J. Samuel Walker is a prize-winning historian and
author of books on the history of American foreign policy, nuclear
energy, and college basketball. His most recent book is ACC
Basketball: The Story of the Rivalries, Traditions, and Scandals of
the First Two Decades of the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Randy Roberts is distinguished professor of
history at Purdue University and an award-winning author. He has
written thirteen books on sports history, the most recent of which
is Blood Brothers: The Fatal Friendship between Muhammad Ali and
Malcolm X (with Johnny Smith).
"A masterfully written contribution to the growing canon of sports
historiography and deserves a considerable audience." -- Journal of
Southern History
"Belongs in libraries everywhere. . . . Meets both the needs of
fans as well as scholars. . . . A good lively read." -- ARETE
"Offer[s] an intimate glimpse at the inner workings of the NCAA."
-- News and Observer
"Successfully recounts the dramatic 1973-1974 college basketball
season and shows how it inspired monumental changes in the NCAA
tournament."--Kansas History
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