Endorsements from those included in the book:

“Don McMurry has probably chronicled the single most important piece of Jefferson City history. The story is as much about breaking down racial barriers and the power of building positive human relationships as it is about how to win football games. The book can make a greatly needed contribution by broadening an understanding of issues that divide us and simplifying the processes needed to make this world a better place for all to live in.”

Charlie Brown, Jay High School All-American,

Missouri University All-Big 8, Professional player, Educator

“WOW!!! Don McMurry has invented a time machine. His accurate recollection of the high school football experience in Jefferson City not only raised my heart rate but had my palms sweating while reliving my own time of playing for the legend Pete Adkins. I could actually hear the band and feel the grass under my feet. I highly recommend this book for anyone who yearns for the old days when we were all a little better, a little younger and a little less grown up.”

George Shorthose, Jay High School All-American,

Missouri University All Big 8, Professional player, Businessman

“Don McMurry’s book about Jay football and Coach Adkins is a great joy to read. I found it very interesting to see another’s insight into the program and the man that helped me become who I am today. To see that once a Jay, you are always a Jay, no matter the time or place was great.”

Mike Bedosky, Jay High School All-American, Missouri University All-American,

Professional player, Head Coach Chapel Hill High School football Douglasville , GA

“Don McMurry helped me relive some great experiences. He tells his stories just as many of us might with light-hearted smiles and chuckles of success despite the bumps along the way. All athletes have had a coach who made a difference in their lives and Don has paid a special tribute to his. Young and old can relate and enjoy this walk down memory lane.”

John Mackovic, Wake Forest All-Conference,

Head Coach Wake Forest , Kansas City Chiefs, Illinois , Texas and Arizona

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