"Football! Navy! War!" : how military "lend-lease" players saved the college game and helped win World War II /

"Football! Navy! War!" : how military "lend-lease" players saved the college game and helped win World War II /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Jones, Wilbur D.
Imprint:	Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2009.
Description:	x, 265 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	United States. -- Navy -- Biography. United States. -- Navy. World War (1939-1945) Football -- United States -- History -- 20th century. College sports -- United States -- History -- 20th century. Football players -- United States -- Biography. Navy-yards and naval stations -- United States -- History -- 20th century. Football and war -- United States. World War, 1939-1945. College sports. Football. Football and war. Football players. Navy-yards and naval stations. United States. Biography. History.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/7843042

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ISBN:	9780786442195 (softcover : alk. paper) 0786442190 (softcover : alk. paper)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:	"During World War II, the United States military and colleges joined forces, fielding competitive teams to prepare men for combat. This book relates the Department of the Navy's role in preserving the game and national morale through the "Lend-Lease" of officer candidates, including All-American players and professionals. Records, scores, and statistics; player profiles; glossary"--Provided by publisher.

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Call Number:	GV959.5.U6 J66 2009
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