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Tales from the Duke Blue Devils Locker Room: A Collection of the Greatest Duke Basketball Stories Ever Told
Revised and updated through the 2018-2019 season.
The Duke Blue Devils have a long and glorious history of success, and that history comes alive within these pages, as detailed by Duke historian James Sumner. The Blue Devils’ storied past includes forty-two NCAA tournament appearances, sixteen trips to the final four, and five national titles. Duke University has been home to thirty-eight All-American basketball players. Ten of them have been named national player of the year: Dick Groat, Art Heyman, Johnny Dawkins, Danny Ferry, Christian Laettner, Elton Brand, Shane Battier, Jason Williams, J.J. Redick, and Zion Williamson. Their tales are included here along with stories from Duke coaching legends Eddie Cameron, Vic Bubas, Bill Foster, and Mike Krzyzewski. This is a must-read for any fan of Duke basketball.
The Duke Blue Devils have a long and glorious history of success, and that history comes alive within these pages, as detailed by Duke historian James Sumner. The Blue Devils’ storied past includes forty-two NCAA tournament appearances, sixteen trips to the final four, and five national titles. Duke University has been home to thirty-eight All-American basketball players. Ten of them have been named national player of the year: Dick Groat, Art Heyman, Johnny Dawkins, Danny Ferry, Christian Laettner, Elton Brand, Shane Battier, Jason Williams, J.J. Redick, and Zion Williamson. Their tales are included here along with stories from Duke coaching legends Eddie Cameron, Vic Bubas, Bill Foster, and Mike Krzyzewski. This is a must-read for any fan of Duke basketball.
208 pages, Hardcover
First published May 1, 2012
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November 12, 2020
The book is an abbreviated history of Duke University basketball. I enjoyed the chapters from Coach K’s time. I think die hard Duke fans would enjoy this book.
February 20, 2023
Good History of Duke Basketball
A nice timeline of the history of Duke Basketball. A good read for any Duke fan. Would certainly recommend this book.
A nice timeline of the history of Duke Basketball. A good read for any Duke fan. Would certainly recommend this book.
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July 18, 2017
Stories from over 100 years of Duke Basketball. A must-read for Duke fans everywhere!
July 14, 2018
Great way to remember the great Duke games. Reminds me why I have been a fan for so long.
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