Third down and a War to Go The All-American 1942 Wisconsin Badgers |
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| Author:
| Frei, Terry |
| ISBN: | 978-0-87020-360-2 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2004 |
| Publisher: | Wisconsin Historical Society
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $26.95 |
Book Description:
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The 1942 Wisconsin Badgers football team had a host of individual stars, including two-time All-American end Dave Schreiner, fullback Pat Harder, and halfback Elroy "Crazylegs" Hirsch. In the final-fling atmosphere typical on college campuses as the first year of U.S. involvement in World War II was winding down, the Badgers climbed their way up the rankings and ultimately became one of the greatest college football teams of all time. Stars and benchwarmers alike knew that...
More DescriptionThe 1942 Wisconsin Badgers football team had a host of individual stars, including two-time All-American end Dave Schreiner, fullback Pat Harder, and halfback Elroy "Crazylegs" Hirsch. In the final-fling atmosphere typical on college campuses as the first year of U.S. involvement in World War II was winding down, the Badgers climbed their way up the rankings and ultimately became one of the greatest college football teams of all time. Stars and benchwarmers alike knew that each game brought them closer to military service. The Badgers scattered into the various branches-and around the world-shortly after the season. Not all were asked to be heroic in battle, but many were, and they answered the challenge.