Gone pro Alabama
Subtitle: stories of the Crimson Tide athletes who went on to play in the pros
By: by Steve Millburg
Edition: Second edition.
Publisher: Clerisy Press
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Covington, KY
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781578605255
Subjects: Sports; History; Athletes; SPORTS & RECREATION / Reference; SPORTS & RECREATION / Football; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Sports; University of Alabama
Description: "Have you ever struggled to recall what happened to your favorite college athlete? Now you don't have to wonder. Gone Pro: Alabama is a collection of biographies of Crimson Tide athletes who went on to professional careers or Olympics success. Refresh your memory about their glory days at Alabama and find out what happened to them afterward, personally as well as professionally.  Readers will recognize some of their favorite athletes while learning about others who were heroes in their own generations. Gone Pro: Alabama touches on multiple sports throughout the history of Tennessee. Relive heart-warming stories of triumph and, occasionally, heartbreaking tales of tragedy.  With Alabama's most recent football championship, the question must be asked: how does Nick Saban compare to Bear Bryant. Author Steve Millburg answers that question and more in this updated edition.  This one-of-a-kind volume allows fans to discover the best of the best in each sport. Older fans can introduce their grandchildren to the heroes of yesterday, and youngsters can give older fans a nostalgic treat. Any fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide will want this book. "--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.