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Unknown, Untold, and Unbelievable Stories of Iu Sports

by John C. Decker

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Hidden Episodes from IU Athletics History

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Hidden Episodes from IU Athletics History

Indiana University athletics provides the through line for this collection of recovered episodes, images, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes. Drawing on IU archives and accounts from longtime employees, it moves beyond the program’s most frequently repeated legends to spotlight unusual moments across sports and eras. The subjects named in the description range from Olympic Trials involving prominent basketball figures to the 1997 black football jerseys, an automobile polo fundraiser for the marching band, an NCAA track-meet bid made before a venue existed, and A. J. Moye’s block against Duke. The book’s compact format suggests a browseable sports-history collection rather than a single chronological team history.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Indiana University and Hoosier athletics fans
  • Readers interested in college-sports history and archival anecdotes
  • Basketball followers interested in IU-connected moments

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Indiana University athleticsCollege-sports historyBehind-the-scenes storiesSports archivesBasketball and football lore

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Book overview

For over 125 years, Hoosier athletes and coaches have grabbed headlines with their accomplishments and accolades. Legendary performers and larger-than-life figures have called Bloomington home, and their stories have been passed down through generations. But for every classic tale about a Hoosier athlete, coach, or program, there's another that's been forgotten. Until now.
After gaining unprecedented access to IU archives and longtime employees, authors John Decker, Pete DiPrimio, and Doug Wilson reveal events and images that were lost for decades. Filled with new and entertaining stories of the people who have made IU Athletics legendary, Unknown, Untold, and Unbelievable Stories of IU Sports is a must-have for any fan.
Discover behind-the-scenes stories of

  • the Olympic Trials featuring Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, Chris Mullin, and Steve Alford;
  • the infamous 1997 black football jerseys;
  • Ernie Pyle's outlandish automobile polo match to raise funds for the IU marching band;
  • A. J. Moye's notorious block against Duke;
  • the time Sam Bell won the bid for an NCAA track meet--without a facility or even bleachers;
  • and many more incredible stories from the renowned IU Athletics program.
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