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Celebrate Badger Football History!
Join the Wisconsin Historical Society Press, the National W Club, the Wisconsin Alumni Association, and the Wisconsin Book Festival in celebrating the publication of Third Down and a War to Go: The All-American 1942 Wisconsin Badgers at a Kickoff Party, Friday, October 1, 3:30, 6:30 p.m., at the Pyle Center's Alumni Lounge on the UW Campus, 702 Langdon Street, Madison. Introduction by Pat Richter and comments by Terry Frei at 5 pm, with author book signing to follow. This event is free and open to the public!
Author Terry Frei is the son of 1942 Badgers guard Jerry Frei, a decorated P-38 fighter pilot who went on to a long coaching career in college football and the National Football League. After Jerry Frei's 2001 death, his son set out on a mission of discovery, wanting to learn about the men in the team picture that hung in a place of honor in his father's den. Through extensive research and interviews with the remaining Badgers, their families, and combat comrades, Terry Frei tells the often heart-wrenching story of this band of brothers, describing their successes and losses both on the football field and in service to their country.
For more information on the Third Down and a War to Go Kickoff Party, contact Kate Thompson at the Wisconsin Historical Society Press, 608-264-6463. The media can request review copies or arrange an interview with Terry Frei by contacting Benson Gardner at 608-263-1034.
Second chance to see Terry Frei and get a signed copy of the book! Barnes & Noble West, Madison, Monday, October 4, 7 p.m. A portion of the entire day's sales will benefit the Press. Download the Barnes & Noble donation voucher here (PDF, 30KB).
:: Posted September 27, 2004
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