The Game Changers

Fry Guy · December 18, 2016

I haven't seen anything posted about this yet, so I thought I'd make mention of a really cool book that I discovered last night. The Barnes & Noble in Denton is selling autographed copies of The Game Changers by Jeff Miller. The book is described to relate the story of Abner Haynes, Leon King, and the true origins of racially integrated collegiate football in the state of Texas. I can't make an honest recommendation, since I haven't started reading it in earnest, but I was definitely excited to see a book like this on the shelves of a large national retailer. Check out the link below to review a summary from the publisher's website, or stop by and pick up a copy for yourself! GMG!

http://www.sportspubbooks.com/search?q=9781613219379&f=1

97and03 · December 19, 2016

I would like to get one of these for my stepdad. Is this the B&N on campus or another Denton location? Thanks.

Fry Guy · December 19, 2016

I got my copy from the B&N store at the Golden Triangle Mall. They still had four or five other copies left. All signed. They're going for $24.99, if I'm not mistaken.

Huff · December 20, 2016

After reading this I checked on the Amazon web site and got it for my Kindle. Thanks for the information.

Huff · December 24, 2016

I just finished reading this book and it should be required reading for any college football fan in Texas - especially North Texas fans. I arrived at North Texas State College in the Fall of 1960 so I missed the 1959 Sun Bowl team but many of the younger players and all of the coaches were there. I got to know a bunch of them. Our world is far from perfect today but it is so much better for many people than it was back then. We still have work to do but a lot of progress has been made. Find a way to pick up a copy of this book. It is worth your time and dollars to get it.