This August, the University of Notre Dame Press will publish Ara: The Life and Legacy of a Notre Dame Legend by Mark O. Hubbard. For a limited time, we are giving away copies of the book! Enter to win by filling out the form at the bottom of this post. This offer expires August 31st and is open to U.S. residents only.
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“Ara gives you the incredible opportunity to get to know the man behind the legacy. The more you read, the more you appreciate all Ara Parseghian has accomplished. I was blessed to have Ara as my coach, and I’m the man I am today because of him.”
—Joe Theismann, world champion quarterback
Ara: The Life and Legacy of a Notre Dame Legend captures the personality, courage, and character of a great man who faced adversity on and off the field.
Through his unprecedented access to Ara Parseghian’s personal files, author Mark O. Hubbard explores the coach’s innovative philosophy, organization, strategy, tactics, and motivational techniques with details to satisfy even the most knowledgeable football aficionado.
Peppered with historical context and humor, this lively biography of a Notre Dame legend will delight all sports fans, providing a chance to revisit college football’s golden age.
Mark O. Hubbard is the author of Undisputed: Notre Dame, National Champions 1966 and the co-author of Forgotten Four: Notre Dame’s Greatest Backfield and the 1953 Undefeated Season.
“Mark O. Hubbard’s book, Ara, about Notre Dame football coach Ara Parseghian, is an absorbing sweet read. For all his success, Parseghian has always been the most mysterious of Notre Dame’s legendary coaches. Hubbard unlocks the mystery with a bright and shining light. Any fan of football will love this.”
—Buzz Bissinger, author of Friday Night Lights and The Mosquito Bowl