Here's Johnny Orr-92-P

When I am loyal to a team like the Cyclones, I try not ever live in the past. I love to remember past events and particular games, but to compare present teams with past teams is not fair. With this book, it is hard not to hark back to a special time in Cyclone basketball lore. Gene McGivern gives a genuine and heartfelt gift to the true Cardinal and Gold fans of the world. The fault I found to this book is that sometimes McGivern became too repetitive and this is probably due to his sports writing experiences. On occasion this slowed down the pace, but otherwise this book is a treasure as is Johnny Orr. This year Iowa State nearly beat eventual champions, Michigan State, and would have earned a Final Four bid. Their first. None of the present success at ISU would be possible without Johnny Orr. This book is THAT story. It is a inspirational success story and it is REAL! Something that is not found in similar stories.

This was an outstanding book on Johnny Orr. I have gone to ISU basketball games since i was 3 years old and Johnny's wife sat right behind me, so i really got to know him and her. The book is all about is tremedous coaching career and his awesome life.

Ok, so I'm married to the author. I'm a basketball fan by marriage, and this book was an important part of my conversion. Gene was the sports editor of the Ames Tribune and knows Johnny both personnally and professionally. He documents the Johnny Orr era with such precision, that you'll feel like an ISU alum even if you aren't. We hope you enjoy the book