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Book details
  • Genre:HISTORY
  • SubGenre:United States / Civil War Period
  • Language:English
  • Pages:150
  • eBook ISBN:9781098399634
  • Paperback ISBN:9781098399627

The Rumble of 1869

by Robert Ilvento

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Overview
Embark on an entertaining journey back in time with "The Rumble of 1869". This whimsical and engaging book presents a unique look at the origins of football, culminating in the first-ever game between Rutgers and Princeton in 1869. Combining factual historical details with light-hearted storytelling, the book offers readers a fresh perspective on the sport they love. From the strategy planning to the heart-pounding matches, it's a compelling narrative that football enthusiasts, history buffs, and fans of good storytelling will enjoy.
Description
Embark on an entertaining journey back in time with "The Rumble of 1869". This whimsical and engaging book presents a unique look at the origins of football, culminating in the first-ever game between Rutgers and Princeton in 1869. Combining factual historical details with light-hearted storytelling, the book offers readers a fresh perspective on the sport they love. From the strategy planning to the heart-pounding matches, it's a compelling narrative that football enthusiasts, history buffs, and fans of good storytelling will enjoy.
About the author

Robert Ilvento was a member of Rutgers University  class of 1987 and played football under head coach Dick Anderson.

Founder Cluck-University Chicken in 1985. An American Entreprenuer whose current companies include the Silverball Museums in both Asbury Park, New Jersey and Delray Beach, Florida. The Jersey Shore Fry Company. a national foodservice brand of appetizers including pizza shells. Recent startups, the Saturn Pizza chain and the  Razn Rum company.

Lived in Princeton, New Jersey since 1989 until 2017 with wife Jeanne and two beautiful  daughters Morgan and Carly. Plus a dog Murphy and horse Sunny. Now resides in Delray Beach, Florida.