Chance for Glory: The Innovation and Triumph of the Washington State 1916 Rose Bowl Team

By Darin Watkins

Book Overview

In 1915, American football was still in its infancy. The first Rose Bowl was just in its planning stages. East Coast teams were becoming household names, but what chance did a West Coast team with a losing streak have in achieving any fame or prominence? "Chance for Glory" chronicles the untold story of the Washington State University football team of 1915 when William ?Lone Star? Dietz, a Native American, was hired as the new coach. His innovative strategies and knowledge would help a group of undersized players to become giants on the football field, and soon Washington State would be a household name across America. Author Darin Watkins captures the history of the first Rose Bowl tournament. He finds the larger stories behind events and follows this magical 1915 season from its early days to its triumphant conclusion.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1943164401
• ISBN13: 9781943164400
• Release Date: January 2015
• Publisher: Aviva Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 1.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 12 years and up

Customer Reviews

Miracle on Turf

The Rose Bowl, is my favorite college football game. So I had to read this book. And I'm glad I did. Darin Watkins seamlessly tells the story of Washington State College's 1915 football season. Starting with the hiring of the team's head coach; William "Lone Star Dietz, to their successful season and the Rose Bowl game vs. Brown University. Dietz was a Native American and star player of Carlisle Indian School football team. Dietz molded he's players into a winning team with new and innovating strategies and strong quiet leadership. He never yelled at his players. He talked to them one on one to teach them his style of football. All football fans will enjoy; Chance for Glory.