West Point Wingback

by Joe Archibald

Ronald Ellis Burritt had it coing to him. Born and raised in the pleasant rolling hills of Brantwood, Pennsylvania, the only child of patient parents, he had always sought and found, the easy way. But at West Point he finds there is no easy way. He couldn't take the discipline and the fact that he had become the pet target of upper-classmen. Worst of all, it showed on his face. He wanted out. The plebe football coach gave him a start by kicking him off the squad for lack of effort.

189 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1965

About the author

Prolific writer of sports themed books for boys and teens. His first book was published in 1947 (Rebel Halfback) and was followed by more than 50 titles through the 40's, 50's and into the 1960's.

Reviews

[Tom · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book when I read it many years ago. Football + Army vs. Navy -- how can you go wrong in book for boys? Re-reading it as an adult, I still found this to be an enjoyable way to while away a couple of hours.