History and Reminiscences of the University of Georgia

by Dooley, Vince; Penley, Steve

• ISBN13: 9781929619450
• ISBN10: 1929619456
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-12-12
• Publisher: Looking Glass Books, Inc

Summary

Vince Dooley and Steve Penley come together in their third collaboration (after Dooley's Playbook and Vince Dooley's Garden), this time telling the story of the University of Georgia, the place they both love most. Vince Dooley is uniquely positioned to tell the history of the University of Georgia. As head football coach and athletics director, Dooley served the university under five presidents, and he turns often to personal observations and anecdotes to inform readers. A masterful storyteller and a lifelong learner with a master's degree in history, Dooley weaves a compelling narrative of more than two centuries of history at the university. Renowned American artist Steve Penley may be best known for his paintings of historical icons, but his love for the University of Georgia pours out of every visual interpretation. With strong brush strokes and bold colors, Penley presents the university and its history as only he can.

Author Biography

Vince Dooley was head football coach for the University of Georgia Bulldogs from 1964 to 1988 and continued as athletics director until 2004. His teams played in 20 bowl games, won six SEC championships, and won the national championship in 1980. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1994. He is also the author of the well-received memoir Dooley: My 40 Years at Georgia. He now lives in Athens, Georgia. Steve Penley is celebrated for his bold and vibrant paintings of historical and popular icons as well as landscapes. Two books, Penley and The Reconstruction of America have featured his illustrations. He won the Georgia Author of the Year Award in the specialty books category in 2008.