{"product_id":"one-hit-wonders-of-texas-high-school-football-paperback","title":"One-Hit Wonders of Texas High School Football - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRobert D. Jacobus\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe history of high school football in Texas is replete with stories of dynastic programs, such as the famous Odessa Permian and the \"Mojo mystique\" from 1965 to 1991, as chronicled in the book, movie, and TV series \u003ci\u003eFriday Night Lights\u003c\/i\u003e. But sometimes an underdog football program would rise as the unexpected champion for one glorious fall season. In \u003ci\u003eOne-Hit Wonders of Texas High School Football\u003c\/i\u003e, sports historian Robert D. Jacobus profiles eleven schools of varying sizes and from all regions of Texas, beginning with the Kingsville Brahmas in 1958 and ending with Fort Worth's 2003 North Crowley Panthers, one of three schools covered that won a state title after placing as a runner-up in its district.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJacobus analyzes statistics and team qualities that helped pave the way to victories, and in the process, he unveils the behind-the-scenes stories of those who played the game. Based on interviews with coaches, players, fans, and others connected with these teams and their once-in-a-lifetime championship runs, \u003ci\u003eOne-Hit Wonders of Texas High School Football\u003c\/i\u003e takes readers on a game-by-game, play-by-play recap of each team's Cinderella season, capturing the building excitement as each week's success led to the almost unbearable anticipation of playing for all the chips in a championship game. This action-packed book provides an entertaining and informative read for Texas high school football fans and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eROBERT D. JACOBUS is the author of \u003ci\u003eBlack Man in the Huddle: Stories from the Integration of Texas Football \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eHouston Cougars in the 1960s: Death Threats, the Veer Offense, and the Game of the Century.\u003c\/i\u003e He was a history teacher and coach for twenty-six years. After retiring from Texas public schools, he taught history at Houston Community College, Lone Star College, and, most recently, at Stephen F. Austin State University. He resides with his wife, Eva, in Pearland, Texas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.61 x 9.21 x 6.11 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 29, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49984324305051,"sku":"9781648434044","price":39.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/4602\/1275\/files\/bYL4ao_s5u9781648434044.webp?v=1793300498","url":"https:\/\/www.statesideqm.com\/products\/one-hit-wonders-of-texas-high-school-football-paperback","provider":"Stateside Quartermaster, Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}