Aug. 11, 2004
Few football venues in America rival the rich history and gameday pageantry of the University of Washington's Husky Stadium. From its establishment in 1920, the Stadium has hosted UW's hard-nosed brand of exciting football as well as other major spectacles including the International Goodwill Games. Now, as never before, the remarkable history and gameday pageantry of a sports palace are brought to exhilarating life in Husky Stadium: Great Games and Golden Moments. Published by Parker Hood Press, the 160-page coffee-table sized book features 160 pages and retails for $45. Proceeds from the sale of the book will benefit the Washington athletic department's scholarship endowment fund. In a richly-illustrated text, the book chronicles the legendary coaches and players who brought Washington to prominence and led to the creation of today's impressive stadium on Lake Washington. The book also captures the energy of gameday in an essay and full-color gallery of contemporary images that evoke the rituals and razzmatazz of a Husky Saturday.
Two of the most knowledgeable observers of University of Washington sports, W. Thomas Porter and Jim Daves, co-authors of the previous best-seller, The Glory of Washington, chronicle the clashes of great football teams and players that are part of Husky Stadium lore and that heighten the aura of gameday. The Voice of the Huskies, Bob Rondeau, provides a stirring introduction, and Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Robin Hood adds richness to the book by capturing the stadium in its wide-ranging moods, from pre-game calm to the howling, heart-pumping fun of fans celebrating a Husky victory. Produced in collaboration with the University of Washington Athletic Department and with the sponsorship of Virginia Mason Medical Center, Alaska Airlines, Bank of America and Husky Fever, Husky Stadium: Great Games and Golden Moments appears destined to be a sports classic. Husky Stadium: Great Games and Golden Moments will be available on an exclusive basis at the University Bookstore (address) from Aug. 16-30. The book can also be ordered online at www.huskyfever.com Fans attending Washinton's annual Football Picture Day at Husky Stadium on Aug. 15 can purchase the book at that event. Copies of the book will be on sale at Washington's Kickoff Luncheon Sept. 2 at Dempsey Indoor.
What They're Saying About Husky Stadium: Great Games and Golden Moments
"This book brings back many wonderful memories of playing in Husky Stadium. Anyone who loves Husky football will want this book."
"I have had no greater athletic thrill than being on the Husky team that won the national championship in 1991. The fans in Husky Stadium were a big part of our perfect season. This book recounts that season and many other great events in the stadium."
"I have watched an extraordinary variety of events in Husky Stadium over the past 65
years. This remarkable book captures both game day pageantry and the unique history of the stadium in visual and verbal images."
"Husky Stadium has been the scene of some very exciting collegiate football games. It has also hosted many other events that have benefited the University of Washington and the broader community. This book presents a succinct history of the stadium punctuated by magnificent visual images of the past and present."
"Although it has been over 40 years since I played for the Huskies, I still get excited every fall when Washington starts a new season. Every fan will get excited from reading this wonderful book."
"In many national surveys, Husky Stadium has been rated by opponents as one of the most difficult places to play. The fans, the students, and the architectural design makes it a band shell for crowd noise. I am so thrilled I was able to be a part of this tradition. This book captures the excitement and the tradition of the 'Monument of Montlake.'"
"I have had the pleasure of covering Husky Football and the UW Athletic Program on television for over 30 years. This book, with its rare archival material, its rich history text, and game day photographs, is a treasure."
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