In the world of college basketball, few structures can match the aura of the massive limestone edifice situated on the University of Kansas campus known as Allen Fieldhouse. Dedicated 50 years ago on March 1, 1955, it marked the largest campus arena in the nation for a significant period of time. The inventor of the game of basketball, Dr. James Naismith, introduced to the campus both the sport and his most prized pupil, Forrest C. Phog Allen, in the early 1900s. It was Allen, who came to be known as the Father of ...
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In the world of college basketball, few structures can match the aura of the massive limestone edifice situated on the University of Kansas campus known as Allen Fieldhouse. Dedicated 50 years ago on March 1, 1955, it marked the largest campus arena in the nation for a significant period of time. The inventor of the game of basketball, Dr. James Naismith, introduced to the campus both the sport and his most prized pupil, Forrest C. Phog Allen, in the early 1900s. It was Allen, who came to be known as the Father of Basketball Coaching, that elevated the sport to practically a religion among the Jayhawk faithful. When it came time to build a new arena to satisfy the burgconing fan support, there was never any question that it would be named in honor of the man they called Phog. Beware of the Phog: 50 Years of Allen Fieldhouse chronicles the history of the facility that houses Kansas basketball. Readers will get unique insight into the epic battles that have occurred in this legendary building from the coaches, players, fans, media, officials, and administrators who lived those experiences. They will learn of the traditions, anecdotes, and unique qualities that make the facility more than just a place where games are played. If the classroom buildings are the heart of KU's campus, then The House That Wilt Built is its soul. It might be constructed of a mass of stone, metal and concrete, but there is a spirit that provides the constant reminder that the place is indeed special. The constant echo of the Rock Chalk Chant emanates from faraway recesses while the fresh buttery popcorn aroma flows from cubbyholes under the bleachers. Allen Fieldhouse is truly a place like no other.
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Very Good. Size: 9x2x11; Signed Collector's Edition. Signed by #52 Bill Hougland on first page. Brown Leather with gilt lettering. Book is in very nice condition, text is unmarked and pages are tight.
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Book. Quarto; Leather edition; Limited edition, 147/1000; VG/no DJ; Hardcover w/out DJ; Spine, blue with gold print; Boards in blue leather with gold print, clean and strong; Text block clean and tight; Includes CD "Greatest Moments in Allen Fieldhouse History" narrated by Max, Falkenstein and Bob Davis; xii, 260 pages, illustrated (some color) + 1 CD. 1320745. FP New Rockville Stock.
