Tex: The Father Of Texas Swimming (2013) and 50 similar items

6" x 9", 264 page trade paperback titled TEX: THE FATHER OF TEXAS SWIMMING by Ross Lucksinger/ Ross Lucksinger, ISBN # 978-1492214922, First Edition Paperback, copyright 2013/ An officer in the original Navy SEALs, an Olympian, a national champion, the first swim coach at the University of Texas, and the founder of the nation's biggest summer camp, Tex Robertson was a rare individual who pushed the bounds of what one man can accomplish in a lifetime. From his creation of the now-ubiquitous flip turn technique as a swimmer at Michigan to his numerous inventions at Camp Longhorn (including the Frisbee), the effects are still felt today from the life of a man who grew up in frontier West Texas and became, by sheer force of will, an influential figure in state history. To have a major impact in just one area of expertise would be impressive in itself, but Tex Robertson impacted swimming, the U.S. military, wildlife conservation, coaching, youth camping, and ? through his connections with multiple Presidents ? politics. Featuring a foreword by former U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, The Father of Texas Swimming is five books in one, each detailing an aspect of a unique and fascinating life: From Mudhole to Michigan ? The Story of Tex the Swimmer; Longhorns and Frogmen ? The Story of Tex the Coach; Attawaytogo ? The Founding of Camp Longhorn; Political Bulldog ? Tex and Politics; and It Only Takes a Spark... ? The Legacy of Tex Robertson. The book is complete and in LIKE NEW condition with some overall light wear.