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Author Ron Eaton has teamed up with local publisher M.T. Publishing Company to compile two successful books on local sports Local Legends: The Stories Behind the Headlines and Local Legends: The Stories Continue.
These books are large 8.5″ x 11″ coffee table editions with a deluxe hardbound covers and dust jackets. High-gloss, double-coated paper has been used for superior photo reproductions in this all-color editions.
This is a great addition to your personal library or as a gift for the sports enthusiast in your life. Do not miss this opportunity to own a piece of our community’s history.
| REVIEWS: Ron Eaton has captured the history and ambience that is sports in southwestern Indiana. Local Legends is a must read for those who remember the stories he recounts and for those who will continue the legacy of athletics in the area for years to come. – Jon Siau, EvansvilleRon Eaton’s book brings Southern Indiana sports to life. It is a walk down memory lane with stories of outstanding athletes and their teams. I can relate to all the people, both younger and older, because I have lived it and have heard of these people all my life. I highly recommend it to everyone as a true history of Southern Indiana athletics. It is an honor to be included in this fine publication. – Roger Kaiser, Carrollton GA (Dale High School, class of 1957)When I heard about Mr. Eaton’s proposal to write about the local legends of the area, I was skeptical. Oftentimes in this kind of endeavor the focus is narrow or limited to a certain era in time. I was amazed at the product that Ron put out. The focus was all-encompassing, and the span of time he covered was amazing. The time and effort that went into this project had to be enormous. He is to be commended on a job extremely well done. It is obvious that this was a grind, just nothing but hard work and dedication. – Bob Clayton, head football coach, Heritage Hills High School Ron Eaton’s meticulously researched chronicle of Southwestern Indiana athletics will provide hours, if not days, of compelling reading. Even veterans of the Evansville sports scene will be surprised by what they never knew or had long forgotten. Ron’s series of short profiles should find readers saying, “Just one more.” Each is a masterpiece. – Bill Bussing, Evansville Local Legends is first class from the outside cover with memorabilia items to each page filled with ‘local legends’. It is a fantastic journey down memory lane for sports fans who grew up in this area. Even my daughters wanted a copy as soon as they saw not only me, but also people they had known growing up in Evansville mentioned in the book. Local Legends would make a great gift for grandparents, dads, moms and even children who lived in this area during any of the years covered in this book. I guarantee they will be nodding their heads and even sometimes saying, “I saw that; I was there.” as they read about the ‘Local Legends’. This book is a great read! It is full of photos, stories and fun facts. It is written in an entertaining yet concise style. Ron Eaton has done what I thought was impossible. In one book, Local Legends, he has examined an enormous number of athletes, eras, and different sports in the tri-state area. His research and efforts to retell the well-known as well as the long forgotten sports stories are very important to the history and sports community. Local Legends uses numerous personal accounts and rarely seen photos to bring these stories alive. This book is a must for local history aficionados and sports fanatics alike. The book Local Legends is much more than I expected it to be. It is truly a great read. You can’t put it down. I love the Local Legends book! I am finding out about a lot of the people who have worked hard to get where they are today. Great work ethic is the key to most of these people’s success. It is interesting to look back and reminisce about a lot of good times. Local Legends: The Stories Behind the Headlines by Ron Eaton is a long-overdue project. Ron is the one with the tenacity and fortitude to complete the project like no other. The stories and photographs that he compiled created a masterpiece. It is a “must own” and an incredible reference for anyone connected with Southern Indiana history or sports. Thank you, Ron Eaton! Any true sports fan who grew up in Indiana and believes in basketball, in particular, will truly enjoy Local Legends: The Stories Behind the Headlines and how it honors outstanding accomplishments. It isn’t just every day a family can find a book as well written and full of information, a book that will be shared not only with friends and family, but with others as well. Local Legends is filled with southwestern Indiana greats who are finally receiving the recognition that is long overdue. A MUST READ!
TABLE OF CONTENTS:Vol 1 Chapter 1 (1907-1949) The Byers Family: West Side Royalty The Ping Era: When the Tigers Reigned Supreme Chapter 2 (1945-1965) Carson Jones: The Nebo Flash Chapter 3 (1957-1962) The Perfect Panthers of 1961 Bosse’s 1962 State Champs: A Touch of Class Arad McCutchan: The Man with the Plan Jerry Sloan: Simply the Best Chapter 5 (1958-1975) Vaughn Wedeking: A Winner On and Off the Court The Lochmuellers: Father and son Hall of Famers Chapter 6 (1960-1990) The ’67 North Huskies: How Sweet it Was! Scott Studwell: ‘Little’ Man Made It Big Fütbol: The New Kid in Town Chapter 7 (1960-1990) Kevin Hardy: As Tough as They Come Calbert Cheaney: Mom Showed Him the Way
Chapter 8 (1985-2007) Mike Pegram: The Man with the Golden Touch Stephanie Hazlett: A Competitor at Every Level IHSAA State Champions |
TABLE OF CONTENTS:Vol II
Introduction & Dedication Chapter 1 – Gridiron Greats Chapter 2 – Batter Up! Chapter 3 – Fore! Chapter 4 – Hoops Heroes Chapter 5 – Multi-talented Chapter 6 – Superstars Chapter 7 – A Family Affair Chapter 8 – Diaper Dandies |
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