The gladiators : Norm Provan and Arthur Summons on rugby league's most iconic moment and its continuing legacy
Tasker, Norman2013
Books, Manuscripts
When rival captains Norm Provan & Arthur Summons came together at the end of the 1963 Rugby League grand final, they could never have imagined the tradition they were building. This is their story and their reflections on what has happened to League since
Main title:
Author:
Imprint:
Crows Nest NSW Allen & Unwin 2013
Collation:
264 pages 16 unnumbered pages of plates some colour illustrations
Contents:
Foreword by John Grant -- Introduction: a moment in time -- The science of sport -- The more things change ... -- An image for the ages -- Cast in bronze -- Fame and infamy -- Different era, different world -- The makings of high achievement -- Shaping a generation -- A matter of timing -- A cocky wee Gordon -- War with England -- The Wallaby hop -- From Killer to Cameron -- A touch of English class -- Magpies and millionaires -- The subtle shades of greatness -- The generation gap -- Days of green and gold -- Right place, right time -- England swings -- The coaching dilemma -- A team for the ages -- Boys will be boys -- A time for heroes -- The mentor challenge -- Sharks on the prowl -- Call of the bush -- Wild ways at Wagga Wagga -- Rules and other disasters -- Shaping the game -- A working life -- Afternoon conversations.
ISBN:
9781743316313 (paperback)
Dewey class:
796.3338 GLA
Local class:
796.3338
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
8648
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 796.3338 GLA | Available |