Iconic Moments in Nashville Sports - Paperback

by Bill L. Traughber (Author)

Unearth the Hidden History of Nashville Sports

Long before the Titans arrived, Nashville's sports story was already rich with unforgettable moments--many lost to time, now revived through deep research and rare interviews. Bill Traughber brings to light the city's forgotten athletic past. From Tennessee's first pro football team in 1938 to how events like Pearl Harbor and President Kennedy's assassination shaped the local sports landscape, this book is a must-read for sports history lovers and Nashville natives alike. Read about Chuck Connors, star of The Rifleman, hitting a home run at Sulphur Dell Ballpark, and enjoy personal stories from entertainer Pat Boone and U.S. Senators Fred Thompson and Lamar Alexander. Packed with little-known facts, historic photos, and vivid storytelling, this book is perfect for readers who crave the golden era of American sports and its impact on Nashville's cultural history. A treasure trove of memories, moments, and milestones--rediscovered and retold.

Author Biography

Bill Traughber has been a researcher and writer of Nashville sports history for twenty-seven years. He played football at Brentwood Academy (1970-72) for legendary coach Carlton Flatt and graduated from Aquinas Junior College (Nashville). The Nashville-born writer's work has appeared in Athlon's Baseball Annual, Nashville Sports Weekly, Titans Exclusive, Big Orange Illustrated, The City Paper, Tennessee Titans Season Review (2001-02), Sports Nashville, Tennessee Sports Magazine and The National Pastime (SABR). Traughber's published books include Nashville Sports History: Stories from the Stands (The History Press, 2010); Brentwood Academy Football: From a Cow Pasture to a Tradition, 1970-2009 (McQuiddy Classic Printing, 2010); Vanderbilt Football: Tales of Gridiron History (The History Press, 2011); Vanderbilt Basketball: Tales of Commodore Hardwood History (The History Press, 2012); and Nashville Baseball History: From Sulphur Dell to the Sounds (Summer Game Books, 2017).