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Book Synopsis What It Means to Be a Nittany Lion by : Lou Prato
Download or read book What It Means to Be a Nittany Lion written by Lou Prato and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2006-09 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What It Means to be a Nittany Lion: Joe Paterno and Penn State's Greatest Players" explores what seems to be a simple question: What does it mean to be a Nittany Lion? One person or one phrase cannot answer that question because so many emotions encompass the true Nittany Lion spirit. The greatest Penn State players and coaches from the past eight decades were called upon to express why they are so proud to be a part of the storied tradition that is Nittany Lion football and give fans an inside look on their college careers at Happy Valley. "What It Means to be a Nittany Lion" brings together all of their stories, as told by the most outstanding voices of the Penn State program, guaranteed to enhance your passion for Nittany Lion football. It's not just one tradition, one season or one particular game--it's the stories coming from the players who experienced the magic over the decades that capture the true essence of the Nittany Lion way.
Book Synopsis The Nittany Lion by : Jackie R. Esposito
Download or read book The Nittany Lion written by Jackie R. Esposito and published by Penn State University Press. This book was released on 2000-11 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is a Nittany Lion? The most frequently asked question about Penn State University is answered definitively for the first time in this beautifully illustrated book. Penn State librarians Jackie Esposito and Steven Herb have devoted hundreds of hours of research to uncover the fascinating and colorful history behind the beloved Penn State icon. Elements of the tale include the tragic legend of Indian Princess Nita-nee, for whom the majestic mountain in Central Pennsylvania is named; the story of the Original Nittany Lion, the elusive mountain lion that once roamed the hills of Pennsylvania; the 1904 Penn State baseball game at Princeton University, where the idea of a school mascot was born; the creation of the famous limestone Nittany Lion Shrine on Penn State&’s University Park campus; and the &"Men in the Suit,&" the many Penn State students who have played the role of the Nittany Lion Mascot. This tale is also the story of many important figures in Penn State and Pennsylvania history, including folklorist Henry Shoemaker, baseball player and student leader H. D. &"Joe&" Mason, sculptor Heinz Warneke, famous mascot Norm Constantine, and football coaching legends &"Rip&" Engle and Joe Paterno. Sure to be of interest to Penn State&’s 340,000 living alumni and the countless numbers of Nittany Lion fans all over the world, this book will also appeal to folklorists and Pennsylvania historians.
Book Synopsis The Nittany Lion: An Illustrated Tale by :
Download or read book The Nittany Lion: An Illustrated Tale written by and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is a Nittany Lion? The most frequently asked question about Penn State University is answered definitively for the first time in this beautifully illustrated book. Penn State librarians Jackie Esposito and Steven Herb have devoted hundreds of hours of research to uncover the fascinating and colorful history behind the beloved Penn State icon. Elements of the tale include the tragic legend of Indian Princess Nita-nee, for whom the majestic mountain in Central Pennsylvania is named; the story of the Original Nittany Lion, the elusive mountain lion that once roamed the hills of Pennsylvania; the 1904 Penn State baseball game at Princeton University, where the idea of a school mascot was born; the creation of the famous limestone Nittany Lion Shrine on Penn State's University Park campus; and the "Men in the Suit," the many Penn State students who have played the role of the Nittany Lion Mascot. This tale is also the story of many important figures in Penn State and Pennsylvania history, including folklorist Henry Shoemaker, baseball player and student leader H. D. "Joe" Mason, sculptor Heinz Warneke, famous mascot Norm Constantine, and football coaching legends "Rip" Engle and Joe Paterno. Sure to be of interest to Penn State's 340,000 living alumni and the countless numbers of Nittany Lion fans all over the world, this book will also appeal to folklorists and Pennsylvania historians.
Book Synopsis The Legacy of the Lion by : Kimberlyn Turner
Download or read book The Legacy of the Lion written by Kimberlyn Turner and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Nittany Lion is one of the most recognized symbols of Penn State. Every time the Lion mascot makes an appearance at an event, he is immediately flocked by students, alumni, and children for pictures, autographs, or an ear ruffle. The Lions job is to make the crowd excited about the event and about the university. By connecting with past Lion mascots (and, at the time, the current Lion), I, now, better understand the role of the Nittany Lion and I can fully appreciate all the hard work that being the mascot requires.
Download or read book We Are Penn State written by Lou Prato and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No college football program has ever had to deal with the obstacles, hostility, and challenges encountered by the players and coaches of the 2012 Penn State Nittany Lions, and this book is an account of that unforgettable season in which the team rebounded from a disillusioning 0-2 start to surprise everyone and finish with an 8-4 record, third best in the Big Ten Conference. The turmoil at Penn State began in early November 2011 with the shocking arrest of retired assistant coach Jerry Sandusky for multiple charges of sexual child abuse, and within days legendary head coach Joe Paterno was fired in what would be termed the biggest scandal in college football history. By the end of January, Paterno was dead from lung cancer and a new head coach without any Penn State connections, Bill O’Brien, began putting together his staff while finishing up his job as offensive coordinator of the Super Bowl bound New England Patriots. We Are Penn State tells the story of how this team overcame unprecedented NCAA sanctions, including a four-year bowl ban and the loss of 45 scholarships over the same period, the transfer of several of its star players, and overwhelming predictions that the 2012 season would be a disaster to put together a successful season and restore some dignity to what was once considered one of the elite programs in college football.
Book Synopsis Nittany Lion Gets a Big Surprise by : Denise Kaminsky
Download or read book Nittany Lion Gets a Big Surprise written by Denise Kaminsky and published by Mascot Books. This book was released on 2012-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nittany Lion receives an invitation to come to Beaver Stadium. He is curious so he decides to go and is greeted with a very big surprise.
Book Synopsis 100 Things Penn State Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die by : Lou Prato
Download or read book 100 Things Penn State Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die written by Lou Prato and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for Penn State fans who think they already know everything With traditions, records, and Nittany Lions lore, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every Penn State fan should know. It contains crucial information such as important dates, player nicknames, memorable moments, and outstanding achievements by singular players. From trivia on legendary players—such as John Cappelletti, Kerry Collins, Larry Johnson, LaVar Arrington, and Paul Posluszny—to knowing the best places to catch a game, 100 Things Penn State Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource guide for true fans of the Nittany Lions.
Book Synopsis Nittany Lion Everyday Superhero by : Denise Kaminsky
Download or read book Nittany Lion Everyday Superhero written by Denise Kaminsky and published by Mascot Books. This book was released on 2018-08-07 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nittany Lion‚[‚„‚[ is always helping others in any way he can. He inspires everyone to be an Everyday Super Hero!
Book Synopsis Pride of the Lions by : Frank Fitzpatrick
Download or read book Pride of the Lions written by Frank Fitzpatrick and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2011-08 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joe Paterno has scaled the heights of his profession, winning more than 400 games, a pair of national championships and nationwide respect for the program he built and sustained. In his mid-eighties now, he has vowed to continue with coaching, excited by the prospect of another promising team, and another autumn in Happy Valley. In this exciting new biography of a coaching icon, Frank Fitzpatrick, author of "The Lion in Autumn," chronicles the life and career of the winningest coach in Division 1 football history.
Download or read book Wounded Lions written by Ronald A. Smith and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2016-04-15 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Jerry Sandusky child molestation case stunned the nation. As subsequent revelations uncovered an athletic program operating free of oversight, university officials faced criminal charges while unprecedented NCAA sanctions hammered Penn State football and blackened the reputation of coach Joe Paterno. In Wounded Lions, acclaimed sport historian and longtime Penn State professor Ronald A. Smith heavily draws from university archives to answer the How? and Why? at the heart of the scandal. The Sandusky case was far from the first example of illegal behavior related to the football program or the university's attempts to suppress news of it. As Smith shows, decades of infighting among administrators, alumni, trustees, faculty, and coaches established policies intended to protect the university, and the football team considered synonymous with its name, at all costs. If the habits predated Paterno, they also became sanctified during his tenure. Smith names names to show how abuses of power warped the "Penn State Way" even with hires like women's basketball coach Rene Portland, who allegedly practiced sexual bias against players for decades. Smith also details a system that concealed Sandusky's horrific acts just as deftly as it whitewashed years of rules violations, coaching malfeasance, and player crime while Paterno set records and raised hundreds of millions of dollars for the university. A myth-shattering account of misplaced priorities, Wounded Lions charts the intertwined history of an elite university, its storied sports program, and the worst scandal in collegiate athletic history.
Download or read book We Are Penn State written by Lou Prato and published by Triumph Books (IL). This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No college football program has ever had to deal with the obstacles, hostility, and challenges encountered by the players and coaches of the 2012 Penn State Nittany Lions, and this book is an account of that unforgettable season in which the team rebounded from a disillusioning 0-2 start to surprise everyone and finish with an 8-4 record, third best in the Big Ten Conference. The turmoil at Penn State began in early November 2011 with the shocking arrest of retired assistant coach Jerry Sandusky for multiple charges of sexual child abuse, and within days legendary head coach Joe Paterno was fired in what would be termed the biggest scandal in college football history. By the end of January, Paterno was dead from lung cancer and a new head coach without any Penn State connections, Bill O'Brien, began putting together his staff while finishing up his job as offensive coordinator of the Super Bowl bound New England Patriots. We Are Penn State tells the story of how this team overcame unprecedented NCAA sanctions, including a four-year bowl ban and the loss of 45 scholarships over the same period, the transfer of several of its star players, and overwhelming predictions that the 2012 season would be a disaster to put together a successful season and restore some dignity to what was once considered one of the elite programs in college football.
Book Synopsis Game of My Life Penn Sate Nittany Lions by : Jordan Hyman
Download or read book Game of My Life Penn Sate Nittany Lions written by Jordan Hyman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Penn State fans will finally get the chance to walk onto the field with their favorite Nittany Lions in Game of My Life Penn State Nittany Lions. In this newly updated edition, Penn State alum Jordan Hyman asks over twenty of the school’s greatest football legends to share their favorite memories and most poignant moments while wearing the white and blue. A must-read for any Nittany Lions fan.
Book Synopsis Penn State Nittany Lions Trivia Quiz Book by : Austin Daniel
Download or read book Penn State Nittany Lions Trivia Quiz Book written by Austin Daniel and published by Austin Daniel. This book was released on 2024-02-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive deep into the heart of State College with the "Penn State Nittany Lions Football Trivia Quiz Book," the ultimate challenge for any fan of the blue and white. Whether you've stood in the roaring stands of Beaver Stadium, walked the campus with the echoes of "We Are... Penn State" ringing in your ears, or simply admired the Nittany Lions from afar, this book is your gateway to reliving the most thrilling moments, legendary players, and unforgettable traditions that have defined Penn State football for generations. With 200 meticulously crafted multiple-choice questions spread across 20 captivating categories, this book offers a comprehensive journey through the highs and lows, the triumphs and challenges, and the little-known facts that have shaped the legacy of the Nittany Lions. From the iconic coaches and groundbreaking plays to the fan traditions and academic achievements, explore the breadth of Penn State's storied football program. Some of the Categories include: Legends of the Gridiron: Milestones in Nittany Lions History The Paterno Legacy and Beyond: Coaches Who Shaped Penn State From State College to the NFL: Penn State's Finest Bitter Rivals: The Fiercest Penn State Match-Ups Bowled Over: Penn State's Postseason Prowess Record Roars: Breaking the Mold at Penn State Beaver Stadium Secrets: A Colossal Home Field Blue and White Threads: The Evolution of Nittany Lions' Gear We Are... The Fans: Traditions of the Nittany Nation Roaring Mascot: The Tale of the Nittany Lion But the challenge doesn't end with the last question. Tally your score and consult the final score rating to see where your knowledge ranks among the most dedicated fans. Are you a budding Nittany novice, a knowledgeable Lion, or do you stand at the pinnacle as a Penn State trivia master? Perfect for game days, alumni gatherings, or quiet evenings reminiscing about your favorite college football memories, the "Penn State Nittany Lions Football Trivia Quiz Book" is more than just a quiz book-it's a passport to the heart and soul of Penn State football. So, put your Penn State knowledge to the test. It's time to find out if you have what it takes to be a true Nittany Lion legend. We Are... Penn State!
Book Synopsis It Happened in Pennsylvania by : Fran Capo
Download or read book It Happened in Pennsylvania written by Fran Capo and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2005-05-15 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Nittany Lion written by Dan Conti and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2023-03-01 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About the Book The novel is set at a time when the country seems hopelessly divided, torn apart by a war overseas, economic distress, and political corruption. A young family is coping with tragedy, a serious illness, and a future that appears fraught with peril. It is 1970 and Francis Rosselli is coming home from Vietnam. Set in the hills of central Pennsylvania, Nittany Lion is a tale that revolves around characters and events in the small town of Nollville near the Penn State University campus. A young widow, her grown son, and her eight-year-old daughter who loves basketball struggle to make sense of a world in constant turmoil. About the Author Dan Conti is a native of New Castle, Pennsylvania. Nittany Lion is Conti’s first novel. He has written two other books, POWs in 2006 and A Reporter's Notebook in 2017. Conti is the winner of more than thirty-five news reporting awards from the Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Associated Press. He currently lives in Morehead, Kentucky and is a retired broadcast journalist.
Book Synopsis American National Pastimes - A History by : Mark Dyreson
Download or read book American National Pastimes - A History written by Mark Dyreson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-14 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the colonies that became the USA were still dominions of the British Empire they began to imagine their sporting pastimes as finer recreations than even those enjoyed in the motherland. From the war of independence and the creation of the republic to the twenty-first century, sporting pastimes have served as essential ingredients in forging nationhood in American history. This collection gathers the work of an all-star team of historians of American sport in order to explore the origins and meanings of the idea of national pastimes—of a nation symbolized by its sports. These wide-ranging essays analyze the claims of particular sports to national pastime status, from horse racing, hunting, and prize fighting in early American history to baseball, basketball, and football more than two centuries later. These essays also investigate the legal, political, economic, and culture patterns and the gender, ethnic, racial, and class dynamics of national pastimes, connecting sport to broader historical themes. American National Pastimes chronicles how and why the USA has used sport to define and debate the contours of nation. This book was published as a special issue of the International Journal of the History of Sport.
Book Synopsis Nittany Lion and Earth Day by : Denise Kaminsky
Download or read book Nittany Lion and Earth Day written by Denise Kaminsky and published by . This book was released on 2017-11-07 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nittany Lion wants to remind us that Earth Day is every day!
