The Muckers might be the smallest football team in Arizona, but that does not mean that don't have big dreams. With their school set to close at the end of the year and the mines that employ the town on the brink of closing, this hard-fighting team dreams of winning the state championship. In order to make this a reality, they will have to have an undefeated season. One loss and the hopes of the town and their dreams of glory die. The Muckers are led by quarterback Red O'Shea, who struggles to believe he is as talented and good as his brother Bobby who died in the war with Germany. Reminiscent of Hoosiers, this story of how hard work, belief in yourself, and a football can inspire us to greatness will inspire you. It was fascinating reading about how football was played in the 1950's and heartbreaking watching the proud small town citizens struggle as their hometown becomes a ghost town. Based on a true story, this is a classic football story that will leaving you dreaming of glory on the gridiron.
Muckers by Sandra Neil Wallace
The Muckers might be the smallest football team in Arizona, but that does not mean that don't have big dreams. With their school set to close at the end of the year and the mines that employ the town on the brink of closing, this hard-fighting team dreams of winning the state championship. In order to make this a reality, they will have to have an undefeated season. One loss and the hopes of the town and their dreams of glory die. The Muckers are led by quarterback Red O'Shea, who struggles to believe he is as talented and good as his brother Bobby who died in the war with Germany. Reminiscent of Hoosiers, this story of how hard work, belief in yourself, and a football can inspire us to greatness will inspire you. It was fascinating reading about how football was played in the 1950's and heartbreaking watching the proud small town citizens struggle as their hometown becomes a ghost town. Based on a true story, this is a classic football story that will leaving you dreaming of glory on the gridiron.
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AuthorMs. Smith has been the librarian at Washington HS in Sioux Falls, SD, since 2005. She enjoys reading, watching K-Dramas, Harry Potter and hanging out with her family. Archives
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