A Chip Off The Old Buffalo

About the Book

Discover the reasons behind the downfall of the most promising Colorado University (CU) Football Team as author Dick Taylor shares their history interspersed with his experiences in A Chip Off The Old Buffalo. They ruled decades ago…but everything fell apart in 1961…Why? Capturing Taylor’s memories of his youth being part of the football culture as it existed back then, A Chip Off The Old Buffalo is an interesting autobiographical account where he shares on CU’s previous success in football and how it fell apart. CU went from defeating Oklahoma, winning the Big Eight Championship, going to the Orange Bowl, and being rated seventh in the nation to firing all of the coaches, losing forty-plus players, being placed on probation for two years, and no games on TV.

About the Author

Dick Taylor lives in Mercer Island, WA where he and his wife, Pat are recently retired. The home of 30 years also houses Cedric, English Cocker and two rescued kittens, Winston and Oliver. Pat has her passion for watercolors and the grandchildren. Dick shares the time and enjoyment of the grandchildren but has many more passions; at the top of the list, playing Saturday morning soccer, followed by breakfast with old friends to have a lively discussion of politics. He has remained active with the CU’s Letterman’s Club which promotes the former athlete’s interests, continues to travel at any opportunity, and tries to keep his hand in with developing new business interests. He is fortunate to still be married to his childhood sweetheart from their hometown, Pueblo, CO. He also feels blessed to have their two adult children and their families live in the Seattle area where they have many opportunities to share time.