Biography

Experience the controversy, the drama, the thrills, and the remarkable determination of Pat Richter, the man who transformed the UW athletic program into a national powerhouse.

He was just another walk-on player—who became part of one of the most extraordinary teams in college football history. In this intimate, candid memoir, Chris Kennedy shares a behind-the-scenes account of the University of Wisconsin Badgers' transformation from mediocrity to Rose Bowl glory under coach Barry Alvarez. His story will touch the hearts of Badger fans and everyone who ever chased a dream.

He was a poet, a vagrant, a philosopher, a lady’s man and a drunk. He was also one of the greatest Green Bay Packers who ever lived. This is the story of the conflicts and triumphs of Johnny Blood, the outstanding athlete whose legendary exploits off the field often eclipsed his gridiron glory.