Fightin' Gators

A History of the University of Florida Football

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, History, Art & Architecture, Photography, Pictorials, Travel, Administration
Cover of the book Fightin' Gators by Kevin M. McCarthy, Arcadia Publishing Inc.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Kevin M. McCarthy ISBN: 9781439610701
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc. Publication: April 28, 2000
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing Language: English
Author: Kevin M. McCarthy
ISBN: 9781439610701
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Publication: April 28, 2000
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Language: English

The University of Florida, the state's oldest and largest university, is recognized today as one of the country's most academically diverse public institutions. Though able to trace its history to 1853, the school did not begin its popular football program until the first few years of the 20th century. The program has had its share of scandals and embarrassments over time, but it has also produced two Heisman Trophy winners, a national champion, numerous players drafted into the professional ranks, and a visibility that consistently ranks the team in the top five in the country. Now attracting 85,000 fans to each of its home games, the Gators� football program has become a vital part of the University of Florida.
When the team won the national championship in 1996, no one could have predicted such success just 90 years earlier. Fortunately, that fascinating journey through the last century has been captured in great photographs that include formal portraits of teams; action shots on the field; views of �The Swamp�; and snapshots of fans from every decade. These images tell the story of the birth and growth of a football team, a team that has brought enjoyment to millions and national recognition to the University of Florida.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The University of Florida, the state's oldest and largest university, is recognized today as one of the country's most academically diverse public institutions. Though able to trace its history to 1853, the school did not begin its popular football program until the first few years of the 20th century. The program has had its share of scandals and embarrassments over time, but it has also produced two Heisman Trophy winners, a national champion, numerous players drafted into the professional ranks, and a visibility that consistently ranks the team in the top five in the country. Now attracting 85,000 fans to each of its home games, the Gators� football program has become a vital part of the University of Florida.
When the team won the national championship in 1996, no one could have predicted such success just 90 years earlier. Fortunately, that fascinating journey through the last century has been captured in great photographs that include formal portraits of teams; action shots on the field; views of �The Swamp�; and snapshots of fans from every decade. These images tell the story of the birth and growth of a football team, a team that has brought enjoyment to millions and national recognition to the University of Florida.

More books from Arcadia Publishing Inc.

Cover of the book Franklin Park by Kevin M. McCarthy
Cover of the book Wings Over San Antonio by Kevin M. McCarthy
Cover of the book A People's History of the Lake of the Ozarks by Kevin M. McCarthy
Cover of the book Lower Merion and Narberth by Kevin M. McCarthy
Cover of the book Historic Washington Park by Kevin M. McCarthy
Cover of the book Around Wiscasset by Kevin M. McCarthy
Cover of the book Stories from Montana's Enduring Frontier by Kevin M. McCarthy
Cover of the book Wichita's Riverside Parks by Kevin M. McCarthy
Cover of the book Wicked St. Louis by Kevin M. McCarthy
Cover of the book Berkley by Kevin M. McCarthy
Cover of the book Point Sur by Kevin M. McCarthy
Cover of the book Early Kirkland by Kevin M. McCarthy
Cover of the book Along the Battenkill by Kevin M. McCarthy
Cover of the book Arlington County Police Department by Kevin M. McCarthy
Cover of the book For the Love of Texas by Kevin M. McCarthy
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy