Miracles on the Hardwood | Hardback
In stock
Smart shoppers OnBuy it!
- Earn Cashback on every purchase – spend it instantly on your next order
- Free delivery – on millions of items across the site
- Customers love us – 128,000 Trustpilot reviews and an 'Excellent' rating
Interest-free payment options available
See full product description & details
Delivery: Standard (Free) | Wed 22nd - Fri 24th Jul
There is 1 other seller
Returns: 30 days
180-day payment protection
Most Popular in Ball Games Books
Miracles on the Hardwood | Hardback Description
"In MIRACLES ON THE HARDWOOD, author John Gasaway traces the rise of Catholic college basketball - from its early days (Villanova made an appearance in the Final Four in the first NCAA tournament in 1939) to the dominance of the San Franciso Dons in the 1950s and the ascendance of powerhouses Georgetown, Villanova, and Gonzaga-through their decades-long rivalries and championship games. Featuring interviews with notable coaches, players, alums, and fans -- including Loyola Chicago's most famous and dedicated fan, 99-year-old Sister Jean -- to get at the heart of what makes these universities excel at this sport. Small in number but devout in the game's spirit, these teams have made the miraculous a matter of ritual, and their greatest works may be yet tocome"--
Details
| OPC | P77WN8S |
|---|---|
| Codes | 1538717107 (ISBN-10) |
| 9781538717103 (ISBN) |
Disclaimer: The information below is provided by various external sources and should be used as a guide only.
Discover the David vs. Goliath rise of Catholic college basketball, from Villanova to Georgetown to Gonzaga, where small schools perennially shoot past the big power conference programs.In MIRACLES ON THE HARDWOOD, author John Gasaway traces the rise of Catholic college basketball—from its early days (Villanova made an appearance in the Final Four in the first NCAA tournament in 1939) to the dominance of the San Francisco Dons in the 1950s and the ascendance of powerhouses Georgetown, Villanova, and Gonzaga—through their decades-long rivalries and championship games. Featuring interviews with notable coaches, players, alums, and fans—including Loyola Chicago's most famous and dedicated fan, 100-year-old Sister Jean—to get at the heart of how these universities have excelled at this sport.Small in number but devout in the game's spirit, these teams have made the miraculous a matter of ritual, and their greatest works may be yet to come.
Alternative names:
- ISBN Miracles on the Hardwood book Sport & leisure English Hardcover 336 pages
Detailed Product Information
Features
| Type | Paper book |
|---|---|
| Language version | English |
| Genre | Sport & leisure |
| Release date (DD/MM/YYYY) | 16/03/2021 |
| Number of pages | 336 pages |
| Written by | John Gasaway |
| Publisher | Twelve |
| Publication year | 2021 |
| International Standard Book Number (ISBN) | 9781538717103 |
| Book cover type | Hardcover |
Compare Sellers for Miracles on the Hardwood | Hardback
- New from £24.27
| Seller | Ratings | Warranty | Returns | Price | Delivery | Total | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (2.5k reviews) | - |
30 Days
Free Returns No
|
£24.27
|
+Free Delivery
Est. Delivery:
22nd-24th Jul
|
£24.27
Recommended
We recommend listings based on a combination of price, delivery time, quality of seller reviews and other factors
|
||
| (3.3k reviews) | - |
30 Days
Free Returns No
|
£25.02
|
+Free Delivery
Est. Delivery:
21st-27th Jul
|
£25.02
|
Earn as you shop with instant Cashback on everything.
No catch, no cost
- Paid into your OnBuy account
- Spend it on your next purchase
- Save it or withdraw it
Become a Cashback VIP
Just 1 purchase unlocks bigger deals & rates