University of Florida Football Vault [Hardcover]

Norm Carlson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 5, 2007

The University of Florida Football Vaultâ„¢ The History of the Florida Gators contains explosive action photos and dynamic text covering the history of the UF football program, but you will also be able to see and touch collectibles such as a 1915 booklet of songs and cheers, a 1950s pennant, classic game tickets and Steve Spurrier's handwritten passing fundamentals. This book also contains reproductions of valuable Gator memorabilia, including old newspaper clippings, postcards, stickers and vintage photographs. Florida fans young and old will thoroughly enjoy the University of Florida Football Vaultâ„¢. Hardcover with slipcase.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Whitman Publishing (November 5, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0794822983
• ISBN-13: 978-0794822989
• Product Dimensions: 12.5 x 10.9 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #778,364 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a simply AMAZING collection of Gator history!, November 27, 2007

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A reader (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: University of Florida Football Vault (Hardcover)

The picture here does not even begin to do this volume justice. This is a beautiful book that comes in a sturdy and attractive box. It's as much scrapbook as it is history book. Inside the book, in addition to the wonderful photographs and narrative account of the history of Gator football, there are many, many artifacts that come in little pockets on almost every page. There is a replica of the ticket to the national championship game, a copy of Steve Spurrier's handwritten resignation announcement, a copy of the actual stats sheet from the 1966 Auburn game that secured the Heisman for Spurrier, a felt pennant from the 1950s, a copy of the card that Urban Meyer had each player carry with him during the days leading up to the 2006 championship game....the list goes on and on. Each page has a new surprise. Norm Carlson, longtime SID and Gator historian, has done every Gator fan a huge favor by putting together this remarkable "vault" of Gator memorabilia.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute MUST for every Gator fan!, February 8, 2008

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Cecilia M. Miller "Ceemiller" (Jacksonville, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: University of Florida Football Vault (Hardcover)

This is a fabulous compilation of all things Gator. I bought copies for my parents and all my siblings for Christmas, and they have all raved about how awesome the book is. Packed full of history spanning the decades since the very beginning of UF and the Gators, this book will be a welcome addition to any faithful Gator fan's collection.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars U of F Football Vault, April 23, 2008

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Moptop "Moptop" (Stuart, Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: University of Florida Football Vault (Hardcover)

This is an amazing collection of Gator history. I highly recommend it as a gift to any Gator. We bought it for our son-in-law and are having a hard time giving it up! Enjoy!