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The Greatest Basketball Story Ever Told, 50th Anniversary Edition: The Milan Miracle
Greg L. Guffey
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paperback. With the release of the movie "Hoosiers" starring Gene Hackman, the whole world discovered the "Milan Miracle." The story of the true Milan miracle is even better, and this title tells this story. Num Pages: 240 pages, 38 b&w photos. BIC Classification: WSJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 16. Weight in Grams: 445.
"Nothing in basketball beats Hoosier Hysteria, and this true-life Cinderella story of the 1954 Milan Indians has it all—courage, heart, suspense, and triumph. Greg Guffey brings the team and its championship odyssey to life again in this action-packed book. A great read!" —Digger Phelps
With the release of the movie Hoosiers starring Gene Hackman, the whole world discovered the "Milan Miracle." The true story of the Milan miracle is even better, and Greg Guffey tells it here in graphic and gripping detail. Here we get to know the real Coach Marvin Wood and the remarkable group of high school players who ... Read more
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Bloomington, IN, United States
ISBN
9780253216311
SKU
V9780253216311
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About Greg L. Guffey
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. He lives in Indianapolis. Bob Hammel was for many years Sports Editor for the Herald-Times in Bloomington, Indiana.
Reviews for The Greatest Basketball Story Ever Told, 50th Anniversary Edition: The Milan Miracle
"As this compelling combination of sports history and sociological insight lucidly demonstrates, there is no more inspirational story than David K.O.-ing Goliath." -Kliatt "This nostalgia-filled account of a special time and event-however small-makes enjoyable reading for all hoop fans." -Booklist "In tracing the Milan squad's progress through its tournament rounds, Guffey is able to convey not only the unique attachment ... Read more