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Informationen zum Autor Greg Guffey, Director of Publications and Technology for the Indiana House of Representatives, is author of More than a Game, a history of basketball in Henry County, Indiana, and The Greatest Basketball Story Ever Told: The Milan Miracle, 50th Anniversary Edition (IUP, 2003). He lives in Indianapolis, Indiana. Klappentext This is a book for all fans of Indiana basketball. Zusammenfassung The years 1950-1959 marked the time when basketball truly became the sport of Indiana. This book captures the flavor of the period and showcases many of the best teams, players, and coaches. It is useful for fans of Indiana basketball. Inhaltsverzeichnis Contents Acknowledgments Introduction 1. The Beginning: "It was every player's dream to be on the varsity team. That's all we thought about." 2. "You just forget everything and play by instinct." 3. "If you weren't at the ballgame, you were either dead or sick." 4. "It was a knock-down, drag-out affair each time we played." 5. "Being a senior, it was like the world had come to an end." 6. "We're an old river town with a lot of pride." 7. "You fought like crazy against them, but you were friends when it was over." 8. "The idea one guy can't get you there is wrong." 9. "Once we got past Muncie, I thought we could beat the world." 10. "The sectional was the big thing. That was what gave you the bragging rights." 11. "Very few small towns . . . are known like this small town." 12. "Oscar made the difference." 13. "We didn't beat them with a bunch of ham-and-eggers." 14. "I hear you are a pretty good player. If you've got anything, I'll get it out of you." 15. "He looked like a toothpick, but he could shoot." Epilogue Appendix Recommended Reading Index
