Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Historic Photos of University of Alabama Football Giveaway!!!


I seriously love Turner Publishing. And I REALLY love it when they send me books to share with you!!

This book is a great one.

Well, it's a great one if you're in half the population of the state, anyway.

"Historic Photos of University of Alabama Football" was just released LAST WEEK, and they sent me a copy to give away to you!

This book weaves an amazing story. The pictures start in 1892, each with it's own short story. And as you flip through the book, you literally feel as if you are stepping through time. The stories are fascinating and the pictures are spellbinding. And, of course, Bear Bryant can be seen from the 1930's and 40's when he was a player, through to the 80's in his last coaching days.

Here is a video of some of the pages in the book:


Also, there will be an amazing launch party at the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame on July 14th at 5:30 pm that is free and open to the public! I will be attending and covering the event on Alabama Bloggers, and I definitely encourage you to come as well - it is sure to be an awesome event!

The author and Alabama Alum, Joseph "Woody" Woodruff will speak and sign copies of the book, and former Alabama Football Stars Tommy Brooker, Jerry Duncan, and Murray Legg will attend as well. The event is sponsored by Alabama Booksmith.

I have one of these amazing books to give away! If you would like to enter, just comment on this post! You may earn the following extra entries:

1. Subscribe to the feed of Alabama Bloggers
2. Become a follower of Alabama Bloggers
3. Follow @AlabamaBloggers on Twitter
4. Tweet about this giveaway
5. Put the Alabama Bloggers button on your blog
6. Attend the Launch Party!!

Be sure to comment an extra comment for each entry!

This contest is open until Monday, July 20th. A winner will be chosen randomly and announced on Tuesday, July 21st.

Good luck, and I hope to see you at the launch party!!

p.s. - I will also have a giveaway on my personal blog, Grasping for Objectivity in my Subjective Life, on FRIDAY for another copy of this book - be sure to sign up there also!!
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91 comments:

  1. RachelJuly 1, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    I know quite a few people that would LOVE this!

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  2. RachelJuly 1, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    Following the blog

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  3. RachelJuly 1, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    Following y'all on Twitter

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  4. Dirt PrincessJuly 1, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    my husband would LOVE this book. We just got a chocolate lab and he named him TIDE!

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  5. K.L. SmithJuly 1, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    I follow on Twitter and just listed my Blog. Looking forward to reading and writing.

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  6. GinaJuly 1, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    My husband would love this!!

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  7. GinaJuly 1, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    I'm a subscriber...

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  8. GinaJuly 1, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    I'm a Twitter follower...

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  9. Mrs. JenniferJuly 1, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    Blog follower!

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  10. Mrs. JenniferJuly 1, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    GOt the button!

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  11. TonyaJuly 1, 2009 at 5:31 PM

    I Follow @AlabamaBloggers on Twitter

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  12. TonyaJuly 1, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    I tweeted the giveaway!

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  13. ValerieJuly 1, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    Ok my hubs would love this too but hey I want it!!

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  14. ValerieJuly 1, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    Follow you on twitter. (ValerieGail)

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  15. TonyaJuly 1, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    I have the button on my blogs I read page.

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  16. ValerieJuly 1, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    I follow Alabama Bloggers!

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  17. ValerieJuly 1, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    Already have the button on my blog!

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  18. TonyaJuly 1, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    I'm a follower of Alabama Bloggers

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  19. TonyaJuly 1, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    by being a follower it puts Alabmaa Bloggers in my Google Reader feed.

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  20. ValerieJuly 1, 2009 at 5:35 PM

    I tweeted! http://twitter.com/ValerieGail/status/2427413737

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  21. ValerieJuly 1, 2009 at 5:39 PM

    I am subscribing!

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  22. MamaHenJuly 1, 2009 at 6:01 PM

    How fun! Please enter me!!

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  23. Rhoda @ Southern HospitalityJuly 1, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    Oh, I'd love to get this for my hubby who is a HUGE fan! We just might have to go to the book premier.

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  24. Rhoda @ Southern HospitalityJuly 1, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    Just tweeted & I'm already a subscriber too AND I have the button on my blog.

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  25. JennieJuly 1, 2009 at 8:48 PM

    Oooo! Hubs would love me for winning this one!

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  26. JennieJuly 1, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    Got the button up at countryvaughnsblog.blogspot.com

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  27. ChristenJuly 1, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    I'm not a Bama fun, but my dad would love the book!

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  28. ChristenJuly 1, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    I also have the alabama blog button on my blog.

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  29. rlhaleyJuly 1, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    Well I'm commenting because my husband and boys would LOVE the book. And I suppose I would enjoy as well as I am a history lover.

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  30. AnonymousJuly 1, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    oh my hubby and my father-in-law would love this book!

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  31. AnonymousJuly 1, 2009 at 10:11 PM

    I follow AL Bloggers on twitter.

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  32. AnonymousJuly 1, 2009 at 10:11 PM

    I have the AL Bloggers button on my blog.

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  33. LianneJuly 1, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    You know I'm following!

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  34. LianneJuly 1, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    And on Twitter...

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  35. LianneJuly 1, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    I had the Alabama Bloggers button on my blog, but it cut 1/2 of it off, so I removed it. Does that count?

    :)

    And I subscribe in my Google Reader.

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  36. LianneJuly 1, 2009 at 10:20 PM

    My husband would be moved to tears if I won this. Is that not reason enough??? :)

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  37. DerekJuly 2, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    I want this book.

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  38. DerekJuly 2, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    I'm following the blog.

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  39. DerekJuly 2, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    I tweeted about this! I want this book!

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  40. DerekJuly 2, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    I'm following you on Twitter~!

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  41. DerekJuly 2, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    I have the Alabama Bloggers button on my blog! I want this book!

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  42. AnonymousJuly 3, 2009 at 12:39 AM

    Got the button!

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  43. AnonymousJuly 3, 2009 at 12:39 AM

    I'm following, too!

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  44. JamieJuly 4, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    I'm crafty and have entered to win this here AND at your personal blog - crossing my chicken fingers!

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  45. JamieJuly 4, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    I'm a feeder!

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  46. JamieJuly 4, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    I'm a twitterer!

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  47. Leigh of Tales from BloggeritavilleJuly 4, 2009 at 10:55 PM

    I Subscribe to the feed of Alabama Bloggers

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  48. Leigh of Tales from BloggeritavilleJuly 4, 2009 at 10:55 PM

    I am a follower of Alabama Bloggers

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  49. Leigh of Tales from BloggeritavilleJuly 4, 2009 at 10:55 PM

    I have the Alabama Bloggers button on your blog

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  50. dctmJuly 5, 2009 at 8:26 PM

    I would love to win this for my husband!

    Christie
    dctm at bellsouth dot net

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  51. MOMFOREVERANDEVERJuly 5, 2009 at 10:45 PM

    mrs.mommyyatgmaildotcom


    count me in

    Everyone have a great week!

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  52. mvernoJuly 6, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    my son the Splish Splash Bathtub Filter

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  53. page38July 6, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    I would love to win this and give it to my brother.

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  54. KarenJuly 6, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    I LOVE it :)

    ktgonyea at gmail.com

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  55. 007blondJuly 6, 2009 at 8:47 PM

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  56. 007blondJuly 6, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    I follow you feed on my yahoo!

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  57. 007blondJuly 6, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    I follow on twitter @007blond.

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  58. AndriaJuly 6, 2009 at 11:01 PM

    I would love a chance to win. Thank you.

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  59. Sabrina KayJuly 7, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    I am now following on Twitter.

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  60. Sabrina KayJuly 7, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    ROLL TIDE!!!!

    After spending 6+ years with the Millon Dollar Band, I NEED this book!

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  61. NickolayJuly 9, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    This looks like a awesome book. I am a big College football fan.

    jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com

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  62. Lisa P.July 10, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    My daughter would be thrilled if I won this for her!

    LafitteLady[at]gmail.com

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  63. Lisa P.July 10, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    I'm following you on Twitter.

    Lisa4Christ

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  64. Lisa P.July 10, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    Tweet... http://twitter.com/Lisa4Christ/status/2571709406

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  65. Leigh of Tales from BloggeritavilleJuly 14, 2009 at 1:10 AM

    I would love to win this book. My cousin is a former football player, I am certain he is among those in the book (he played under the Bear). He is currently on the athletic staff. I hope to win so he can sign it for me!

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  66. mindyJuly 16, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    sounds wonderful thanks

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  67. MariannaJuly 19, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    Thanks for the chance to win from your neighbor in Mississippi! :)

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  68. MariannaJuly 19, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    I follow!

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  69. MariannaJuly 19, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    I follow on twitter @mannabsn

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  70. ermaJuly 19, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    My son would love this.
    erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net

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  71. AnonymousJuly 19, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    Happy Summer!

    theyyyguy@yahoo.com

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  72. FaitherJuly 20, 2009 at 5:43 AM

    Remember the first time I walked thru the football dorm while in town to watch Kenny Stabler play as quarterback. Was overwhelmed by the quality of the facility.

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  73. masonsgranny59July 20, 2009 at 6:18 AM

    my hubbie would like this:)

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  74. joan ferrisJuly 20, 2009 at 6:22 AM

    Thanks for the chance to enter.
    They are a great team.
    joan ferris
    jnferris@aol.com

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  75. besheJuly 20, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    my husband would love this

    bemiss2@gmail.com

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  76. Gabriel S-J.July 20, 2009 at 10:32 AM

    Great boo, great contest!

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  77. KathyJuly 20, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    I would love to win this for my husband. We are a house divided, sorry!

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  78. AnonymousJuly 20, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    I would love to win this great book. garrettsambo@aol.com

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  79. Kathy PJuly 20, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    http://twitter.com/klp1965/status/2740996537

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  80. Rita MJuly 20, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    My hubby loves all things college football & I'm sure he would love this!

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  81. mrstrooperJuly 20, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    My son the sports nut would love this!

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  82. agordon10July 20, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    stunning book

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  83. AnonymousJuly 20, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    Simply said: ROLL TIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks sarah woods; raymondw345@AOl.com

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  84. MajaJuly 20, 2009 at 6:37 PM

    my husband would like it

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  85. MajaJuly 20, 2009 at 6:37 PM

    follower

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  86. SunnyvaleJuly 20, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    Great for the football fan, I would love to have this.

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  87. ky2hereJuly 20, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    The Crimson Tide rules.

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  88. Miranda WardJuly 20, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    I would love this thanks

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  89. lilykJuly 20, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!

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  90. RachelJuly 20, 2009 at 10:51 PM

    Woo, hoo, I miss my Sweet Home Alabama. I'm from Florence myself, but now live in the O.C.. Roll Tide!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    racheliznewman(at)gmail(dot)com

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  91. RachelJuly 20, 2009 at 10:52 PM

    @RachelRites is now following you on Twitter

    racheliznewman(at)gmail(dot)com

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