From Herschel to a Hobnail Boot: The Life and Times of Larry Munson

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For 43 years (1966–2008) Larry Munson was the legendary football radio voice for the University of Georgia Bulldogs. But on September 22, 2008, at the age of 86, Larry announced that it was time to step aside from the one job he loved more than any other in his remarkable career. For decades publishers have been trying to get Larry to write a book about his life. He always declined, saying he had neither the time nor the patience and even asking, “Who would care?” Well, college football fans everywhere care, and today they are celebrating because Larry is finally ready to tell his incredible story.

One of University of Georgia's Most Unforgettable Moments
One of the most unforgettable days in the history of the University of Georgia's football program was just one year ago: Nov. 29, 2008. No fan that day will forget what they witnessed. Millions more watching from home will recall the day quickly and fondly too. To learn more about what was so different about that day in Bulldogs history read the free online excerpt from Larry Munson's autobiography FROM HERSCHEL TO A HOBNAIL BOOT only at Triumph Books.

LARRY MUNSON announces time to meet Georgia fans
Larry Munson and coauthor Tony Barnhart will be signing copies of Munson's autobiography, FROM HERSCHEL TO A HOBNAILED BOOT, on December 12 @ Noon at Barnes & Noble (2900 Peachtree Road NE). This is Larry Munson's last scheduled public appearance. More information is on the book's official page where you can read an exclusive online excerpt as well.

From Herschel to a Hobnail Boot Press Release

 

The University of Georgia has been playing football since 1892, and in that time a host of great players and coaches have inspired the passions of its ultra-loyal fans. But in all that time there has only been one "Voice" of Georgia football. And for 43 years, that voice touched the Bulldog Nation down to its very soul. It was the voice of the incomparable Larry Munson.

 

In From Herschel to a Hobnail Boot Larry Munson and Tony Barnhart hold nothing back and give the inside story of the love affair between a broadcaster and his loyal followers. In the early years Georgia fans didn't think the Minneapolis native was anything special. But it wasn't long before Munson achieved legendary status and earned the undying loyalty of the Georgia people with a series of classic calls that several generations of the Bulldog faithful can still recite by heart.

 

From Herschel to a Hobnail Boot takes you behind-the-scenes of the life and career of a legend, including:

 

• An exclusive audio CD of Larry Munson's 10 greatest calls
• Munson's youth in Minneapolis and his love for the outdoors and musical talents
• His broadcasting journey around the country before finally landing in Georgia
• The ups and downs, sights and sounds of his four decades as part of the Georgia program

 

For fans of the University of Georgia, From Herschel to a Hobnail Boot is a must-have addition to their Bulldogs memorabilia. For college football fans everywhere, Larry Munson's story is a remarkable look at an era where the radio voice of college football was king.

 

About the Authors:
Larry Munson was hired as the radio voice of the Georgia Bulldogs in 1966 and over the next 43 years became one of the most beloved broadcasters in college football history. He worked at numerous stations before landing the job as the Voice of the Bulldogs, where he remained until his retirement two games into the 2008 season. In May, 2009, he was inducted into the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Hall of Fame. Larry lives in Athens, Georgia, where he still enjoys his first love: fishing. He has two sons, Michael and Jonathan.

 

The 2009 season marks Tony Barnhart's 33rd as a college football reporter for the Internet, radio, and television. Barnhart covered college football for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution for 24 years and continues to write the popular Mr. College Football blog for ajc.com. An author of four books on college football, Barnhart hosts his own weekly television show, The Tony Barnhart Show and is in his fifth season as a regular contributor to the College Football Today show on CBS. Barnhart lives in Atlanta with his wife, Maria and has one daughter, Sara Barnhart Fletcher.

 

CONTACT: Josh Williams, Triumph Books, 312.252.1261, j.williams@triumphbooks.com

 

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