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Maroon & Gold Forever: Celebrating 125 Years of Gopher Football
Maroon Gold Forever Celebrating 125 Years of Gopher Football Author:Ross Bernstein The University of Minnesota's amazing football history comes to life like never before in the pages of "Maroon & Gold Forever," the definitive history of Gopher gridiron greatness. With hundreds of photos that date back as far as the late 1800s, the book is chock full of timeless stories, historical facts and personable biographies, many from th... more »e star players and coaches themselves. While some of their memories are poignant and inspirational, others are simply downright hilarious. Celebrate the "Golden Era," during the '30s under legendary coach Bernie Bierman, when the Gophers dominated the college football landscape and won five national championships at old Memorial Stadium. Relive the Rose Bowl Years during the early '60s under Murray Warmath, when the Gophers made back-to-back trips to Pasadena behind a host of All-Americans, including Bobby Bell, Tom Brown, Carl Eller and Sandy Stephens. Reminisce about the short-lived Lou Holtz era back in the early '80s, when the team came alive in their new digs downtown at the Dome and won the Independence Bowl behind the electrifying Rickey Foggie. Take pride in the Glen Mason era, when the team made it to seven bowl games in 10 seasons, truly rekindling our passions for Gold Glory As we look to the future, let's all wonder and imagine in amazement how it will feel to make yet another run for the roses under coach Brewster, as he rallies the "Gopher Nation" at the newly christened TCF Bank Stadium. Honoring the legacy of Gopher greats, past and present, is what this book is all about. From Bronko Nagurski to Bud Grant and from Leo Nomellini to Laurence Maroney, "Maroon & Gold Forever," aims to take you back on a memorable trip through time in Gold Country.
*Proceeds benefit the University of Minnesota's "Golden Gopher Fund," which supports scholarships for student-athletes. Thank you for your support!« less