKathleen Thorne-Thomsen

Stimulating projects enable kids to grasp the ideas underlying Wright's work.Summary



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Spectacular Homes of ChicagoAn Exclusive Showcase of Chicago's Finest Designers

More than 250 photographs of the work of nearly 50 leading interior designers in the Greater Chicago area.

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Panache Partners, LLC,is a publishing company based in Dallas, Texas, that specializes in developing upscoffee- table books on luxury lifestyle subjects including architecture, interior design, golf, wine, art, eventplanning, and travel.

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Edgar Miller and the Hand-Made HomeChicago's Forgotten Renaissance ManRichard Cahan, Michael Williams, Alexander Vertiko...

Embracing old-world skills in a technological age, Edgar Miller was Chicago's last Renaissance artist. He wasfine painter, a master wood carver, and one of the nation's foremost stained glass designers. He could scudraw hunting portraits, and was considered a pioneer in the use of graphic art in modern advertising. His agenius came together in four artistic studios he built on Chicago's north side in the 1920s and 1930s. He toalmost every inch of the studios with daring and surprise. He took rustic brick, crude stone, salvaged tile, glass, steel, and wood, then "Edgarized" the homes with stained glass windows, frescos, murals, tile work, wood carving. This collection contains over 400 images of the homes, which remarkably remain intact toda

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Richard Cahanis a former picture editor for the Chicago Sun-Timesand was the director of CITY 2000. H

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in Skokie, Illinois. Michael Williamsis the author or coauthor of 10 books on Chicago history, including ChCity on the Moveand Richard Nickel's Chicago. He lives in Chicago, Illinois. Alexander Vertikoffis one of leading architectural photographers in America whose work has been featured inAmerican Bungalow Magaz

Architectural Digest, and the New York Times. He lives in Tijeras, New Mexico.



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Hollywood on Lake Michigan ( 2n d Ed i t i on) 100+ Years of Chicago and the MoviesMichael Corcoran, Arnie Bernstein

Ranging from the dawn of the silent era to today's blockbusters and independent films, this revamped secoedition chronicles the significant contributions by Chicago and Chicagoans to more than a century of Amerfilmmaking. Among the Windy City's unique honors in this history are the development of film technology bymajor players Essanay Film Manufacturing Company and the Selig Polyscope Company; the first AfricanAmerican-owned and operated film studios; the birthplace of gore flicks; the origination and growth of mov

palaces; and the importance of the Second City, Goodman, and Steppenwolf theaters as training grounds industry's best comedic and dramatic talent. Readers will relish behind-the-scenes stories of local favorites

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The Blues Brothersand Ferris Bueller's Day Off, as well as recent box office smashes like Batman BeginsaDark Knight. Fully revised and updated, this premier guide to the Windy City's history in the film industry fenew profiles of film locations, more photographs, and exclusive interviews detailing all aspects of the m...

Michael Corcoranis a certified Chicago tour guide and lecturer. Arnie Bernsteinis a film historian and thauthor of Bath Massacre: America's First School Bombingand a contributor to the World Film Locations se

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DiverseyMacKinlay Kantor

A story about love and death in Chicago during the age of prohibition, this novel was originally published in and out of print for nearly 50 years. Set in a boarding house on the north side of Chicago, the novel followMarry Javlyn, a newspaperman who has just arrived from Iowa; Jo Ruska, a switchboard operator; and Abea gangster on the lam. Marry and Jo fall in love, but when Marry is lured away by a glamorous newspaper ccritic, he descends into a Gomorrah of speakeasies, patronage jobs, and dingy art studios. Despite family srevealed, betrayed loyalties, and a violent climax, Marry still has a chance in the end for redemption. With original, rollicking plot and memorable characters, the story stands as an authentic and invaluable artifact era long distorted beyond recognition by sensationalism and stereotype.

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MacKinlay Kantorwas a war correspondent in London during World War II. He captured the experience of

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servicemen returning home from the war in his novel Glory for Me, which he later adapted into the film TheYears of Our Lives. He won the Pulitzer Prize in 1956 for his novel Andersonville.



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Home Front GirlA Diary of Love, Literature, and Growing Up in Wartime AmericaJoan Wehlen Morrison, Susan Signe Morrison

Wednesday, December 10, 1941

"Hitler speaks to Reichstag tomorrow. We just heard the first casualty lists over the radio. . . . Lots of boyMichigan and Illinois. Oh my God! . . . Life goes on though. We read our books in the library and eat lunch,bridge, etc. Phy. Sci. and Calculus. Darn Descartes. Reading Walt Whitman now."

This diary of a smart, astute, and funny teenager provides a fascinating record of what an everyday Amergirl felt and thought during the Depression and the lead-up to World War II. Young Chicagoan Joan Wehlendescribes her daily life growing up in the city and ruminates about the impending war, daily headlines, and mtouchstones of the era-FDR's radio addresses, the Lindbergh kidnapping, Goodbye Mr. Chipsand Citizen KaChurchill and Hitler, war work and Red Cross meetings. Included are Joan's charming doodles of her latest dor haircut reflective of the era. Home Front Girlis not only an entertaining and delightful read but an impoprimary source-a vivid account of a realAmerican girl's lived experiences.

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Joan Wehlen Morrison(1922-2010) grew up in Chicago and attended the University of Chicago before moto New York and later New Jersey. She was adjunct professor of history at the New School for Social ReseSusan Signe Morrison, Joan's daughter, is a professor of English literature at Texas State University-San

Marcos and the author of two books on the Middle Ages.

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Nine Lives of a Black PantherA Story of SurvivalWayne Pharr

In the early morning hours of December 8, 1969, hundreds of SWAT officers engaged in a violent battle withandful of Los Angeles-based members of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense (BPP). Five hours and 5rounds of ammunition later, three SWAT team members and three Black Panthers lay wounded. For the Panand the community that supported them, the shootout symbolized a victory, and a key reason for that vicwas the actions of a 19-year-old rank-and-file member of the BPP: Wayne Pharr. Nine Lives of a Black Pantells Pharr's riveting story of life in the Los Angeles branch of the BPP and gives a blow-by-blow account oit prepared for and survived the massive attack. He illuminates the history of one of the most dedicated,dynamic, vilified, and targeted chapters of the BPP, filling in a missing piece of Black Panther history and, inprocess, creating an engaging and hard-to-put-down memoir about a time and place that holds tremendoufascination for readers interested in African American militancy.

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Wayne Pharrwas a captain of the Los Angeles branch of the Black Panther Party for Self Defence and ha

traveled throughout the country as a spokesman for the party. He lives in Los Angeles.

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The Assassination of Fred HamptonHow the FBI and the Chicago Police Murdered a Black PantherJeffrey Haas

It's around 7:00 A.M. on December 4, 1969, and attorney Jeff Haas is in a police lockup in Chicago, intervieFred Hampton's fiance. She is describing how the police pulled her from the room as Fred lay unconscious their bed. She heard one officer say, "He's still alive." She then heard two shots. A second officer said, "Hegood and dead now." She looks at Jeff and asks, "What can you do?"The Assassination of Fred Hamptonis Haas's personal account of how he and People's Law Office partner

Taylor pursued Hampton's assassins, ultimately prevailing over unlimited government resources and FBIconspiracy. Not only a story of justice delivered, the book puts Hampton in a new light as a dynamic commleader and an inspiration in the fight against injustice.

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Jeffrey Haasis an attorney and cofounder of the People's Law Office, whose clients included the BlackPanthers, Students for a Democratic Society, community activists, and a large number of those opposed tVietnam War. He has handled cases involving prisoners' rights, Puerto Rican nationalists, protestors opposehuman rights violations in Central America, police torture, and the wrongfully accused.

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Lady QThe Rise and Fall of a Latin QueenReymundo Sanchez, Sonia Rodriguez

This is a raw and powerful memoir not only of one woman's struggle to survive the streets but also of her to the top ranks of the new mafia, where the only people more dangerous than rival gangs were members oown. At age five Sonia Rodriguez's stepfather began to abuse her; at 10 she was molested by her uncle anbeaten by her mother when she told on him; and by 13 her home had become a hangout for the Latin KingsQueens who were friends with her older sister. Threatened by rival gang members at school, Sonia turned from her education and extracurricular activities in favor of a world of drugs and violence. The Latin Kings, the largest and most notorious street gangs in America, became her refuge, but its violence cost her friendfreedom, self-respect, and nearly her life. As a Latin Queen, she experienced the exhilarating highs andunbelievable lows of gang life. From being shot at by her own gang and kicked out at age 18 with an infandaughter to rejoining the gang and distinguishing herself as a leader, her legacy as Lady Q was cemented bfor her...

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Reymundo Sanchezis the pseudonym of a former Latin King who no longer lives in Chicago. He is the autMy Bloody Lifeand Once a King, Always a King, and has appeared on Fox News Chicago, Telemundo, andUnivision. Sonia Rodriguezis the pseudonym of a former Latin Queen who no longer lives in Chicago.

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Once a King, Always a KingThe Unmaking of a Latin KingReymundo Sanchez

This riveting sequel to My Bloody Lifetraces Reymundo Sanchez's struggle to create a "normal" life outsideLatin Kings, one of the nation's most notorious street gangs, and to move beyond his past. Sanchez illustrhow the Latin King motto "once a king, always a king" rings true and details the difficulty and danger of leathat life behind. Filled with heart-pounding scenes of his backslide into drugs, sex, and violence, Once a KAlways a Kingrecounts how Sanchez wound up behind bars and provides an engrossing firsthand accoun

how the Latin Kings are run from inside the prison system. Harrowing testaments to Sanchez's determinatiorebuild his life include his efforts to separate his family from gang life and his struggle to adapt to marriage the corporate world. Despite temptations, nightmares, regressions into violence, and his own internal demoSanchez makes an uneasy peace with his new life. This raw, powerful, and brutally honest memoir traces ttransformation of an accomplished gangbanger into a responsible citizen.

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Reymundo Sanchezis the pseudonym of a former Latin King who no longer lives in Chicago. He is the autMy Bloody Lifeand has appeared on Fox News Chicago, Telemundo, and Univision.

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My Bloody LifeThe Making of a Latin KingReymundo Sanchez

Looking for an escape from childhood abuse, Reymundo Sanchez turned away from school and baseball to dalcohol, and then sex, and was left to fend for himself before age 14. The Latin Kings, one of the largest amost notorious street gangs in America, became his refuge and his world, but its violence cost him friends,freedom, self-respect, and nearly his life. This is a raw and powerful odyssey through the ranks of the newmafia, where the only people more dangerous than rival gangs are members of your own gang, who in one will say they'll die for you and in the next will order your assassination.

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Reymundo Sanchezis the pseudonym of a former Latin King who no longer lives in Chicago.

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Deadly ValentinesThe Story of Capone's Henchman "Machine Gun" Jack McGurn and Louise Rolfe, His Blonde AlibiJeffrey Gusfield

Almost before the gunsmoke from the St. Valentine's Day Massacre cleared, Chicago police had a suspect:McGurn. They just couldn't find him. McGurn, whose real name was Vincent Gebardi, was Al Capone's chiefassassin, a baby-faced Sicilian immigrant and professional killer of professional killers. But two weeks after murders, police found McGurn and his paramour, Louise May Rolfe, holed up downtown at the Stevens HoteBoth claimed they were in bed on the morning of the famous shootings, a titillating alibi that grabbed the p

attention and never let go.

Deadly Valentinestells one of the most outrageous stories of the 1920s, a twin biography of a couple whodefined the extremes and excesses of the Prohibition era in America. McGurn was a prizefighter, professionlevel golfer, and the ultimate urban predator and hit man who put the iron in Al Capone's muscle. Rolfe, abeautiful blonde dancer and libertine, was the epitome of fashion, rebellion, and wild abandon in the new jasubculture. They were the prototypes for decades of gangster literature and cinema, repres...

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Jeffrey Gusfield, a native Chicagoan, has researched the history of Jack McGurn, Louise Rolfe, and the Cayears for more than four decades.

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Family SecretsThe Case That Crippled the Chicago MobJeff Coen

Even in Chicago, a city steeped in mob history and legend, the Family Secrets case was a true spectacle wmade it to court in 2007. A top mob boss, a reputed consigliere, and other high-profile members of the ChicOutfit were accused in a total of eighteen gangland killings, revealing organized crime's ruthless grip on thethroughout the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.Painting a vivid picture of murder, courtroom drama, family loyalties and disloyalties, journalist Jeff Coenaccurately portrays the Chicago Outfit's cold-blooded--and sometimes incompetent-- killers and their crimethe case that brought them down. In 1998 Frank Calabrese Jr. volunteered to wear a wire to gather evideagainst his father, a vicious loan shark who strangled most of his victims with a rope before slitting their thto ensure they were dead. Frank Jr. went after his uncle Nick as well, a calculating but sometimes bumblingman who would become one of the highest-ranking turncoats in mob history, admitting he helped strangle,shoot, and bomb victims who got in the mob'...

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Jeff Coenis a reporter for the Chicago Tribune,covering federal trials and investigations from the Dirksen

Courthouse in downtown Chicago. He was present in the courtroom throughout the Family Secrets trial, an

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pieces on the case were featured in a popular series in the ChicagoTribune.



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Speaking OutA Congressman's Lifelong Fight Against Bigotry, Famine, and WarPaul Findley, Helen Thomas

In his twenty- two years as an Illinois congressman and in the years since he left office, Paul Findley has foto eradicate famine, end wars, and eliminate bigotry in U.S. foreign policy. This sweeping political memoir owith Findley's early days in rural Pittsfield, Illinois, and chronicles his service during six administrations inWashington. His many accomplishments in Congress include authoring the Famine Prevention Act, coauthorthe 1973 War Powers Resolution, leading agricultural trade missions to the Soviet Union and China, and stro

opposing the Vietnam War. This autobiography is also a no-holds-barred critique of Israel's lobby and its tothe national interests of the United States. Few politicians are so openly critical of their government, andFindley's opinions on what he believes to be disastrous foreign policy provide a unique behind-the- scenesperspective on the shaping of these policies in the latter half of the twentieth century.

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Author BioPaul Findleyserved as a U.S. representative from Illinois from 1960 to 1982. He is the author of DeliberatDeceptions: Facingthe Facts About the U.S.-Israeli Relationship, SilentNoMore:Confronting America's FaImages of Islam, and They Dare to Speak Out.

Helen Thomasis a former White House correspondent.

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Divorce in IllinoisUnderstandable Answers to Your Legal QuestionsSteven N. Peskind

Providing accurate and objective information to help make the right decisions during a divorce in Illinois, thiSummary

guide provides answers to 360 queries such as What is the mediation process in Illinois and is it required? Hquickly can one get a divorce? Who decides who gets the cars, the pets, and the house? What actions mi

influence child custody? How are bills divided and paid during the divorce? How much will a divorce cost?aWill a spouse have to pay some or all attorney fees?Structured in a question-and-answer format, this divhandbook provides clear and concise responses to help build confidence and give the peace of mind needemeet the challenges of a divorce proceeding.

Steven N. Peskindhas practiced law in Illinois for more than 25 years and has argued before the IllinoisSupreme Court for custodial parent rights. He is a member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyerof the American Society of Writers on Legal Subjects, and he serves on the faculty of the Family Law TrialAdvocacy Institute. He has been repeatedly listed in the Directory of Super Lawyers by his peers. He livesCharles, Illinois.

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O003000es: What It Means to

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What It Means to Be a White SoxThe South Side's Greatest Players Talk About White Sox BaseballBob Vorwald, Ozzie Guillen

Taking a decade-by-decade approach to the Chicago White Sox baseball tradition, this collection brings toover 40 stories from the most outstanding voices of the team. The spirit of White Sox baseball is not captuby just one phrase, one season, or one particular game; instead, the players and managers who made the happen over the decades blend their experiences to capture the true essence of their beloved team. Sox fwill relish the intimate stories told by the figures they have come to cherish.

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Bob Vorwaldis the executive producer of WGN Sports, overseeing nearly 200 Chicago sports telecasts eayear. He has worked in Chicago television for the past three decades, and is the author of Cubs Foreveraas the writer and producer of the documentary by the same name. He lives in Chicago. Ozzie Guillnis a League Baseball manager of the Chicago White Sox, and a former shortstop for the same team. Under hisleadership, the team won the American League pennant and went on to win the World Series in 2005; he ifirst Latino-born manager to do so. He lives in Chicago.

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O003000es: Essential:rything You Need tow to be a Real Fan

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White Sox EssentialEverything You Need to Know to Be a Real Fan!Lew Freedman

A one-stop record containing everything White Sox fans want to know about their favorite baseball team, resource is packed with anecdotes, history, explanations of traditions, statistics, trivia, and photos.

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Lew Freedmanis a Chicago-based sportswriter and an award-winning journalist who has worked for theChicago Tribune, theAnchorage Daily News, and the Philadelphia Inquirer.He is the author of 28 books, inCubs Essentialand White Sox Essential. He lives in Bolingbrook, Illinois.

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The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Chicago White SoxHeart-Pounding, Jaw-Dropping, and Gut-Wrenching Moments from Chicago White Sox HistoryMark Gonzales, Bill Melton

Genuine fans take the best team moments with the less than great, and know that the games that are besforgotten make the good moments truly shine. This monumental book of the Chicago White Sox documentsthe best moments and personalities in the history of the team, but also unmasks the regrettably awful andunflinchingly ugly. In entertaining-and unsparing-fashion, this book sparkles with White Sox highlights andlowlights, from wonderful and wacky memories to the famous and infamous. Such moments include the mag

run to the 2005 World Series title, as well as the notorious "Black Sox Scandal" that rocked the foundation sport. Whether providing fond memories, goose bumps, or laughs, this portrait of the team is sure to appeathe fan who has been through it all.

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Author BioMark Gonzalesis a seasoned sportswriter. His writing has appeared in such publications as the PeninsulaTribune, the San Jose Mercury News, theArizona Republic, Sports Illustrated, Baseball America, and theSporting News. He reports on the White Sox for the Chicago Tribune. Bill Meltonis a sports commentator Chicago White Sox broadcasts on Comcast SportsNet and a former third baseman in Major League Baseballprimarily playing with the Chicago White Sox. He was selected for the all-star team in 1971 and lead theAmerican League in homeruns during the same season. They both live in Chicago.

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Total White Sox ( 3 r d Ed i t i on) The Definitive Encyclopedia of the Chicago White SoxRichard C. Lindberg, Mark Fletcher, Ken "Hawk" Har...

The third edition of the bestselling definitive, comprehensive history of the beloved Chicago ballclub movesstory forward from the champagne-soaked celebrations following the 2005 World Series championship throuthe 2010 season. Revised and updated, it features dozens of new and rarely seen photographs, more than player biographies, year-by-year coverage from 1900 through 2010, front office profiles, complete postseawrap-ups, great moments in team history, and a richly detailed statistics section. A treasure trove of littleknown facts, oddities, and trivia, plus behind-the-scenes stories of Ozzie Guillen, Kenny Williams, and the eSouth Side clan add to the colorful and occasionally outrageous history of the Chicago White Sox.

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Richard C. Lindbergis an author, a journalist, and a research historian who has written and published mothan 15 books dealing with aspects of Chicago city history, politics, criminal justice, sports, and ethnicity. lifelong fan of the Chicago White Sox, Lindberg parlayed his research skills and enthusiasm for the ballclub four published volumes of history and a significant role as the official team historian. He is a former presidethe Society of Midland Authors and of the Illinois Academy of Criminology. Mark Fletcheris a photographe

a fan of the White Sox. Ken "Hawk" Harrelsonis a former MLB All-Star first baseman and outfielder and atelevision broadcast announcer for the White Sox.

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O003000es: Best Sports Stories

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"Then Ozzie Said to Harold. . ."The Best Chicago White Sox Stories Ever ToldLew Freedman, Billy Pierce

Written for every sports fan who follows the Chicago White Sox, this account goes behind the scenes to pinto the private world of the players, coaches, and decision makers-all while eavesdropping on their personconversations. From the locker room to the field, the book includes stories about Carlton Fisk, Bo Jackson,Shoeless Joe Jackson, Billy Pierce, and Frank Thomas, among others, allowing readers to relive the highlightthe celebrations.

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Lew Freedmanis a Chicago-based sportswriter and an award-winning journalist who has worked for theChicago Tribune, theAnchorage Daily News, and the Philadelphia Inquirer.He is the author of 28 books, inCubs Essentialand White Sox Essential. He lives in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Billy Pierceis a former MLB pitcherthe Chicago White Sox, a World Series champion, and a seven- time All-Star.

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Believe It!The Story of Chicago's World ChampionsJerome Holtzman

Eighty-eight years after their last World Series win, the Chicago White Sox made up for lost time by sweepthe Houston Astros to become the 2005 world champions of baseball. With 99 regular-season wins, the Soxbrought the second-best record in baseball to the postseason. Only one loss to the Angels prevented a comsweep in every phase of their postseason play to win with an impressive 11-1 record. Believe It!celebrateWhite Sox's championship season, its players, its manager, and its rich history. This book features the writChicagoTribunecolumnists John Kass, Rick Morrissey, and Mike Downey, who provide a narrative of the seand World Series win. There are exclusive interviews with key contributors- manager Ozzie Guillen, slugger Konerko, ace Mark Buerhle, and more-in which they talk about baseball and life with the Sox. And for thestatistician fans, the not-to-be-missed numbers behind the season and throughout White Sox history areincluded.

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The Chicago Tribuneis a daily newspaper in Chicago, Illinois that was founded in 1847. Jerome Holtzma

a journalist who covered Chicago news and sports for more than 50 years. He served as the official Major LBaseball historian for 10 years.

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Sox and the CityA Fan's Love Affair with the White Sox from the Heartbreak of '67 to the Wizards of OzRichard Roeper

Over the last 40 years, Richard Roeper has attended White Sox games, watching as his team established astreak that was almost unparalleled in Major League Baseball history. In this account of what it was like to up a White Sox fan in a Cubs nation, Roeper covers the recent history of the organization, from the heartbof 1967 and the South-Side Hit Men to the disco demolition and the magical 2005 season when they becamworld champions. Encapsulating what it means to be a baseball fan, root for the same sorry team no matte

what, and find vindication, this history of the White Sox is flavored with trivia; anecdotes about players, oand broadcasters; plus Roepers own humorous and personal reminiscences.

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Richard Roeper is the author of Hollywood Urban Legends, Schlock Value, Ten Sure Signs a Movie CharacteDoomed, and Urban Legends. He is a columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times and a cohost of Ebert & Roeper.lives in Chicago.

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100 Things White Sox Fans Should Know & Do Before They DieBob Vanderberg

A list of essential knowledge and experiences all fans of the Chicago White Sox must know and do in theirlifetime, this book covers the team's long history all the way through the 2013 season. Most White Sox fanhave taken in a game or two at U.S. Cellular Field, have seen highlights of a young Frank Thomas, and remethe team's 2005 World Series championship. But only real fans remember which player once took his pants after sliding into first base, can name the opposing outfielder who was showered with beer during the 1959Series, or remember who hit the most home runs onto the roof of old Comiskey Park. This is the ultimateresource guide for true fans of Chicago's South Side team, whether a die-hard booster from the days of BilPierce or a new supporter of Paul Konerko and Chris Sale.

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Bob Vanderberg grew up in Chicago's west suburbs and attended his first White Sox game- a jarring ninth- iloss to the Yankees-in 1954. He has been waiting ever since for that magical time when Chicago dominateAmerican League as New York has. Retired after nearly 40 years on the Chicago Tribune's sports staff, he author of five previous books, three of them on the White Sox. He lives in Lemont, Illinois.

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Said in StoneYour Game, My WaySteve Stone

Few in Chicago sports history have been as beloved on both the North and South Sides of the baseball-cracity as Steve Stone-a privilege that made no small contribution to the incredible stories shared in this funbaseball exploration led by the man himself. Part anecdote and part analysis, the book shares the unique sthe American League Cy Young Award-winning pitcher and fan-favorite broadcaster on the game that has his passion for nearly five decades. He starts by analyzing the game position by position; illustrating his po

with personal experiences and the players he has either played with or covered. What he hasn't seen, hisbroadcast partner of 15 years, Harry Caray, probably had, and he shares plenty of funny stories about theiyears together in the booth as well. Finally he takes a serious look at how the game has changed and whafuture holds for America's pastime.

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Steve Stoneis a former Major League Baseball pitcher whose 14-year playing career includes the Chicagoand Chicago White Sox as well as the Baltimore Orioles-with whom he pitched in the 1979 World Series andthe 1980 Cy Young Award for the American League. He is also a former broadcaster of 20 years with the CCubs, and a current color commentator for the Chicago White Sox. He has been awarded three Emmys. He in Chicago.

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Originally called Weeghman Park, Wrigley Field hosted its first game in 1914, and the 2014 season marks th100th anniversary of baseball's second oldest ballpark. In Wrigley Field: The Centennial, Les Krantz tells thof Wrigley's first 100 years-from the origins of the ivy on the outfield walls and ballpark traditions such asthrowing back home run balls to Ruth's called shot in the 1933 World Series and unforgettable moments feastars Ernie Banks, Ron Santo, Billy Williams, Ryne Sandberg, Greg Maddux, and more. Featuring numerousphotographs, Wrigley's first century is beautifully documented and an originally produced DVD narrated by LBoudreau Jr. and Ron Santo Jr. features footage from throughout the stadium's history and interviews withBrickhouse, Ron Santo, Ernie Banks, and others.

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Les Krantzhas worked for Chicagomagazine, the Chicago Tribune, Esquire, Golf, and Ski. He is the autho

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many sports books, including Dark Horses and Underdogs, Not Till the Fat Lady Sings, Reel Baseball, YankeClassics, and Yankee Stadium: A Tribute. He lives in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.



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What It Means to Be a CubThe North Side's Greatest Players Talk About Cubs BaseballBob Vorwald, Ernie Banks

Taking a decade-by-decade approach to the Chicago Cubs baseball tradition, this collection brings togethe40 stories from the most outstanding voices of the team. The spirit of Cubs baseball is not captured by jusphrase, one season, or one particular game; instead, the players and managers who made the magic happeover the decades blend their experiences to capture the true essence of their beloved team. Cubs fans wilthe intimate stories told by the figures they have come to cherish.

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Bob Vorwaldis the executive producer of WGN Sports, overseeing nearly 200 Chicago sports telecasts eayear. He has worked in Chicago television for the past three decades, and is the author of Cubs Foreveraas the writer and producer of the documentary by the same name. He lives in Chicago. Ernie Banksis a rMajor League Baseball shortstop and first baseman, and a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. His entire 1year career was played with the Chicago Cubs, during which he earned honors that include being named anStar 14 times, two National League Most Valuable Player awards, and the honor of being the first number rby the Cubs. He lives in Los Angeles.

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162-0: Imagine a Cubs Perfect SeasonA Game-by-Game Anaylsis of the Greatest Wins in Cubs HistoryDan McGrath, Bob Vanderberg

Imagining a year in which the lovable losers never lose a single game, this idealistic resource identifies the memorable victory in Chicago Cubs history on every single day of the baseball calendar season, from late Mto late October. Ranging from games with incredible historical significance and individual achievement to thwith high drama and high stakes, the book envisions the impossible: a blemish-free Cubs season. Evocativephotos, original quotes, thorough research, and engaging prose and analysis add another dimension.

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Dan McGrathgrew up on Chicago baseball and was in the stands at Wrigley Field for Ferguson Jenkins' dewith the Cubs in 1966, as well as the Cubs' epic meltdown in Game 6 of the 2003 NLCS. A journalist for nea

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years, McGrath supervised Chicago baseball coverage during his 12 years as sports editor of the ChicagoTribune. Bob Vanderberggrew up in Chicago's western suburbs and spent nearly 40 years as an editor anreporter in the Chicago Tribune's sports department. He attended his first Cubs game in July 1955 and haswritten several books about baseball. He lives in Lemont, Illinois.



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Cubs ForeverMemories from the Men Who Lived ThemBob Vorwald, Stephen Green

Cubs Forevercelebrates the 60-year romance between the team, the superstation, and the fans. It bringslife some of the great games and moments in the team's history, such as Ernie Banks' 500th home run, the night game at Wrigley Field, and four no-hitters. Add in stories from the men who work behind the scenes Wrigley and WGN, plus interviews with the team's many stars over this six-decade period, and you have abaseball bonanza for fans of all ages.

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Bob Vorwaldis the executive producer of WGN Sports, overseeing more than 160 Cubs, White Sox, and Btelecasts each year. He is a 25-year veteran of the Chicago sports scene and the writer and producer of tCubs Forever: Celebrating 60 Years of WGN-TVand the Cubs documentary. Stephen Greenhas been the

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award-winning official team photographer of the Chicago Cubs since 1982. His previous work includes WriglField: A Celebration of the Friendly Confines.

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For the Love of the Cubs ( 4 th Ed i t ion ) An A-to-Z Primer for Cubs Fans of All AgesFrederick C. Klein, Mark Anderson, Pat Hughes

Expressing the passion felt for the Cubs using all 26 letters of the alphabet accompanied by rhymes, colorfuillustrations, and informative text, this tribute to the Chicago team explores the sports obsession in a freshhumorous way. Readers will enjoy fun facts and amusing illustrations of some of the most famous charactethe baseball team's long history, including Ernie Banks and Sammy Sosa.

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Frederick C. Kleinis a longtime writer and editor for the Wall Street Journal, where he originated the "On

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Sports" column. He is a freelance writer and the author of many books, including several other entries in ththe Love of . . .series. He lives in Scottsdale, Arizona. Mark Andersonis an illustrator whose work hasappeared on the back cover of National Geographic, the New Yorker, and Timeand inside theAtlantic MonBusinessWeek, Harvard Business Review, Outside, and many other periodicals. He is the illustrator and desiof Triumph Books' popular For the Love of . . .series. He lives in Chicago. Pat Hughesis the play-by-playbroadcaster for the Chicago Cubs on WGN Radio.



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Few and Chosen CubsDefining Cubs Greatness Across the ErasRon Santo, Phil Pepe, Ernie Banks, Ryne Sandberg

Famed former Cubs player Ron Santo lists the top five players at every position in the history of the franchwith explanation for each decision, along with statistics for every player and dozens of photos throughout

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Ron Santois a former baseball player for the Chicago Cubs, a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fam

nine-time All-Star, and a seven-time top-10 home run leader. He broadcasts Cubs games for WGN Radio. PPepeis the author of more than 40 books on sports, including collaborations with Yankees legends MickeyMantle, Billy Martin, and Whitey Ford. He is a former Yankees beat writer for the New York Daily Newsand former president of the Baseball Writers Association of America. Ernie Banksis a retired Major League Basshortstop and first baseman, and a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. His entire 19-year career was plawith the Chicago Cubs, during which he earned honors that include being named an All-Star 14 times, twoNational League Most Valuable Player awards, and the honor of being the first number retired by the Cubs. lives in Los Angeles. Ryne Sandbergis a former second baseman for the Chicago Cubs.

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The Cubs Fan's Guide to HappinessGeorge Ellis

The Chicago Cubs tradition is one built on spectacular losing streaks and even more spectacular collapsesdespite all the losses and disappointments, an amazing thing happens every summer at the corner of AddisSheffield: millions of fans flock to Wrigley Field and millions more fans across the country regularly tune in twatch Cubs games broadcast on television. Exactly why Cubs fans support their squad with such recklessabandon isn't entirely clear-these people represent a remarkable aberration of human psychology, epitomiz

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spirit and experience of dedication to a desperate cause. And the whole time, they're oddly happy. The CuFan's Guide to Happinessreveals what makes Cubs fans tick and what keeps them happy. It explains why over until you're mathematically eliminated, why winning really isn't everything, and why it's perfectly acceto blame all your trouble on a scapegoat-which may or may not be an actual goat. The fully revised editionprovides educational sidebars, practical applications, and true words of wisdom from celebrity Cubs f...

George Ellisis the cofounder of the Heckler, a satirical Chicago sports publication. Originally focused on thCubs, the Hecklerexpanded to cover all Chicago sports in 2006. He lives in Austin, Texas.

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Sweet LouLou Piniella: A Life in BaseballMelissa Isaacson

From Rookie of the Year to two-time Manager of the Year, with three World Series rings in between, Lou Pistory is as compelling as the man himself. From a boyhood in Tampa that shaped, in every way, the athleteperson he would become; to his years with the Kansas City Royals, an experience that would teach him abthe business of baseball; to his wild years in New York that would give him his first two World Series rings athrust him into George Steinbrenner's infamous revolving door; his many varied experiences all set him on c

to finding his true calling. Sweet Lou brings the story of one of the most intriguing managers in the game torelives history with those who were there, and probes the man himself: his great loves, his great losses, angreatest successes. Author Melissa Isaacson explores Piniella's background, his parents, his friends, and hisin Tampa that explain not only his hot-headedness but also reveal a very down-to-earth family man. Alongway, she charts his ascension to become the beloved skipper of the Cubs, setting his sig...

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Melissa Isaacsonis in her 26th year of covering sports, returning to her native Chicago to write for theChicago Tribunein 1990. She has since been the principal beat writer for the Bulls and Bears as well as acolumnist and feature writer, covering virtually every major sporting event over the years. A baseball lover her life, Isaacson covered the Florida Grapefruit League for Florida Todayand the Orlando Sentinel, and hapart of Chicago's seasonal and postseason baseball coverage, including the '03, '07 and '08 Cubs. She is thauthor of Transition Game: An Inside Look at Life with the Chicago Bulls. Isaacson is a University of Iowagraduate and lives in Northbrook with her husband Rick Mawrence and their children, Amanda and Alec.

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FergieMy Life from the Cubs to CooperstownFergie Jenkins, Lew Freedman, Billy Williams

Jenkins' life story-from Chatham, Ontario, to Cooperstown-is compelling, and Fergie tells it himself in his owunique and inimitable style. A tremendous all-around athlete who has always been proud of his roots andrepresenting his country during a lifetime in the game, Jenkins established a reputation as one of the greatpitchers of not only his era but of all time. A strikeout king who whiffed more than 3,000 batters, Jenkins eathe trust of his managers as a pitcher who completed what he started. This is the story of a man who refube leveled by sadness and disappointments away from the playing field. It is also the story of behind-the-sgood humor in clubhouses and what takes place on baseball teams as they live and play together for monta time, as only Fergie can tell it.

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Fergie Jenkinsis a former Major League Baseball pitcher who was w three-time All Star and the 1971 NatLeague Cy Young Award winner. He was elected into the MLB Hall of Fame in 1991. Lew Freedmanis the of 35 books. A former sportswriter for the Chicago Tribune,Anchorage Daily News, and Philadelphia Inquire

Freedman has won more than 250 journalism awards. He lives in the Chicago area. Billy Williamsis a formMajor League Baseball player and teammate of Fergie Jenkins.

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Ron SantoHeart and Soul of the CubsTribune, Chicago

Chicago will never forget the Santo "heel click" or their beloved #10. Ron Santo passed away December 2, after battling cancer and diabetes. He was a nine time All-Star and five time Golden Glove winner as a CubSanto has been Cubs color commentator on WGN-AMsince 1990. In this tribute to the legendary Cub, TriumBooks partners with the Chicago Tribuneto celebrate his Chicago legacy and all that he meant to baseballin the city.

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The Chicago Tribuneis the largest daily newspaper that serves the Chicagoland area.

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Billy WilliamsMy Sweet-Swinging Lifetime with the CubsBilly Williams, Fred Mitchell, Ron Santo

One of the most popular Cubs of all time-and now an executive advisor for the team-Williams reminisces abhis early years, his Hall of Fame career, and his five decades in the game in this inspirational autobiographyBilly Williams: My Sweet-Swinging Lifetime with the Cubs, he remembers the sturdy values and selfless devof the people from Whistler who helped shape his character; people like Lilly Dixon, his grade school principVirgil Rhodes, his high school coach, both of whom he remembered in his Hall of Fame induction speech, anhis father who lived long enough to see his son play in the big leagues.

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Billy Williamsplayed for the Chicago Cubs from 1958 through 1974. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame1987, and is currently an executive advisor for the Cubs. Fred Mitchellhas spent the past 33 years as asportswriter covering the Chicago Bears, Cubs, and Bulls for the Chicago Tribune. Mitchell has written seveother books, including nationally acclaimed Playing Through with Earl and Tiger Woods. Mitchell lives in ChiRon Santois a Hall of Fame baseball player who spent his entire career with the Chicago Cubs.

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Bears EssentialEverything You Need to Know to Be a Real Fan!David Claerbaut, Dan Jiggetts

A one-stop record containing everything Bears fans want to know about their favorite football team, thisresource is packed with anecdotes, history, explanations of traditions, statistics, trivia, and photos.

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David Claerbautis a sports psychologist, a consultant, and a former high school and college athletics dire

coach, and radio analyst. He is the author of Bart Starr: When Leadership Mattered, Cardinals Essential,Durocher's Cubs, and Recruiting Confidential. He lives in Chicago. Dan Jiggettsis a former offensive linemathe Chicago Bears.

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Bears RoarMeet the Men Who Put the Swagger Back Into Chicago FootballBooks, Triumph

Here are 22 exclusive profiles and dramatic color photos of the players and coaches who have made the 20Chicago Bears something special to watch.

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The Chicago Tribuneis a daily newspaper in Chicago, Illinois that was founded in 1847.

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Bear With MeA Family History of George Halas and the Chicago BearsPatrick McCaskey, Mike Sandrolini

In Bear With Me, George "Papa Bear" Halas' grandson, Patrick McCaskey, tells this and many other stories ahis famous grandfather from a fresh and personal family perspective. Inviting readers to share and reminisconly about George Halas, the founding of the NFL, and the history of the Chicago Bears, this collection is aabout what it was like growing up in the family that founded and owns one of the most valuable franchisesof professional sports.

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Patrick McCaskeyis the grandson of George Halas, a board member of the Chicago Bears, and the team'sdirector of special projects. He currently serves on numerous boards and committees, including the Sports International, the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund, and the Chicago Bears Outreach. He lives in Lake FoIllinois. Mike Sandroliniis an award-winning writer, editor, and columnist whose stories have appeared in Chicago newspapers and nationally-published magazines.

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Super BearsThe Remarkable Story of the 2006 Chicago BearsBooks, Triumph

Relive the incredible run to Super Bowl XLI that culminated in a 29-17 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. The CTribune captured the emotion and thrill of the Bears' first appearance in a Super Bowl since 1985 throughhundreds of vibrant photos and stories from the unforgettable season couldn't come from any source closethe action!

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The Rise & Self-Destruction of the Greatest Football Team in HistoThe Chicago Bears and Super Bowl XXJohn Mullin, John Madden

This book is the story of one of the greatest football teams in the history of the NFL: the '85 Bears. They wfor a brief, magical moment, a band of eccentrics who went from nobodies to rock stars and cult figures-th

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took America on a wild ride in the middle of one of the wildest times in history. TheRise and Self-Destructithe Greatest Football Team in Historyreveals all the stories from that year, like how Walter Payton ended hiding in a storage closet and why the team collapsed under the weight of its own greatness.

John Mullinis a Chicago Tribunewriter who has covered the Bears since the closing days of the 1985 erahas won writing awards from the Pro Football Writers of America and Associated Press Sports Editors, in adto an Emmy Award for his "Bears Insider" segment of the FOX-TVBears pregame show. His writing has beennationally syndicated and he is the author of Tales from the Chicago Bears Sidelines. He lives in Deerfield,Illinois.

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Da CoachIrreverent Stories from His Players, Coaches, and FriendsRich Wolfe

Capturing the tough, no-holds-barred stories told by Mike Ditka's drinking buddies, combative players, loyateammates, friends, and fans, this unique tell-all shows "Da Coach" through the eyes of the people closesthim. Raucous and amusing, this biography proves that Ditka's no-nonsense attitude and give- 'em-hell demeon the playing field was certainly no act. Gale Sayers, Dick Butkus, and Walt Garrison remember going shouto shoulder on the gridiron with the monster of the midway himself. Jim McMahon, Mike Singletary, and Tho"Hollywood" Henderson share incredible stories of Ditka's intense sideline strategizing, skirmishes, and scuffTom Landry, Dave McGinnis, and Bob Costas recount Ditka's early years as a renegade roughhouser, and hincredible success as the man in charge of the World Champion Chicago Bears. Da Coachcelebrates the lifecolorful times of a true sports original who has it all-guts, glory, and personality to spare.

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Rich Wolfeis a sports marketing consultant, has owned a minor league basketball team, and currently own

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Central Hockey League franchise. He is the author of I Remember Harry Carayand Sports Fans Who Made

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SayersMy Life and TimesGale Sayers, Fred Mitchell, Dick Butkus

Four decades ago, Gale Sayers allowed his remarkable running ability on the football field to speak for him.Today, Sayers has a powerful and poignant message to pass along not only to athletes but to everyone, aa message straight from his heart. Sayers, who grew up in modest surroundings in Omaha, Neb., is the soncar polisher and mechanic. After fielding 75 college scholarship offers, he selected Kansas, where he becamAll-American halfback before being selected in the first round of the 1965 draft by the Bears. Later, he bec

the youngest man ever inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, at age 34. A knee injury in 1968 cut shspectacular career, which included an NFL record 6-touchdown effort against the San Francisco 49ers. Thstory of Sayers' friendship with former Bears teammate Brian Piccolo was immortalized in the 1971 made-fomovie "Brian's Song," which starred James Caan as Piccolo and Billy Dee Williams as Sayers. The loss of Briahelped Sayers put his life in proper perspective. He later realized his serious knee injury was just a mino...

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Gale Sayersis a former professional football player in the National Football League who spent his entire cawith the Chicago Bears. Sayers is a member of both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the College Football Fame. He is now a successful entrepreneur in the information technology field and an active philanthropistMitchellis a sportswriter covering the Chicago Bears, Cubs, and Bulls for the Chicago Tribune. He is the aof the "Around Town" column in the Tribune'ssports section and has written seven other books, including nationally acclaimed Playing Throughwith Earl and Tiger Woods. He lives in Chicago. Dick Butkusis a formprofessional football player for the Chicago Bears. He was drafted in 1965 and is widely regarded as one of

most feared and intimidating linebackers of his time. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1

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Walter & MeStanding in the Shadow of SweetnessEddie Payton, Paul T. Brown, Craig Wiley

Widely regarded as one of the best football players to ever tie on a pair of cleats, Walter Payton led afascinating and ultimately tragic life. Told in the voices of those who knew him best, this biography of theChicago Bears legendary running back tells the inspiring account of the reward of hard work and is an uplifttestament to the power of the human spirit. It is a story of inspiration, redemption, and the deep passion brothers felt for the sport of football. More than a decade after the untimely death of Walter Payton, his obrother recalls the moments they shared and the continuing sting of the loss of a legend. This glimpse intoPayton's life doesn't sugarcoat the issues or glorify the late superstar, but rather it addresses the subjectssuicide, drug abuse, and infidelity head-on with intimate knowledge of the facts. In this candid take, Walteolder brother discloses the true life of man simply known as "Sweetness."

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Eddie Paytonis the older brother of Walter Payton. He is the golf coach at Jackson State University and aformer NFL player. He lives in Jackson, Mississippi. Paul T. Brownis a widely published wildlife photographe

writer. He is the author of True Boo: Gator Catchin' Orangutan Boxin' and My Wild Ride to the PGA Tour. Hin Brandon, Mississippi. Craig Wileyis the founder and literary agent for the Craig Wiley Agency. He is a mof the associate faculty at Indiana University-Indianapolis and teaches on American politics and the UnitedStates legal system. He lives in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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100 Things Bulls Fans Should Know & Do Before They DieKent McDill

The premier reference for making Chicago Bulls fandom a lifestyle instead of just a sports preference, thiscollection of essential team knowledge and Bulls-related activities distills the past 50 years of NBA basketba fun checklist that will appeal to fans of any age. It's one thing to have been to the United Center and rofor Derrick Rose, to relish highlights of a young Michael Jordan, or even to know that all six championship tewere led by Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Coach Phil Jackson. But it is a whole other level of fan commitmenknow who Benny the Bull is named after, which player once grabbed 37 rebounds in a single game, and how

Bulls missed out on Magic Johnson in the draft. These facts and trivia-as well as important dates, playernicknames, key jersey numbers through history, and even the best places to eat before or after a game-arincluded in this resource that will enlighten new fans and initiate them into proper Bulls fandom, or remind dhard fans why theirs is the team to follow year after year.

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Kent McDillis a sportswriter for NBA.com and has been a journalist for more than 30 years, including coverthe Chicago Bulls beat for the Daily Herald, traveling with the team from 1988 to 1999, and being the only writer to cover all six championship teams. He is the author of Bill Wennington's Tales from the Bulls HardwHe lives in Park Ridge, Illinois.

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HawkeytownChicago Blackhawks' Run for the 2010 Stanley CupTribune, Chicago

After nearly half a century, the Stanley Cup again belongs to Chicago and fans can now bring all their memof the Blackhawks' run home with this unique keepsake. Filled with full-color images and stories about thechampionship season, Hawkeytownis a must-have for fans that have finally seen the Hawks' 49-yearchampionship drought come to an end.

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The Ch i cag o T r i bune is the largest daily newspaper that serves the Chicagoland area.

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J.R.My Life as the Most Outspoken, Fearless, and Hard-Hitting Man in HockeyJeremy Roenick, Kevin Allen

Jeremy Roenick, one of the premier hockey players of his generation and one of the greatest American starNHL has ever known, shares his life story in this frank and unflinching autobiography. After making his debuan 18-year-old with the Chicago Blackhawks, Roenick thrilled fans with his flashy style, take-no-prisonersapproach, and jaw-dropping skills. A native of Boston, Roenick went on to play for four more franchises- incthe Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angeles Kings-during his incredible 18-season career. By the time he was th

Roenick had racked up 513 goals-the second most of any American-born player-and 703 assists. Now a telike-it- is commentator for NBC and the NHL, Roenick takes readers on a behind-the-scenes, warts-and-all through his illustrious career, both on and off the ice.

Summary

Jeremy Roenickis a member of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame and one of only four American-born players score 500 or more career NHL goals. He is currently a hockey analyst for NBC. Kevin Allenis the author or

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coauthor of more than a dozen sports books, including Brett: His Own Story, Star-Spangled Hockey: Celeb75 Years of USA Hockey, and Without Fear: Hockey's 50 Greatest Goaltenders. He lives in Ypsilanti, Michig

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Forever a BlackhawkStan Mikita, Bob Verdi

Few athletes in the grand history of Chicago sports have ever been as beloved as the Chicago BlackhawksMikita. One of the most popular players of his or any era, Mikita thrilled fans with his unique combination ofspeed, skill and grace. Forever a Blackhawkis amust-have keepsake for Blackhawk fans of all ages and a ropportunity to celebrate the life of one of Chicago's favorite sons.

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Stan Mikitais one of the greatest centers in the history of hockey. During his illustrious 22 year ChicagoBlackhawks career, he set franchise records for games played, assists, and points, and led the 1960-1961 to the Stanley Cup. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1983. Bob Verdiis the ChicagoBlackhawks' team historian and has covered sports for five decades, including more than 40 years as a coluand contributor for the Chicago Tribune.

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Oddball IndianaA Guide to Some Really Strange PlacesJerome Pohlen

Square Donuts. The World's Largest Stump. Oscar the Monster Turtle. Johnny Appleseed's grave. The KinseInstitute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction. While other travel guides tell you about yet anothcozy bed-and-breakfast and bike trails through Brown County, Oddball Indianaoffers wacky travel destinand little-known historical tidbits. Why is Nancy Barnett's grave in the middle of a country road? Where cago to communicate with your dead Aunt Clara? Who invented Alka-Seltzer? How did David Letterman get fi

from his first broadcasting gig? This is the guide to the real Indiana, birthplace of corn flakes, Dan Quayle, Wonder Bread, for those who want to laugh, not lounge, on their vacation.

Summary

Jerome Pohlenis the author of Oddball Illinoisand Oddball Wisconsin. He is a regular travel contributor to848 Showon WBEZ, the Chicago affiliate of National Public Radio. He lives in Chicago.

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mph Books1600787546Date: 8/10/12



O015000es: Always a...

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Always Fighting IrishPlayers, Coaches, and Fans Share Their Passion for Notre Dame FootballJohn Heisler, Tim Prister

Drawing insight from nearly 100 former players, coaches, and others directly tied to this storied and revereschool, fans will read firsthand accounts about what being a part of the legendary football program meansultimate compendium of everything that is special about the University of Notre Dame and Fighting Irish foothis book includes the memories of everyone from John Lujack, Joe Montana, and Aaron Taylor, as well as Fighting Irish greats. Some highlights include the 100 most important moments in Notre Dame football histobeloved landmarks and hang outs from the Notre Dame campus and South Bend area, the greatest playershistory of the program, and of course, the championship seasons. Fans will relish these retellings of themoments, games, and teams by the dozens of former players, coaches, and fans that are best qualified to them.

Summary

John Heislerjoined the University of Notre Dame sports information staff in 1978, was named sports informdirector in 1988, and currently serves as senior associate athletics director for media and broadcast relatio

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is the author or editor of several books on Notre Dame, including 100 Things Notre Dame Fans Should KnowBefore They Die, Greatest Moments in Notre Dame Football History, and University of Notre Dame FootbalVault. He lives in Granger, Indiana. Tim Pristerhas been writing about the Fighting Irish since 1980. He seas editor of Blue & Gold Illustratedfor 20 seasons before being named senior writer for the publication, andhas since joined IrishIllustrated.com as well. He is the author of The New Gold Standard: Charlie Weis and Dame's Rise to Gloryand What It Means to Be Fighting Irish. He lives in South Bend, Indiana.



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O015000es: Best Sports Stories

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"Then Ara Said to Joe. . ."The Best Notre Dame Football Stories Ever ToldJohn Heisler

Written for every sports fan who follows the Fighting Irish, this account goes behind the scenes to peek inprivate world of the players, coaches, and decision makers-all while eavesdropping on their personalconversations. From the Notre Dame locker room to the sidelines and inside the huddle, the book includescomments from Ara Parseghian, Ziggie Czarobski, and Frank Leahy, among others, allowing readers to relivehighlights and the celebrations.

Summary

John Heislerjoined the University of Notre Dame sports information staff in 1978, was named sports informdirector in 1988, and currently serves as senior associate athletics director for media and broadcast relatiois a native of South Bend, Indiana, and has been following Notre Dame football since 1964, when he first sregularly attending Fighting Irish games.

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Crossroad Publishingmpany0824525422Date: 9/1/09

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The Spirit of Notre Dame ( 2n d Ed i t i on) Legends, Traditions, and Inspirations from One of America's Most Beloved UniversitiesJeremy Langford, Jim Langford, Regis Philbin

Celebrating the character and heritage of the University of Notre Dame, this collection of stories captures spirit of an institution that has come to symbolize excellence and faith in action. A variety of places andpersonalities are described-from the Golden Dome to the Grotto, from faith-filled visionaries and world-renoscholars to celebrated coaches and athletes-setting Notre Dame apart as an institution of mystique and grthat has deeply influenced millions of people. Included in these pages are stories of many of the university'prominent leaders: its bold founder, Reverend Edward Sorin; Fathers Corby, Hesburgh, and Malloy; professoFrank O'Malley and Emil T. Hofman; and a host of graduates-such as Dr. Tom Dooley and Judge Ann Williamhave made a difference in the world. Many of the school's most famous athletes, including legends of the gKnute Rockne, Rudy Ruettinger, and Chris Zorich, are profiled alongside stories of miraculous comebacks anincredible victories, making this account a fascinating and inspiring story of scholars and champions.

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Jim Langfordis a faculty member at the University of Notre Dame and the former director of the UniversityNotre Dame Press from 1974 to 1999. He is the author of several books, including The Cub's Fan's Book of

Happy Are They, and Rookie. He lives in South Bend, Indiana. Jeremy Langfordis the communications dirfor the Chicago Province of the Society of Jesus and the author of God Moments, The Journey to Peace, aSeeds of Faith. He lives in Evanston, Illinois. Regis Philbinis an alumnus of the University of Notre Dame. hosted many television programs, including Live with Regis and Kellyand Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?Heauthor of I'm Only One Manand Who Wants to be Me?He lives in New York City.

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O015000es: Game Day

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Game Day: Notre Dame FootballThe Greatest Games, Players, Coaches and Teams in the Glorious Tradition of Fighting Irish FootbaMike Golic

Whether rediscovering the best team moments, or initiating into the histories and traditions of Fighting Irisfandom, this book about the University of Notre Dame football team is both a useful resource and cherishamemorabilia. Packed with anecdotes of the players, explanations about the beginnings of rivalries and tradidetailed histories about the greatest players and moments in the school's history, lists of the most successseasons, recaps of the most exciting games ever played, and year-by-year statistics, this collectible book

primary source for anyone eager to be an expert regarding anything about the Fighting Irish. The book capthe essence of what it means to be a true Notre Dame fan: more national championships than any programseven Heisman Trophy winners, blue and gold (and sometimes green), the House That Rockne Built, the GoDome, Touchdown Jesus, Ara, "The Victory March," pep rallies in the JACC, gold dust, Fair Catch Corby, theGuard, "Notre Dame, Our Mother," and the Four Horsemen.

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Athlon Sportsis a publisher of preseason, single-title sports annuals, covering professional and college atand distributed throughout North America and Europe. Founded in 1967, they are now the largest sportsmagazine in the U.S., and have won Publisher of the Year, Magazine of the Year, and an Emmy Award. The

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based primarily in Nashville, Tennessee. Mike Golicis the cohost of the ESPN Radio show Mike and Mike inMorning, and is an analyst for the ESPN and ESPN2 studio programming of professional and collegiate footbis a former captain of the University of Notre Dame football team, and was drafted into the NFL with the HOilers. He had a nine-year professional career, which included seasons playing for the Philadelphia Eagles a

Miami Dolphins. He lives in Avon, Connecticut.

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Echoes of Notre Dame FootballThe Greatest Stories Ever ToldJohn Heisler, Charlie Weis

Bringing the history of the University of Notre Dame's Fighting Irish to life, this record details the team's langames and legendary personalities. Compiled are accounts from sportswriters over the past century thatdocument the most memorable games, profile coaching and playing legends, uncover the mystique of FightIrish football, and explain the Notre Dame phenomenon.

Summary

John Heislerjoined the University of Notre Dame sports information staff in 1978, was named sports informdirector in 1988, and currently serves as senior associate athletics director for media and broadcast relatiois a native of South Bend, Indiana, and has been following Notre Dame football since 1964, when he first sregularly attending Fighting Irish games. Charlie Weisis a former head football coach at the University of Dame.

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What It Means to Be Fighting IrishAra Parseghian and Notre Dame's Greatest PlayersTim Prister, Ara Parseghian

Taking a decade-by-decade approach to the University of Notre Dame football tradition, this collection brintogether over 40 stories from the most outstanding voices of the program. The spirit of Fighting Irish footbnot captured by just one phrase, one season, or one particular game; instead, the student-athletes andcoaches who made the magic happen over the decades blend their experiences to capture the true essentheir beloved school. Notre Dame fans will relish the intimate stories told by the figures they have come to

cherish.

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Tim Pristerserved as editor of Blue & Gold Illustratedfor 20 years, and now acts as senior writer. His repoon Notre Dame football has been cited by Sports Illustrated. Ara Parseghianbecame the head coach at NDame in 1964 and served for 11 seasons, during which they won two consensus national championships asas three major bowl victories. Named College Coach of the Year in 1964, he was later voted in the NationaFootb

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