Wards of the League (new book about the 1952 Dallas Texans)

[fgoodwin]

Written by Mike Coburn, published by TCU Press

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[Throwin_Samoan]

Ooh, I like the idea of that.

[mikecobern]

By the way guys, thanks so much for this post.

Mike

[GameBeforeTheMoney]

I spoke with Mike a few times while he was shopping for a publisher. He shared with me a lot about the story and his research. This book is an important one for anybody serious about the history of the league, as this is really the only material that I'm aware of that draws information about the 1952 Dallas Texans directly from the family who owned the team. Really looking forward to this coming out and thanks to Mike for all the work in pulling this book together. It is a much-needed piece in the NFL history library about a team that it's almost impossible to find reliable information about.

[RichardBak]

I'm looking forward to buying a copy. Love that era.

[mikecobern]

I spoke with Mike a few times while he was shopping for a publisher. He shared with me a lot about the story and his research. This book is an important one for anybody serious about the history of the league, as this is really the only material that I'm aware of that draws information about the 1952 Dallas Texans directly from the family who owned the team. Really looking forward to this coming out and thanks to Mike for all the work in pulling this book together. It is a much-needed piece in the NFL history library about a team that it's almost impossible to find reliable information about.

Just now seeing your post Jackson and thanks so much my good friend. We're cranking along and man I never knew how much work goes into getting a book out. I will never again take for granted the amount of energy that any book I pick up and read takes. I'll keep everyone posted as to the revisions and updates as the release date gets closer.

[Throwin_Samoan]

By the way guys, thanks so much for this post.

Mike

I have tried sending you a PM twice on this, Mike, but it's not happening, apparently. Can you get in touch trying from your end? Thank you!

[JWL]

I enjoyed the book. An ESPN 30 for 30 type documentary on this team would be nice although just about everyone directly associated with the team has died.

Learning about Kerrville, Texas the same week of the devastating flash floods a few weeks ago was eerie.