The University of Virginia Football Vault: The History of the Cavaliers

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0794826494 - Vault Virginia Football. By Jerry Ratcliffe Foreword by Al Groh Afterword by George Welsh. "Wah-hoo-wah" In The University of Virginia Football Vault: The History of the Cavaliers sportswriter Jerry Ratcliffe takes you through the century-plus history of Virginia football from the first game in 1888 through the 2007 season. This detailed "scrapbook" contains never-before-published photographs artwork and memorabilia drawn from Virginias athletic department and campus archives. Tucked into dozens of sleeves and pockets fans will find reproductions of old game programs historic tickets numerous postcards and photos. These fascinating replicas include an 1890 team photo a 1897 book of UVa songs a 1930s paper megaphone a 1950s Virginia Cavaliers sticker a 1951 season-ticket brochure a 1990 "Look Hoos No. 1" poster a 2003 postcard promoting Matt Schaub for the Heisman Trophy and a 1900s-style felt replica Virginia pennant. No Cavaliers fan should be without this