Stadium Stories: Florida Gators (Stadium Stories Series) [Paperback]

Peter Kerasotis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2005 | Series: Stadium Stories Series

A collection of terrific stories about the beloved Gators by a veteran journalist.

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From the Back Cover

Relive Classic Moments in Gator History!

Thrilling victories, crushing defeats, comical mishaps, and colorful coaches, players, and fans-these are the legendary moments and larger-than-life personalities that have made the Florida Gators a gridiron favorite.
In Stadium Stories: Florida Gators, veteran journalist Peter Kerasotis shares his favorite memories of this beloved team. Together you'll relive the highs and lows and become reacquainted with some of the team's all-time greatest heroes and legends including:

" The decades-old border war between the Gators and the Bulldogs of Georgia
" Steve Spurrier's glory years at Florida, both as a player and a coach
" Superstar players, including Emmitt Smith, Wilber Marshall, and Danny Wuerffel
" The highs and lows from annual gridiron battles with Gators archrival Florida State
" Mr. 2-Bits-the greatest Gator fan of them all

About the Author

A University of Florida graduate, Peter Kerasotis' last game as a student in the stands was the 1980 Florida-Georgia "Run, Lindsay!" game. Since then, he has covered more Florida Gators football games than he chooses to count, from both the perspective of a beat writer and columnist. He's worked for the Dallas Times Herald, the Los Angeles Daily News and Florida Today. An award-winning writer, his work has also appeared in a variety of magazines. He and his wife, Shelley, live in their hometown of Merritt Island, Fla. This is his first book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Globe Pequot; 1st edition (September 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762737778
• ISBN-13: 978-0762737772
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,437,724 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Go Gators!, September 10, 2005

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Radio Paul (Space Coast, Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stadium Stories: Florida Gators (Stadium Stories Series) (Paperback)

Florida Gators, captures the essence of a Florida Gator fan...
Peter knows what it is like to almost win the SEC, to compete for a National title, or to be on the verge of a great season,
and see it all go by the wayside with a loss, usually to Georgia!
This is a very entertaining, very easy read. I thought I knew
the "Gators", but I learned a lot about the team and the program from this superb book.
Florida Gators is a great way to spend an evening, once you start, you won't be able to put it down...From Ray Graves to
Charlie Pell, from Galen Hall to Steve Spurrier, it's all here, and it's accurate and complete.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great read for Gators or any fan of college football, January 30, 2006

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Johnny Mac (Cocoa Beach, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stadium Stories: Florida Gators (Stadium Stories Series) (Paperback)

As a co-worker of Kerasotis for many years, I have long admired Pete's eloquent prose in Florida Today's sports section. He has a gift for spotting stories others miss and presenting them simply and surely.

When I first heard that Pete was writing this book, I told him I wanted to get a copy as soon as it was released, even though I have no connection to UF and am in fact an bigtime Ohio State fan. Having enjoyed Pete's writing for years, I was sure that I would enjoy the book even though I have never set foot in the Swamp.

I wasn't disappointed. Pete's substantial knowledge of Gator football was evident on every page. And one needn't be a Gator fan to enjoy the stories here. The tale of Mr. Two-Bits will resonate with the reader who feels that the fan loyalty and pageantry of the college game make it so much better than the NFL product. And the look at UF legend Wilber Marshall is one of the best profiles I've ever read of an athlete.

I highly recommend this book to anybody who loves college football. It is a must-have for any Gator fan's bookshelf.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Two Cents on Mr. Two Bits and Much More..., January 30, 2006

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J. Janokaitis "Space Coast Gator" (Cocoa Beach, Florida United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stadium Stories: Florida Gators (Stadium Stories Series) (Paperback)

I have had the honor and privilege of knowing Pete for many years and the pleasure of being able to ready his columns in Florida TODAY for many years.
His wit and writing style make for an easy and fun read and this collection provides anecdotes and inside Gator tales many of us have never read before.
Pete's book offers the insight of a beat reporter, which he has been, and the prose of a seasoned author, which he is.
It's a wonderful read for Gator fans everywhere! Thanks, Pete!