The Ironmen

About the Book

Travel through the 1930s with author Scott Fisher and relive the amazing story of the 1939 Iowa football season. Told through the eyes of many of those who were there – players, fans, opponents – this story brings back to life the grueling season of upset victories by a Hawkeye team that came out of nowhere to capture the hearts of fans all over America and produced a Heisman Trophy winner. Become part of the era of leather helmets, drop-kicks, and “sixty-minute” players – the era of: The Ironmen.

About the Author

Scott Fisher is also the author of Courtesy-Service-Protection: The Iowa State Patrol. He enjoys writing about his native Iowa and about events related to his family history. Growing up in Davenport, Iowa, Scott is a 4th generation educator, having taught and coached at the high school and college levels for over 25 years. He has also written award-winning articles and short stories about aviation, the automotive industry, travel, and education. He currently teaches writing and literature courses at Rock Valley College in Rockford, Illinois.