Tom McKeown

Gebundenes Buch

This Is Panther Country

A Memoir of Youth, Underdog Spirit, and Basketball Glory

Beschreibung

A Basketball Season for the Ages In the spirit of Hoosiers, Friday Night Lights, and The Boys in the Boat comes the classic underdog story of a high school basketball team's quest for glory and a young man's journey of growth, family, and determination. Set against the vibrant backdrop of mid-1970s Long Island, New York, this heartwarming memoir captures the excitement, challenges, and camaraderie of a small-town varsity basketball team and its dreams of triumph. > > With a keen eye for strategy, detail, execution, and a deep love for the game of basketball, McKeown chronicles a season of finding purpose in unexpected places, the power of teamwork, and the thrill of cheering for a team that embodies the heart and spirit of a community. Even when faced with potential heartbreak, you'll find yourself shouting, "This is Panther Country!"

Autor

Tom McKeown was born in Queens, New York, but currently resides in Plano, Texas, where he met his wife Ann and they raised their two children Kelly Ann and Brian. He is a successful technology entrepreneur who cofounded and ran software provider TrenData before selling the company in 2021. He has also written numerous articles that have been published in various trade magazines. Tom grew up on Long Island where he attended Babylon High School and was an avid fan and participant in the school's basketball program. He later graduated from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, where among other activities he broadcast the school basketball games both in person and on the local radio station. Tom has remained close with family and friends from his hometown and visits several times a year. He Tom remembers fondly the mid-1970s when his high school basketball team was a regional power and the envy of many surrounding schools.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Brown Books Publishing Group
• Seitenzahl: 264
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 231mm x 152mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 476g
• ISBN-13: 9781612547305
• ISBN-10: 1612547303
• Artikelnr.: 72125067