{"product_id":"five-gallon-bucket-9798990074934","title":"Five Gallon Bucket","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen Jack was the basketball coach in Elk City during his second year (1966-67), he received the Coach of the Year award in Western Oklahoma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJack loved basketball, but he wasn't always good at it. In fourth grade, he made his first attempt at a free throw and failed. For his birthday, he asked for a basketball. He realized he didn't have a basket when he shot outside. Out in the garage was an old rusty 5-gallon bucket-back then, they were made of metal, short and wide. Jack quickly cut out the bottom with a chisel and hammer, creating a basket, and the rest is history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBasketball was in his bones and his dreams. He played in college at Pittsburg State University. At 5'11 3\/4\" tall, Jack was told he had the skills but not the height to play pro basketball. Instead, he pursued coaching and became a high school basketball coach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his short story, Five Gallon Bucket, Jack shares his experiences and thoughts on the sport, particularly from the lens of a basketball coach. His endearing musings will resonate with basketball lovers and provide a glimpse into this retired coach's story of how the five-gallon bucket gave him purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Quill Hawk Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50917407064338,"sku":"9798990074934","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_802b25d4-ddda-4d77-9569-551aac349f8c.jpg?v=1738866350","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/five-gallon-bucket-9798990074934","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}