Description
Author Ron Eaton has once again teamed up with local publisher M.T. Publishing Company to compile a sequel to his successful Local Legends: The Stories Behind the Headlines. This edition will feature more stories of Tri-State athletic accomplishments spanning the last 60 years.
This book is a large 8.5″ x 11″ coffee table edition with a deluxe hardbound cover and dust jacket. High-gloss, double-coated paper will be used for superior photo reproductions in this all-color edition of 272 pages.
Do not miss this opportunity to own a piece of our community’s history.
Table of Contents
Introduction & Dedication
Legends Update
Sports History IQ Quiz
Chapter 1 – Gridiron Greats
Evansville College Football: A Legacy of Leadership
Levron Williams: He Beat the Odds
Mt. Carmel Football: A Way of Life
Bob Stephenson: Grey & Blue Through & Through
Logan Hayford: The Heart of a Champion
Curtis Painter: Courage under Fire
Joe Gengelbach: A Career of Service
Super Fan ― Super Family
Deke Cooper: This Dog Could Bite
Chapter 2 – Batter Up!
Castle Softball: A Model of Excellence
Jim Haaff: Rockport’s Mr. Baseball
Tecumseh Softball Can Play with the Best
Don Liddle: A Piece of World Series History
Larry Collins: A Little League Legend
Gibson Southern Softball: A Winning Machine
Jasper Baseball: First Class All the Way
Chapter 3 – Fore!
The City Golf Tournament
Bob Walther: Golf’s Guru
Steady Ed Wolf
Kevin Wassmer: Chasing the Legend
Jerry Schreiber: The Undisputed King
Victoria National: A Diamond in the Rough
Brian Tennyson: The Dream Chaser
North High Golf: A Model of Consistency
Jeff Overton: BOOM, BABY!
Natalie Schmett: Destined for Greatness
David Erdy: The Naturalv
Chapter 4 – Hoops Heroes
Tex Graham: A Leader of Men
Jerry Clayton: The Best Ever?
Vincennes Rivet: From Joke to Juggernaut
Joe Mullan: The White Shadow
Marty Simmons: The Man for the Job
Bruce Dockery: “I Could See It in Their Eyes”
‘Little Dickey’ Kinder: Long-range Sniper
The’09 Princeton Tigers: Pure Perfection
The Jim Crews Era at UE
Mater Dei’s Lady Wildcats: “Don’t stop until you get there”
The Best of the Best: The Area’s Top 20
Chapter 5 – Multi-talented
John Wellemeyer Could Do It All
Jim Schmidt: A Man for All Seasons
Jalen Pendleton: Player of the Year
Dan Egierski: “It’s All about the Kids”
Julie Goedde: Versatile and Talented
Bruce Lomax: Hometown Proud
Wayne Boultinghouse: From Farm to Fame
Jerry Birge Has Done It All
Clint Keown: One of a Kind
Rex Mundi: 13 Years of Excellence
Chapter 6 – Superstars
Alisa Raymond: Power Personified
John Schmitt: Star Gazer
Mary Cox: A True Boonville Pioneer
Bud Garland: The Relay Master
Jim Kaiser Could ‘Deliver’
Ginger Lutterman: The Queen of Local Volleyball
Charlie Siesky: The Maestro
Memorial Soccer: Double Domination
Bryce Brown: Simply the Best
Blake Maurer: In a Class of His Own
Leslie VanWinkle: Born to Compete
Chapter 7 – A Family Affair
The Welch Brothers: Castle’s Triple Threat
Max & Gracie Lachowecki: Super Siblings
The McIntosh Boys: All the Clichés and More
The Risingers: Three-mendous Family
The Emmons Sisters: A Recipe for Success
Pete & Chad Rupp: Like Father, Like Son
The Zellers: Building a Foundation
The Winsett Sisters: Unparalleled Success
The Schiff Brothers: An Era of Supremacy
Chapter 8 – Diaper Dandies
Macie Elliott: Fierce & Fearless
Jasmine Lee: A Product of Desire
McKinley Warren: Running for Daylight
Bosse’s Super Sophs
Lukas Greif: Extraordinary Talent
Travis Wannemueller: Little Man, Big Leg
The Duncans: A True Family Affair
Tori Schickel: Power in the Paint
Maura Muensterman: The Best of the Bunch
Tyra Buss: Little Sure Shot
Yamani Hunter: Chasing History
Jackie Young: The Sky’s the Limit
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