I love reading about the history of Duke Athletics.  For that reason, I had a hard time putting down Wallace Wade, Championship Years at Alabama and Duke.

Many of you know that I'm somewhat of a super fan.  In fact, I remember Wade attending Duke football practices for years.

Even then, he had an aura of confidence about him and he should have.  Wade led Duke to two Rose Bowls and made the Blue Devils a powerhouse.  Yep!  Back in the day, Duke could be found in the top ten year in and year out.

What I didn't know was the depth of the man.  This is where author, Lewis Bowling filled in the gaps for a wonderful trip into the past.  Bowling was quite meticulous with the details about old Durham, Duke as it was then, and well, everything was well researched.

The book has about 350 pages and is well illustrated. I admit I skipped to when Wallace Wade took over the Blue Devils.  Still, it makes one want to go back and get the rest of the story. 

Wade was an amazing man and it's good that Bowling brought his exploits to life.  As a Duke fan, I found myself proud of Duke's illustrious football past. 

Be it tales on Ace Parker or George McAffee, no legend is left out.  Each season is well documented, from the Rose Bowl in Durham to when Duke was unbeaten, unscored upon with no ties in 1938.  So, if you want a read that makes you feel like you have been transported back in time to witness the glory days of Duke (and Alabama) football, this book is for you.  I highly recommend adding it to your summer reading list, so that you may learn of an amazing man and a time we should never forget. There are far too many interesting details in Wallace Wade, Championship Years at Alabama and Duke for you not to check it out.

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