Smart Jocks, Long Talks and Pink Socks

By Patricia Burgess

The glorious doctrine of justification by faith far exceeds even the great charters of freedom and liberty which we have seen throughout history. This doctrine is expounded by the apostle Paul whose... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0978858018
• ISBN13: 9780978858018
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Castle Island Publishing
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.3" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Leaving a lasting impression

As a Whitman student who was fortunate enough to know Bob Burgess, I thoroughly enjoyed his daughter's engrossing story of his background--of which I knew nothing until I read her book. A charter member of the "Greatest Generation," Burgess overcame hardships both personal (loss of his father at an early age and the derision of his teachers) and economic (the Great Depression) and went on to serve his country with distinction in the U.S. Navy during World War II. When the war was over, he married and began the distinguished coaching career that would last for decades and leave a lasting imprint on countless numbers of young men. No doubt he would have had a similar impact on young women but he was largely retired by the time Title IX began gaining traction. And he was much more than a coach. He was genuinely concerned with every aspect of his athletes' development. Bob Burgess was a "Good Man" in every sense of the word and this affectionate account deserves a wide audience.

Heartfelt memoir

Great storytelling by Patricia Burgess, bolstered by letters and thoughts from the many men and women who knew Coach Robert 'Bob' Burgess. A tale that encapsulates his entire lifespan, with the highs and lows that can be expected with a time in the Navy, coaching, raising a family and dealing with a college's changing environment. Any coaches needing inspiration should read this to know that despite wins and losses, despite long odds or small schools, you can still reach the kids. And to Coach Burgess, that's what really mattered. Connecting with people.