{"product_id":"resurrection-the-miracle-season-that-saved-notre-dame-9780312650179","title":"Resurrection: The Miracle Season That Saved Notre Dame","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJim Dent, author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling \u003ci\u003eThe Junction Boys\u003c\/i\u003e returns with \u003ci\u003eResurrection\u003c\/i\u003e, about the remarkable and inspiring story of one of the biggest comebacks in college football history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the 1960's, Notre Dame's football program was in shambles. Little did anyone know, help was on its way in the form of Ara Parseghian, a controversial choice for head coach--the first one outside of the Notre Dame \"family.\" It was now his responsibility to rebuild the once-proud program and teach the Fighting Irish how to win again. But it was no small task. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe men of Notre Dame football were a bunch of unlikelies and oddballs, but Parseghian transformed them into a team: a senior quarterback who would win the Heisman Trophy; a five-foot-eight walk-on who would make first team All-American; an exceptionally rare black player, who would overcome much more than his quiet demeanor to rise to All-American, All-Pro, Hall of Famer, and to the Minnesota Supreme Court. Parseghian would change everything, from the uniforms and pads to the offensive strategy. It would be a huge gamble against great obstacles. But Ara Parseghian had that look in his eye.... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Jim Dent chronicles one of the greatest comeback seasons in the history of college football. Once again confirming his position as one of the top sports writers in the country, Dent brings the legends of Notre Dame football to life in an unforgettable story of second chances, determination, and unwavering spirit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJim Dent\u003c\/b\u003e, a longtime award-winning journalist who covered the Dallas Cowboys for eleven years in Fort Worth and Dallas, including a stint at the \u003ci\u003eFort Worth Star-Telegram, \u003c\/i\u003e has written several books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Junction Boys, \u003c\/i\u003e the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller that was the basis for an ESPN movie and remains a fan favorite, as well as \u003ci\u003eTwelve Mighty Orphans\u003c\/i\u003e, adapted to film in 2021 starring Luke Wilson. Dent lives in Texa\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"St. Martin's Griffin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50491676819730,"sku":"9780312650179","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ad145fcc-dbbc-4048-b672-0cd39f0daace.jpg?v=1730548498","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/resurrection-the-miracle-season-that-saved-notre-dame-9780312650179","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}