Coach Tommy Thompson and the Boys of Sequoyah

by Patti Dickinson

Book Overview

When eleven-year-old Tommy Thompson arrived at a government-run Indian boarding school in 1915, it seemed a last resort for the youngster. Instead, it turned out to be the first step toward a life dedicated to helping others. Thompson went on to become a star athlete and football coach--a Cherokee legend whose story is remembered by many and is now finally told for a wider audience. Following gridiron fame at Northeastern State College, Thompson returned...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806140704
• ISBN13: 9780806140704
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.4" x 8.4"