Hoosier Hysteria and 63 Other Dreams: A Game-by-Game Guide to the 1987 NCAA Tournament
While many of the great games and heroes produced by the NCAA tournament are well-known to sports fans, there are countless stories that have been forgotten. That changes with 'Hoosier Hysteria and 63 Other Dreams'. This book, which was produced after countless hours of meticulous research, chronicles every game played in the NCAA tournament in 1987.

The familiar stories, such as Indiana's march to its fifth national championship, are all here and told in rich detail. But what makes 'Hoosier Hysteria and 63 Other Dreams' special is that it delves into every game that was played in that unforgettable tournament, with summaries that bring to light surprising facts and memorable moments from each step in the championship chase. From Providence's Cinderella run to the Final Four to UNLV's epic rally against Iowa in the Elite 8 to Wyoming's Fennis Dembo becoming a national phenomenon – this book includes all of these great stories and many, many more. In addition, each summary includes a full box score that provides an important statistical backdrop to its corresponding game.

The book starts with a lengthy recap of the 1986-87 regular season that helps set the stage for the detailed review of the NCAA tournament. There is also a full list of the tournament statistical leaders, the complete standings of every conference and finally a listing of all players from the tournament who were selected in the 1987 NBA draft.

This book will prove to be a treasure trove of information for the die-hard hoops fan but also a fascinating history of one of this country's great events that all sports fans can enjoy.
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Hoosier Hysteria and 63 Other Dreams: A Game-by-Game Guide to the 1987 NCAA Tournament
While many of the great games and heroes produced by the NCAA tournament are well-known to sports fans, there are countless stories that have been forgotten. That changes with 'Hoosier Hysteria and 63 Other Dreams'. This book, which was produced after countless hours of meticulous research, chronicles every game played in the NCAA tournament in 1987.

The familiar stories, such as Indiana's march to its fifth national championship, are all here and told in rich detail. But what makes 'Hoosier Hysteria and 63 Other Dreams' special is that it delves into every game that was played in that unforgettable tournament, with summaries that bring to light surprising facts and memorable moments from each step in the championship chase. From Providence's Cinderella run to the Final Four to UNLV's epic rally against Iowa in the Elite 8 to Wyoming's Fennis Dembo becoming a national phenomenon – this book includes all of these great stories and many, many more. In addition, each summary includes a full box score that provides an important statistical backdrop to its corresponding game.

The book starts with a lengthy recap of the 1986-87 regular season that helps set the stage for the detailed review of the NCAA tournament. There is also a full list of the tournament statistical leaders, the complete standings of every conference and finally a listing of all players from the tournament who were selected in the 1987 NBA draft.

This book will prove to be a treasure trove of information for the die-hard hoops fan but also a fascinating history of one of this country's great events that all sports fans can enjoy.
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Hoosier Hysteria and 63 Other Dreams: A Game-by-Game Guide to the 1987 NCAA Tournament

Hoosier Hysteria and 63 Other Dreams: A Game-by-Game Guide to the 1987 NCAA Tournament

by John Schaefer
Hoosier Hysteria and 63 Other Dreams: A Game-by-Game Guide to the 1987 NCAA Tournament

Hoosier Hysteria and 63 Other Dreams: A Game-by-Game Guide to the 1987 NCAA Tournament

by John Schaefer

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While many of the great games and heroes produced by the NCAA tournament are well-known to sports fans, there are countless stories that have been forgotten. That changes with 'Hoosier Hysteria and 63 Other Dreams'. This book, which was produced after countless hours of meticulous research, chronicles every game played in the NCAA tournament in 1987.

The familiar stories, such as Indiana's march to its fifth national championship, are all here and told in rich detail. But what makes 'Hoosier Hysteria and 63 Other Dreams' special is that it delves into every game that was played in that unforgettable tournament, with summaries that bring to light surprising facts and memorable moments from each step in the championship chase. From Providence's Cinderella run to the Final Four to UNLV's epic rally against Iowa in the Elite 8 to Wyoming's Fennis Dembo becoming a national phenomenon – this book includes all of these great stories and many, many more. In addition, each summary includes a full box score that provides an important statistical backdrop to its corresponding game.

The book starts with a lengthy recap of the 1986-87 regular season that helps set the stage for the detailed review of the NCAA tournament. There is also a full list of the tournament statistical leaders, the complete standings of every conference and finally a listing of all players from the tournament who were selected in the 1987 NBA draft.

This book will prove to be a treasure trove of information for the die-hard hoops fan but also a fascinating history of one of this country's great events that all sports fans can enjoy.

Product Details

BN ID: 2940013886209
Publisher: John Schaefer
Publication date: 12/23/2011
Series: March Madness Game-by-Game Guides , #3
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 243 KB

About the Author

John Schaefer has worked for over 15 years as a college basketball writer and web producer for several top media companies, including Time Warner, Tribune and AOL. He attended St. Norbert College in Wisconsin and also earned a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University. John and his wife Tracey currently live near Washington, D.C.
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