Penn State Nittany Lions

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2024-07-03
Category : History
ISBN : 0271039108

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The Nittany Lion: An Illustrated Tale by Anonim Pdf

What is a Nittany Lion? The most frequently asked question about Penn State University is answered definitively for the first time in this beautifully illustrated book. Penn State librarians Jackie Esposito and Steven Herb have devoted hundreds of hours of research to uncover the fascinating and colorful history behind the beloved Penn State icon. Elements of the tale include the tragic legend of Indian Princess Nita-nee, for whom the majestic mountain in Central Pennsylvania is named; the story of the Original Nittany Lion, the elusive mountain lion that once roamed the hills of Pennsylvania; the 1904 Penn State baseball game at Princeton University, where the idea of a school mascot was born; the creation of the famous limestone Nittany Lion Shrine on Penn State's University Park campus; and the "Men in the Suit," the many Penn State students who have played the role of the Nittany Lion Mascot. This tale is also the story of many important figures in Penn State and Pennsylvania history, including folklorist Henry Shoemaker, baseball player and student leader H. D. "Joe" Mason, sculptor Heinz Warneke, famous mascot Norm Constantine, and football coaching legends "Rip" Engle and Joe Paterno. Sure to be of interest to Penn State's 340,000 living alumni and the countless numbers of Nittany Lion fans all over the world, this book will also appeal to folklorists and Pennsylvania historians.

Author : Lee Stout,Harry H. West
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9780271080819

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Lair of the Lion by Lee Stout,Harry H. West Pdf

Football is an unmistakable part of the culture of Penn State, though the experience of a Nittany Lions home game—from the crowds and tailgates to the spectacle of the game itself—has changed significantly over the years. This richly illustrated and researched book tells the story of the structure that has evolved along with the university’s celebrated football program: the iconic Beaver Stadium. Historian Lee Stout and engineering professor Harry H. West show how Beaver Stadium came to be, including a look at its predecessors, “Old” Beaver Field, built in 1893 on a site centrally located northeast of Old Main, and “New” Beaver Field, built on the northwest corner of campus in 1909. Stout and West explore the engineering and construction challenges of the stadium and athletic fields and reveal the importance of these facilities to the history of Penn State and its cherished traditions. Packed with archival photos and fascinating stories, Lair of the Lion is a celebration of the ways in which Penn State fans, students, and athletes have experienced home games from the 1880s to the present day, and of the monumental structure that the Lions now call home.

Author : Lou Prato
Publisher : Whitman Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Football
ISBN : 0794824218

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Penn State Football Vault by Lou Prato Pdf

Author : Gordon Owens
Publisher : Weigl Publishers
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2019-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781791100827

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Penn State Nittany Lions by Gordon Owens Pdf

Did you know that the Penn State Nittany Lions joined the Big Ten Conference in 1990? In 2018, the Nittany Lions were the top team in the Big Ten East Division. Learn more about this college team’s history, traditions, uniforms, team records, coaches, and legendary players in Penn State Nittany Lions, part of the Inside College Football series.

Author : Ken Rappoport
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0873970446

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The Nittany Lions by Ken Rappoport Pdf

Author : Jordan Hyman
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781613213162

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Game of My Life Penn Sate Nittany Lions by Jordan Hyman Pdf

Penn State fans will finally get the chance to walk onto the field with their favorite Nittany Lions in Game of My Life Penn State Nittany Lions. In this newly updated edition, Penn State alum Jordan Hyman asks over twenty of the school’s greatest football legends to share their favorite memories and most poignant moments while wearing the white and blue. A must-read for any Nittany Lions fan.

Author : Megan Elmer
Publisher : Mascot Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2017-08
Category : Art
ISBN : 1684013100

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Color Penn State by Megan Elmer Pdf

Color iconic Penn State images and notable campus landmarks. Simple enough for kids but detailed enough for adults. Unleash your creativity and Penn State spirit!

Author : Denise L. Kaminsky
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1936319799

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Nittany Lion Has the Hiccups by Denise L. Kaminsky Pdf

Nittany Lion, mascot of Pennsylvania State University, visits his animal friends to get help curing the hiccups before he goes to the football game.

Author : Lou Prato
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2015-10-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781633193635

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100 Things Penn State Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die by Lou Prato Pdf

Perfect for Penn State fans who think they already know everything With traditions, records, and Nittany Lions lore, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every Penn State fan should know. It contains crucial information such as important dates, player nicknames, memorable moments, and outstanding achievements by singular players. From trivia on legendary players—such as John Cappelletti, Kerry Collins, Larry Johnson, LaVar Arrington, and Paul Posluszny—to knowing the best places to catch a game, 100 Things Penn State Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource guide for true fans of the Nittany Lions.

Author : Lou Prato
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781623683337

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We Are Penn State by Lou Prato Pdf

No college football program has ever had to deal with the obstacles, hostility, and challenges encountered by the players and coaches of the 2012 Penn State Nittany Lions, and this book is an account of that unforgettable season in which the team rebounded from a disillusioning 0-2 start to surprise everyone and finish with an 8-4 record, third best in the Big Ten Conference. The turmoil at Penn State began in early November 2011 with the shocking arrest of retired assistant coach Jerry Sandusky for multiple charges of sexual child abuse, and within days legendary head coach Joe Paterno was fired in what would be termed the biggest scandal in college football history. By the end of January, Paterno was dead from lung cancer and a new head coach without any Penn State connections, Bill O’Brien, began putting together his staff while finishing up his job as offensive coordinator of the Super Bowl bound New England Patriots. We Are Penn State tells the story of how this team overcame unprecedented NCAA sanctions, including a four-year bowl ban and the loss of 45 scholarships over the same period, the transfer of several of its star players, and overwhelming predictions that the 2012 season would be a disaster to put together a successful season and restore some dignity to what was once considered one of the elite programs in college football.

Author : Bill Contz
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781633198548

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When the Lions Roared by Bill Contz Pdf

The 1982 Penn State national championship team was not only one of Joe Paterno’s best, it was one of the best teams college football has ever seen. In When the Lions Roared, Bill Contz, one of the squad's offensive tackles, details that special season and the experience of playing for a legendary coach. Featuring dozens of interviews with former players, this book provides anecdotes from the epic contests of that season while also proving statistically why this Nittany Lions team stands up against all of the talented teams that came before and after. Also featuring a foreword and reflections by Todd Blackledge, Penn State's 1982 starting quarterback, this is an essential read for Nittany Lions faithful.

Author : Martin Ford,Russell Ford
Publisher : Triumph Books (IL)
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Education
ISBN : PSU:000066903987

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The Penn State Football Button Book by Martin Ford,Russell Ford Pdf

The Penn State Football Button Book celebrates the coaching legacy of Joe Paterno and the glorious history of Nittany Lion football during the Paterno era. It does so, however, in a style unlike any other football book ever written -- through the use of the complete collection of "game day" booster buttons produced by Citizens Bank (and its predecessor bank sponsors) to commemorate each Penn State football game played over the past 32 years. The Penn State Football Button Book evokes exciting memories of the Paterno era using button images and unique and fun commentary rather than traditional game summaries. Book jacket.

Author : Ken Rappoport
Publisher : Sports Publishing LLC
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2005-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781582618937

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Penn State Nittany Lions by Ken Rappoport Pdf

Is there life after Penn State football? Ken Rappoport, longtime Associated Press sports writer and award-winning author, catches up with a number of former Nittany Lion football players to answer that meaningful question. In many cases, Penn State: Where Have You Gone? not only explores what's happened since these players left University Park, but also what they remember about their college football days and the invaluable "Penn State Experience." All have interesting stories to tell. Some, like Jack Ham and Mike Munchak, went on to Hall of Fame careers in the NFL. Others, like Heisman Trophy winner John Cappelletti, Ted Kwalick, Milt Plum and Pete Liske had successful runs in the pros. And still more, like All-American Charline Pittman, became an all-star in the newspaper business. In this book there are also a couple of doctors, financial advisors and coaches. Some, like Bob White and Wally Richardson, have made the full circle back to Penn State to work for the university. The players herein represent some 60 years of Penn State football history--from the 1940s through the 1990s. Their fascinating tales reflect their times at University Park. Wally Triplett remembers what it was like to break the color barrier in the 1948 Cotton Bowl. Sam Stellatella talks about Penn State's first bowl victory, the 1959 Liberty Bowl triumph over Alabama. And Greg Garrity recalls his famous catch in the 1983 Sugar Bowl that gave the Nittany Lions their first national championship. Of course, many of the players have something to say about Joe Paterno.

Author : Frank Fitzpatrick
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2005-09-08
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781101216712

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The Lion in Autumn by Frank Fitzpatrick Pdf

"Fascinating. . . . One of the best books ever written on the rise and fall of a great college football coach." —Allen Barra, San Francisco Chronicle The Lion in Autumn takes readers inside Penn State’s storied football program as legendary coach Joe Paterno fights to turn his struggling team into a winner once again. In more than a half century at Penn State, Paterno has won more bowl games (21) than any other coach and more games (354) than all but one, en route to two national championships and five perfect seasons. But in the new millennium hard times arrived in Happy Valley. His Nittany Lions had losing seasons in four of five years, dropping sixteen of twenty-three games in 2003 and 2004. There were boos at Beaver Stadium and increasing calls for the aging Paterno to step down. Award-winning sportswriter Frank Fitzpatrick followed JoePa through the 2004 season as the beloved coach struggled to save himself and his storied program. Fitzpatrick trailed Paterno from fund-raisers to the spring practices to the sidelines, detailing how the coach endured another losing season while building a team that would win the Orange Bowl and compete for the national championship in 2005. Interweaving stories from past seasons into the narrative, Fitzpatrick fleshes out the legend of Paterno.

Author : Rich Donnell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : PSU:000062347921

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The Hig by Rich Donnell Pdf

The Bob Higgins and Steve Suhey families is much more than the tale of three generations of football stalwarts. To a large extent, theirs is also the story of Penn State football, since the family's impact on Nittany Lion gridiron history spans almost 70 years.