Vanderbilt Basketball:: Tales of Commodore Hardwood History (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781609496883)

Vanderbilt basketball has come a long way since the beginnings of organized team play in 1893. Vanderbilt athletic historian Bill Traughber leads the charge through Commodore history, from the Old Gym to the 2012 NCAA Tournament, complete with memories from players and coaches.Experience the program's turning point from the court of the 1947 98-29 loss to Kentucky that sent a clear message: time to play ball or drop it. The first full-time head coach, Bob Polk, soon arrived and built Vanderbilt basketball into the national contender it is today. Feel the magic of Memorial Gymnasium and get on your feet to cheer for impossible buzzer-beaters and thrilling victories.

Author: Bill Traughber
ISBN-10: 1609496884
ISBN-13: 9781609496883
Publisher: History Press
Language: English
Published: 10/16/2012
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.50d