Syndicated columnist Bob Hertzel says, “Frank Fear offers up a well-crafted, insightful book covering the Carlen-Bowden era that was so important in getting WVU football on the national map.” (Announcing two mid-September book signings in the Mountain State! Details at bottom.)
(Cover artistry by Jeff Moores at FindHarri.com)
It is about a time, a place, and an extraordinary group of West Virginia University Mountaineers.
It is one of the most important eras in WVU football history, the pivot point between the great teams of the 1950s and the championship-level success that began in the 1980s. And more than a half-century later, many of these men are still connected, a self-proclaimed “Band of Brothers.” Loaded with voices of those who participated back then, Band of Brothers, Then and Now is an engaging read.
Palmetto Publishing, Charleston, SC
Acknowledgments, Dedication, Foreword
Chapter 1: Character and Connections
Chapter 2: Great Coaches, Great People
Chapter 3: Building the Foundation
Chapter 4: The Flywheel
Chapter 5: What the Board Room Wrought
Chapter 6: We Stand on the Shoulders of Others
Chapter 7: If Not for Penn State
Chapter 8: Leadership Lessons
Chapter 9: “I Learned a Lot of Football That Day”
Chapter 10: When a Time Lives Forever
Afterword, List of Players and Coaches Cited, List of College Football Programs Cited
Index
226 pp.
Ordering Options
Band of Brothers, Then and Now is available for in-person ordering at bookstores across West Virginia and the U.S., and it is also available online.
Online U.S. Orders
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Public Engagement
Frank was Tony Caridi’s guest on CityNet Statewide Sportsline (March 27). Tony introduces the book at the beginning of the program, and then he and Greg Hunter interview Frank at the 31:35 minute mark of the program.
Interview excerpt here courtesy MetroNews and Twitter.
In his May 2 column about Band of Brothers, Then and Now, WVU’s John Antonik quotes Frank about the impact of coaching influence. “Everybody talks about the influences coaches have on their lives, and (in this case) it is almost as if Carlen and Bowden were looking over (the players) shoulders as they lived their lives, and they (the players) wanted to make them proud.” Read Antonik’s commentary here.
Frank was Hoppy Kerkeval’s guest on Talkline with Hoppy Kerkeval (April 21). Listen here. (Interview begins at the 54-minute mark.)
Two of the “Band of Brothers,” Bob Zitelli and Charlie Fisher, join Frank to talk about Band of Brothers, Then and Now, in a pre-publication clip produced and hosted by WVU football great Dale Wolfley (March 31).
National Book Launch
Thursday – Saturday, April 20-22
Charleston and Morgantown, WV
Thursday evening, April 20, Bullock Distillery, books provided by Taylor Books
Saturday, April 22, morning book signing at Barnes & Noble (Town Centre store) followed by an after-party at Kegler’s
Thursday, April 20, 6-9 p.m.,
Bourbon with “The Band of Brothers”
121 Washington Street West,
Charleston, West Virginia
121 Washington St. West, Charleston
226 Capitol St, Charleston
Thank you, Tighe Crawford Bullock, Dusta Tanner, and Matthew Muller, for hosting us in Charleston. We had a terrific time! Books were provided by Taylor Books, Charleston’s only independent bookseller. Thanks to Mark Martin, Sports Director, WCHS-TV8, for featuring us on the April 20 late news and to Greg Stone of the Charleston Gazette-Mail for writing a feature article. Thanks also, Sarah Plumley, for spreading the word about the event. Enjoy world-class pastries at Sarah’s Bakery, 1011 Bridge Rd. Thanks also go to Megan Dailey for designing the promotion poster. Charleston knows that it’s Echo-Lit at 427 West Washington Street for art to inspire and educate. New River Network’s Courtside with Coach Crist broadcast the event live. Thank you, producer Darrin McGuffin and co-hosts Greg Crist and Dave Gorby. Watch the show below, archived courtesy of New River’s YouTube channel.
The New River Network
Greg Crist, New River Network
Author Frank Fear (left) signs a copy of his book, “Band of Brothers, Then and Now,” for Dick Roberts, a member of the WVU football team during the time in which the book is centered, who played in 32 straight games. (Photo by Kenny Kemp, Charleston Gazette-Mail)
April 22, 11:30a-3p, and 3:30-7p
“The Band of Brothers Coming Home”
Morgantown, West Virginia
2814 University Town Centre Dr.
735 Chestnut Ridge Road
Thanks, Amie Dinn, for organizing the book signing at Morgantown’s Barnes & Noble Town Center store. Thanks also to WVU’s Karly Schaub for organizing a meeting with students at Braxton Hall and to Lemley Mullet (WVU Libraries) for helping us secure vintage photographs for the book. Lemley gave us a tour of the West Virginia and Regional History Center, and we were pleased to present her with a copy of the book for WVU Libraries. Finally, we appreciate Gregg and Jerry Lorenzo for enabling us to hold our after-party at Kegler’s. Once again, The New River Network broadcast the festivities live. Here’s another round of applause for Darrin, Greg, and Dave! Watch the archived version courtesy of New River’s YouTube channel.
Greg Crist
The New River Network
WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE TWO MID-SEPTEMBER EVENTS IN THE MOUNTAIN STATE
Thursday, September 14, The Co-Op, Moundsville, WV, Noon
Thank you, Marshall County Co-Op
Friday, September 15, Barnes & Noble, Morgantown, WV, 5:30p
2814 University Town Centre Dr.
Press/media, contact Frank Fear at fearfrank@yahoo.com
