The Ghosts of Herty Field: Early Days on a Southern Gridiron (Brown Thrasher Books) [Paperback]

John F. Stegeman (Author), Vince Dooley (Foreword)

Book Description

Series: Brown Thrasher Books | Publication Date: September 1, 1997

Everyone knows about Herschel Walker, but what about George Woodruff, who, in a fogbound game against Sewanee, passed his helmet into their secondary and then handed the ball off to Hafford Hay, who ran untouched into the endzone? Athens is famed for its postgame victory parties, but who can recall the mountainous bonfire in 1910 that, when ignited, blew out every windowpane in three nearby campus buildings? Herty Field, the University of Georgia's first gridiron, is now a parking lot, but the glory lives on in this classic, fast-paced chronicle of Bulldogs' football from 1891 to 1916.

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"It was this book that served me so well as a young coach seeking to learn and appreciate the great history and heritage of Georgia football."--Vince Dooley

About the Author

John F. Stegeman (1918-1997) is the author of numerous books including Caty: A Biography of Catherine Littlefield Greene and The Ghosts of Herty Field: Early Days on a Southern Gridiron (both Georgia).

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: University of Georgia Press (September 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0820319597
• ISBN-13: 978-0820319599
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,263,322 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Solid if you're a Georgia fan, May 5, 2004

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This review is from: The Ghosts of Herty Field: Early Days on a Southern Gridiron (Brown Thrasher Books) (Paperback)

This is a really good book if you want a deep look into Georgia Football history. Stegeman did his homework. I highly recommend this book and "A Tailgater's Guide To SEC Football" for any serious Georgia or SEC enthusiasts.