The College Football History of Iowa Hawkeyes

 

THE FOURTH QUARTER TICKS DOWN, Iowa driving with everything on the line. Handoff to Murray … spins past the LSU defense! First down! The clock is bleeding away, the tension unbearable. Touchdown pass to Clowney … the crowd erupts! The final whistle blows, and the Hawkeyes have taken the Capital One Bowl 30 – 25!

Follow the story of the Iowa Hawkeyes through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating back to the early 20th century. This edition charts the team’s history — exactly as it was reported at the time.

Featuring:

– The 1957 Rose Bowl triumph, defeating Oregon State 35 – 19
– The legendary 12 – 10 win over No. 2 Michigan in 1985, a game that defined Hayden Fry’s era
– The thrilling Capital One Bowl victory in 2005, under coach Kirk Ferentz
– Historic rivalries, including matchups against Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa State
– Highlights from recent seasons, celebrating standout players and memorable games

Choose from a range of book covers and personalize your copy with a name and message to create a unique keepsake. Whether for a Hawkeyes fan, a history enthusiast, or someone who remembers it all first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Iowa football history ready to be passed on.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.

 

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Cover: Hardback 

Size: Tabloid 11" x 13.9"

Pages: 152

Paper source: our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.