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Title: Playing for Paterno: One Coach, Two Eras: a Father and Son's Personal Recollections of Playing for JoePa
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| Playing for Paterno: One Coach, Two Eras: a Father and Son's Personal Recollections of Playing for JoePa by Triumph Books The Pittmans |
An excellent book---I remember seeing Charlie and Jim at the table in the cafeteria at North Halls of Penn State. Charlie was friendly and did not behave like a prima donna football player. He was humble and truly enjoyed being around other students. He was just a nice guy!
He has grown into a wonderful man and his influence is obvious in Tony. Not only is Penn State fortunate to have had a great father-son combination but a father-son combo that continues to contribute to society in a very positive way. Thank you both. |
| Playing for Paterno: One Coach, Two Eras: a Father and Son's Personal Recollections of Playing for JoePa by Triumph Books It's the diploma, stupid |
There's a lot to like in this book about two great athletes and people and about the legendary coach that nurtured both of them. My personal history makes me biased: I grew up in Brooklyn, NY and when I was in high school, idolized Penn State and the powerful team Charlie Pittman played on. I also have had the great privilege of being one of Tony Pittman's high school coaches at Phillips Academy.
What stands out for me in the book is the way Paterno has created a top level football program whose athletes actually go to college to learn and who earn their diplomas. Charlie and Tony are prime examples of the many wonderful student-athletes who have been a part of PSU football.
This father and son duo have not been successful in their athletic and professional lives, they have been successful in life. Their intelligence and integrity are inspiring...ditto for Joe Paterno. The book gives us a glimpse into the minds and hearts of three people who have made the world a better place to live in. |
| Playing for Paterno: One Coach, Two Eras: a Father and Son's Personal Recollections of Playing for JoePa by Triumph Books Playing for Paterno review |
Sir Charles, as some of us who have had the privilege of working for Charlie Pittman call him, is always imparting business wisdom and sharing quotes, so I was eager to read his book and I wasn't disappointed.
There are a lot of interesting facets to this book:
- The fact that both father and son were undefeated and played for the same school and coach (and wore the same number - 24)
- Insight into what it was like to play for Paterno
- The Grand Experiment
- What America was like in the 60's
- What it was like to be an African American athlete in turbulent times
- The drawing of business lessons from the game of football
- And of course, the recounting of games that made history by two players that were there
Some of the practical concepts you will learn how to apply to your career are, the importance of Punctuality, Details, Consistency, Practice, Preparation and Goal setting. One of my favorite take aways was the part about focusing when crossing the "Blue Line" onto the field.
To watch a related video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7YnkqGEyzY
All in all a great book! |
| Playing for Paterno: One Coach, Two Eras: a Father and Son's Personal Recollections of Playing for JoePa by Triumph Books Book Description |
| Get an unprecedented look at one of the true icons in college football through the eyes of the only undefeated father-and-son starters in Penn State history. In Playing for Paterno, Charlie and Tony Pittman share two generations of perspective on Penn State's living legend, and explain how the lessons they learned from JoPa have helped them achieve success in the business world. |
