The Sixty Year Hurricane: From Dobbs to Kragthorpe

by Jack Kiper

Anyone interested in University of Tulsa football will find The Sixty Year Hurricane: From Dobbs to Kragthorpe a fascinating read. This is not just a history of TU football, but a highly enjoyable book about those 60 years of football as seen by a person uniquely qualified by experience and insight to tell the story.

The author does not rely primarily on information gleaned from newspaper archives, but from personal observation. Kiper is a University of Tulsa graduate, a former worker in the sports information department, and a successful high school football coach. His many contacts with players, coaches, sportswriters and fans over the years bring insight and opinion that will lead to many a discussion.

Particularly intriguing to many will be his lists: The all-time Tulsa University team, the 20 greatest games, the 10 best TU football teams. This book is a must for any follower of Tulsa University football.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0595318010
• ISBN13: 9780595318018
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"