Overview
Perfect for Penn State fans who think they already know everything With traditions, records, and Nittany Lions lore, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every Penn State fan should know. It contains crucial information such as important dates, player nicknames, memorable moments, and outstanding achievements by singular players. From trivia on legendary players—such as John Cappelletti, Kerry Collins, Larry Johnson, LaVar Arrington, and Paul Posluszny—to knowing the best places to catch a game, 100 Things Penn State Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource guide for true fans of the Nittany Lions.
Author Biography
Lou Prato is a veteran journalist who covers Penn State sports for various magazines, including two publications dedicated to Penn State football, Blue White Illustrated and Fight On State magazine. He is the author or coauthor of several other books about Penn State football, including Game Changers: Penn State, The Penn State Football Encyclopedia, and What It Means to Be a Nittany Lion. He was hired by Penn State to help organize and start the Penn State All-Sports Museum and became the museum's first director. He lives in Centennial Hills, Pennsylvania.
Press Releases
100 Things Penn State Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
By Lou Prato / Foreword by Adam Taliaferro
Contact: Olivia Aguilar, Triumph Books, 312.676.4238, o.aguilar@triumphbooks.com
The Nittany Lions have some of the most dedicated, passionate fans in college football today. With their incredible history filled with renowned players and coaches, it’s no surprise that Penn State is a highly regarded team, even among its rivals.
Veteran journalist Lou Prato who has covered Penn State football for years has gathered every piece of Nittany Lions trivia in 100 Things Penn State Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die (Triumph Books, October 2015). This book takes fans through the greatest moments in the team’s history, such as Dave Robinson and the play of the century, or when Adam Taliaferro walked into Beaver Stadium less than a year after he was injured and told he would never walk again. In the inspiring foreword, Taliaferro looks back at how the people and moments mentioned in this book made him into the person he is today. Highlights include:
- The creation of the famous “We Are Penn State” cheer
- How a Big Ten game led to the usage of instant replay in college football
- A look at Wally Triplett: The Jackie Robinson of Penn State
- The close friendship between Joe Paterno, Paul “Bear” Bryant, and Bobby Bowden
From why Penn State’s uniforms were once pink and black to how Beaver Field was almost named Roberts Field, 100 Things Penn State Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate guidebook filled with facts every die-hard fan should know.
About the Author:
Lou Prato is a veteran journalist who covers Penn State sports for various magazines, including two publications dedicated to Penn State football, Blue White Illustrated and Fight On State magazine. He is the author and coauthor of several other books about Penn State football, including Game Changers: Penn State, The Penn State Football Encyclopedia, What It Means to Be a Nittany Lion, and We Are Penn State: The Remarkable Journey of the 2012 Nittany Lions. He was hired by Penn State to help organize and start the Penn State All-Sports Museum and became the museum's first director. He lives in State College, Pennsylvania.
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