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The Graves County Boys
A Tale of Kentucky Basketball, Perseverance, and the Unlikely Championship of the Cuba Cubs
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Set against the backdrop of 1952, this compelling narrative follows a small-town high school basketball team that defies the odds to win the state championship. Under the guidance of young coach Jack Story and inspired by the Harlem Globetrotters, the Cuba Cubs capture national attention with their underdog journey. The book not only highlights their remarkable triumph over adversity but also reflects on a bygone era marked by hardship and community support. Enhanced with new photographs and a foreword by a notable coach, it celebrates unity and perseverance.
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The Graves County Boys, Marianne Walker
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- 2013
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- Title
- The Graves County Boys
- Subtitle
- A Tale of Kentucky Basketball, Perseverance, and the Unlikely Championship of the Cuba Cubs
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Marianne Walker
- Publisher
- University Press of Kentucky
- Publisher
- 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 262
- ISBN13
- 9780813143057
- Category
- World history
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of 1952, this compelling narrative follows a small-town high school basketball team that defies the odds to win the state championship. Under the guidance of young coach Jack Story and inspired by the Harlem Globetrotters, the Cuba Cubs capture national attention with their underdog journey. The book not only highlights their remarkable triumph over adversity but also reflects on a bygone era marked by hardship and community support. Enhanced with new photographs and a foreword by a notable coach, it celebrates unity and perseverance.