Auburn University Football Vault (College Vault) [Hardcover]

David Housel (Author)

Book Description

Series: College Vault | Publication Date: May 15, 2007

War Eagle! In the Auburn University Football Vault, former athletic director David Housel follows the Tigers through 115 years of football history. With exciting edge-of-your-seat narrative, historic photographs, and memorabilia from his personal collection, Housel's love letter to Auburn football is a heartfelt tribute to the sports program that has been a part of his life for nearly 40 years. The Auburn University Football Vault â„¢ delivers Tiger fans a scrapbook bursting with rarely seen reproduction memorabilia from Auburn's storied history. An 1892 equipment invoice, a 1912 poster advertising one of Iron Mike Donahue's first games, an Auburn-Alabama program postcard from the 1957 undefeated season, a 1960's felt stadium pennant, a sheaf of season tickets from the 2004 National Championship year, and the now-famous Punt, Bama, Punt bumper sticker-all this and more will be found tucked and enclosed in the pages of the Auburn University Football Vault. Hardcover with slipcase, 144 pages

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Whitman Publishing (May 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0794823505
• ISBN-13: 978-0794823504
• Product Dimensions: 12.6 x 10.8 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #801,850 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book on Auburn University football, May 16, 2007

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David Rosenblatt "David" (Auburn, Alabama) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Auburn University Football Vault (College Vault) (Hardcover)

I had a chance to see a review copy of this book, 'Auburn University Football Vault' by David Housel. The author served as Auburn's Sports Information Director from 1981-1994, and then as Auburn's Director of Athletics from 1994-2005. He is the definitve 'Auburn Man', who knows more about Auburn's sports history than anyone!

I have been waiting for this book for years, but did not know it until I actually read it. This lovingly done interactive book is a treasure for Auburn, and all football fans across the country. If you want to see/read a great photographic and narrative book to learn about Auburn's great football heritage from 1892-2006, I highly recommend that one purchases this book.

The historical replica pullouts alone are worth the price of the book. Add to that the great photography and narrative by Housel, and I would think that this book would cost $100.00. But, it doesn't.

A great book for Father's Day.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars By an Auburn man, for Auburn fans......., July 29, 2007

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C. Kingry - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Auburn University Football Vault (College Vault) (Hardcover)

It doesn't get much better than this. This book is a must for any Auburn fan and I highly recommend it. The content and replica memorabilia are unlike any book I've ever owned. Thank you Mr. Housel and War Eagle!!!!!!!!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book, and what a gift for any serious Auburn fan!, December 13, 2007

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Gayle Austin (Birmingham, Al. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Auburn University Football Vault (College Vault) (Hardcover)

This book is so impressive, and it is much more than just a book, it truly is a VAULT, filled with wonderful memorabilia tucked inside and a great history of football at a great university. I was so impressed I purchased it as gifts for my two sons, who are dedicated Auburn fans. WAR EAGLE!!!!