{"product_id":"dyed-in-crimson-football-faith-and-remaking-harvards-america-9780252044946","title":"Dyed in Crimson: Football, Faith, and Remaking Harvard's America","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eArnold Horween was chosen as Harvard's football coach in 1926, instilling a new culture based on merit and honor. Despite facing opposition from East Coast alumni, he succeeded in winning games and challenging stereotypes of Jewish masculinity. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 304 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 02 May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: University of Illinois Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1926, Harvard's athletic director, Bill Bingham, made a bold decision by appointing former Crimson All-American Arnold Horween as the coach of the university's struggling football team. The duo embarked on a transformative journey, instilling a fresh culture that valued merit and the virtues of honor and courage over mere winning. Their success, however, posed a significant challenge to entrenched notions about who truly deserved to attend Harvard and pursue the American dream.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZev Eleff, in his captivating book, delves into the remarkable story of two immigrant sons, Horween and Bingham, who were molded by a vision of an America that rewarded virtue. As a player, Horween had led Harvard to its historic 1920 Rose Bowl victory, showcasing his exceptional skills on the field. However, his coaching tenure was marked by unwavering opposition from powerful East Coast alumni who disapproved of his values and Midwestern, Jewish background.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEleff meticulously traces the careers of Horween and Bingham as student-athletes and their relentless campaign to reclaim control of the football program from alumni. He explores how Horween subverted stereotypes of Jewish masculinity and navigated the rising antisemitism of the 1920s, all while pursuing his passion for football. The book sheds light on the complexities of identity, prejudice, and the pursuit of excellence in a time of great change and uncertainty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough vivid anecdotes and insightful analysis, Eleff brings the story of Horween and Bingham to life, offering a compelling portrait of two individuals who defied expectations and left an indelible mark on the world of sports and beyond. \"The Immigrant's Son: The Rise and Fall of Arnold Horween and the Harvard Football Program\" is a must-read for anyone interested in history, sports, and the enduring power of perseverance in the face of adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 568g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 157 x 237 x 33 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780252044946\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zev Eleff","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44216398381306,"sku":"9780252044946","price":53.01,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1683281780425_book.jpg?v=1683354980","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/dyed-in-crimson-football-faith-and-remaking-harvards-america-9780252044946","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}