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by Charles D. Johnson (Author), Arwin D. Smallwood (Author)
More Than Just a Game tells the story of the 100-year football rivalry between NCA&T and NCCU through never-before-seen photographs and images. The work seeks to honor the many coaches, players, and participants in this storied rivalry. These vintage images illustrate the importance of the schools' rare and special rivalry, something students and alumni already know. Written with the fans of both institutions in mind, this book seeks to recount the jubilant victories and heartbreaking losses of each school. It is the story of HBCUs at their best and documents their contributions to the state of North Carolina and the nation. It is a story of perseverance, accomplishment, and pride.
Author Biography
The campus newspapers, annuals, and images included are the result of exhaustive research in the archives and special collections of both universities and the daily newspapers of the cities of Durham and Greensboro. Dr. Charles D. Johnson, associate professor and chair of the Department of History at North Carolina Central University, and Dr. Arwin D. Smallwood, professor and chair of the Department of History and Political Science at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, have created an instant classic and a book for the ages.
