The Junction Boys by Jim Dent (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Junction Boys by Jim Dent The legendary Bear Bryant is recognized nationwide as one of the greatest coaches ever. So why did he always cite his 1-9 Texas A&M team of 1955 as his favorite? This is the story--and the beginning of the legend. 8-page photo insert. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Junction Boy is now a television movie produced by ESPN, starring Tom Berenger as Bryant. The legendary Paul "Bear" Bryant is recognized nationwide as one of the greatest coaches ever. So why did he always cite his 1-9 A&M team of 1954 as his favorite? This is the story of a remarkable team - and the beginning of the legend.The Junction Boys tells the story of Coach Paul "Bear" Bryants legendary training camp in the small town of Junction, Texas. In a move that many consider the salvation of the Texas A&M football program, Coach Bryant put 115 players through the most grueling practices ever imagined. Only a handful of players survived the entire 10 days, but they braved the intense heat of the Texas sun and the burning passion of their coach, and turned a floundering team into one of the nations best. The Junction Boys is more than just a story of tough practices without water breaks. An extraordinary fellowship was forged from the mind-numbing pain. The thirty-five survivors bonded together like no other team in America. They profited from the Junction experience; the knowledge they took back with them to College Station, about themselves and what they were capable of, would be used for the rest of their lives. In vivid and powerful images reminiscent of Friday Night Lights, Hoosiers, and The Last Picture Show, these young men and their driven coach come to life. The Junction Boys contains all the hallmarks of a classic sports story, and it combines Americas love of college football with an extraordinary story of perseverance and triumph. Back Cover The Junction Boys tells the story of Coach Paul "Bear" Bryants legendary training camp in the small town of Junction, Texas. In a move that many consider the salvation of the Texas A and M football program, Coach Bryant put 115 players through the most grueling practices ever imagined. Only a handful of players survived the entire ten days, but they braved the intense heat of the Texas sun and the burning passion of their coach, and turned a floundering team into one of the nations best. The Junction Boys is more than just a story of tough practices without water breaks. An extraordinary fellowship was forged from the mind-numbing pain. The thirty-five survivors bonded together like no other team in America. They profited from the Junction experience; the knowledge they took back with them to College Station, about themselves and what they were capable of, would be used for the rest of their lives. In vivid and powerful images reminiscent of Friday Night Lights, Hoosiers, and The Last Picture Show, these young men and their driven coach come to life. The Junction Boys contains all the hallmarks of a classic sports story, and it combines Americas love of college football with an extraordinary story of perseverance and triumph. Author Biography Jim Dent, a longtime award-winning journalist who covered the Dallas Cowboys for eleven years in Fort Worth and Dallas, including a stint at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, has written several books, including The Junction Boys, the New York Times bestseller that was the basis for an ESPN movie and remains a fan favorite, as well as Twelve Mighty Orphans, adapted to film in 2021 starring Luke Wilson. Dent lives in Texa Review "Its the best sports book Ive ever read." --Pat Summerall, Fox Sports "I heard the story of the Junction Boys from gene Stallings when he was on my staff with the Cowboys. Those guys were some of the toughest to ever play the game. Jim Dent has really brough the story to life in a book any football fan would like to read." --Tom Landry, former coach of the Dallas Cowboys "...the best book on a sports topic Ive read in years." --Furman Bisher, The Atlanta Journal Constitution "Engaging." --Sports Illustrated "Youll want to laugh, you might even want to cry, but youll know what legends are made of by the time you finish this book. Theyll be talking about this book for a long time." --Texas Aggie Magazine "...highly readable...Dent manages to celebrate the myth and recreate the mystique of the Bear while not glossing over the consequences of the coachs uncompromising drive to win." --The Birmingham News Review Quote Youll want to laugh, you might even want to cry, but youll know what legends are made of by the time you finish this book. Theyll be talking about this book for a long time. Details ISBN031226755X Author Jim Dent Short Title JUNCTION BOYS Language English ISBN-10 031226755X ISBN-13 9780312267551 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY B Year 2000 DOI 10.1604/9780312267551 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2000-09-09 NZ Release Date 2000-09-09 US Release Date 2000-09-09 UK Release Date 2000-09-09 Pages 312 Publisher St Martins Press Publication Date 2000-09-09 Imprint St Martins Press Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137289193;

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