Go Huskies! Celebrating the Washington Football Tradition

by Porter, W. Thomas; James, Don

• ISBN13: 9781600788277
• ISBN10: 1600788270
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2013-09-01
• Publisher: Triumph Books

Summary

This comprehensive history of the University of Washington football program focuses on the major eras in Husky football history, featuring the best teams, the greatest games, the biggest comebacks, and the most exciting and unexpected moments such as when Washington forged its first national championship by defeating Minnesota in the 1961 Rose Bowl. Paying homage to iconic coaches, including Gil Dobie, Jim Phelan, Jim Owens, and Don James, this keepsake also details the greatest players and fan favorites in Husky history, including NFL Hall of Fame running back Hugh McElhenny and quarterback Warren Moon, and Super Bowl winners and NFL Pro Bowlers Corey Dillon and Lawyer Milloy. The book concludes with game day events, the many pregame activities that every Husky should experience, and a "Husky Timeline," making it a well-rounded and must-read for fans both old and new.

Author Biography

W. Thomas Porter has written 10 books on personal finance and investment topics and three on Husky athletics including regional best-sellers The Glory of Washington, Husky Stadium: Great Games and Golden Moments, and A Football Band of Brothers.  Porter was a Vice Chairman of Rainier Bank and Executive Vice-President of Seafirst and Bank of America. He was the national chair of the University of Washington’s $54 million Campaign for the Student Athlete and received the Volunteer of the Year Award from the National Association of Athletic Development Directors for his work. He holds a BA from Rutgers University, an MBA from the University of Washington, and a PhD from Columbia University. At Rutgers, he selected to the All-East and All-America baseball teams and was voted Rutgers’ most outstanding athlete in his senior year.