Madness: The Ten Most Memorable NCAA Basketball Finals

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Book Synopsis: The annual NCAA Basketball Tournament, which has become known as “March Madness” has emerged as a major sports event, matched only by the Super Bowl and the Olympics. In Madness, Mark Mehler and Charles Paikert tell the stories behind the ten most compelling and memorable championship games in tournament history, from North Carolina’s triple-overtime victory over Wilt Chamberlain’s Kansas Wildcats in 1957 to Duke’s heart stopping victory over underdog Butler in 2010. As a bonus, five more games that just missed the cut are also examined. Madness goes beyond the games to tell the backstories of these classics, each entirely unique unto itself. For example, Jim Valvano taking his impossible dream of a national title and making it come true for the 1983 North Carolina State Wolfpack; Rollie Massimino turning spaghetti and clam sauce into inspiration for his underachieving 1985 Villanova team; and Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, breaking down in tears while taking a Broadway curtain call in front of a wildly-applauding audience who two hours earlier didn’t know who these two guys were decades after their head-to-head matchup in 1979. Some of these stories also resonate far beyond the basketball court, including the 1966 triumph by the Texas Western Miners, which helped chisel away the college basketball color line and stamped their victory as “Glory Road.” Over sixty years of college basketball history is brought to life in this must-have for all basketball fans.

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Experience the magic of March Madness with Madness: The Ten Most Memorable NCAA Basketball Finals! As one of the most highly anticipated sports events, rivaled only by the Super Bowl and the Olympics, the NCAA Basketball Tournament has captivated audiences for decades. Dive into the thrilling stories behind the ten most compelling championship games in tournament history, from the legendary triple-overtime battle between North Carolina and Kansas Wildcats in 1957 to the heart-stopping victory of Duke over Butler in 2010.

Madness goes beyond the games themselves, delving into the fascinating backstories that make each match a true masterpiece. Learn about the impossible dream turned reality by Jim Valvano and his 1983 North Carolina State Wolfpack, or how Rollie Massimino transformed spaghetti and clam sauce into the inspiration that led Villanova to an unforgettable triumph in 1985. Witness the emotional journey of Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, shedding tears while basking in the applause of an audience that had once been unaware of their greatness, all thanks to their iconic head-to-head matchup in 1979.

But this book doesn't stop at the basketball court; it also showcases the tremendous impact these games had beyond sports. Discover how the 1966 victory by the Texas Western Miners shattered basketball's color line, forever marked as "Glory Road." With Madness, you'll gain a deeper understanding of over sixty years of college basketball history, making it a must-have for any basketball enthusiast.

Don't miss out on reliving these unforgettable moments! Get your hands on Madness: The Ten Most Memorable NCAA Basketball Finals now and be captivated by the stories that define the spirit of March Madness.

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