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Third Down and a War to Go: The All-American 1942 Wisconsin Badgers | 
 enlarge | Author: Terry Frei
Publisher: Wisconsin Historical Society
Category: Book
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Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.3 x 1
ISBN: 0870203606
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.332630977583
EAN: 9780870203602
ASIN: 0870203606
Publication Date: August 5, 2005
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The famous football season of 1942 was a thrilling final fling—the Badger players, their opponents, and indeed most young men their age would soon be in other uniforms, serving during World War II. Wisconsin had a host of star players, including Pat "Hit ’Em Again" Harder, Elroy "Crazylegs" Hirsch, and two-time All-American Dave Schreiner, and they were coached by Harry Stuhldreher (one of Notre Dame’s legendary "Four Horsemen"). They won one version of the national championship, awarded by the Helms Foundation. Author Terry Frei captures the excitement of that 1942 season but also tells the story of how these young men then served their country in Okinawa, at the Battle of the Bulge, in aerial dogfights, and in POW camps. Not all of them came home.
Frei is the son of 1942 Badger guard Jerry Frei, who became a P-38 fighter pilot and later a college and NFL coach. Through extensive research and interviews, Terry Frei tells the stories of the 1942 Badgers with insight, humor, and respect.
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 Impressive Story Especially After 60 Years September 30, 2005
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I think Terry Frei did a fantastic recounting events of something that happened 60 years ago. Clearly Mr. Frei did a thorough job researching all the events and the many characters he references. As for the reader, he/she is taken on a journey about teenagers turning into young men during one of the most difficult times in American history. Frei goes into great detail about the Wisconsin Badger roster and characters that make it up. At times, it does get confusing but I honestly don't see how Frei could have singled anyone out -- except for perhaps Dave Schreiner. I will admit I skipped some of the middle of book when the author gives a recap of all the Badger games from 1942. The second half of the book (about the war) is very well done. In fact, the second half of the book is a real page tuner. All in all, it is a good book about some fine people that I would have loved to have met.
A Great Story August 15, 2005
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Through exhaustive research and interviews with the remaining Badgers, their families, and combat comrades, Frei tells the story of this team of young men who became real-life heroes by fulfilling a much greater calling. In describing their experiences on the football field and in service to their country, Frei makes it clear why the generation young men and women who came of age during the Second World War have become known simply as the "Greatest"
While some may think that this book is "too narrow," "too old," or "too local," let me say that it is far from that. This is a story of the highest degree, one that will leave the reader at various times laughing, mournful, amazed, and inspired. "Third Down And A War To Go" is much more than just a football story. It is much more than just a war story.
It is a story about us.
 Thanks, Terry Frei, for "Third Down..." January 30, 2005
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Great job. So good that I was brought to tears. So good that I almost need to visit the cemetery in Lancaster, Wis., and say "thanks" to Dave Schreiner and Mark Hoskins. Thanks to you, Terry, for the idea, the research, the writing. I rank your book up there with "Flags of our Fathers." And you were correct in advising your readers to ask questions, and more questions, of their parents. I look forward to Terry's next book and plan to read his previous one.
Randy Jesick
Journalism Department
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
 average January 25, 2005
0 out of 14 found this review helpful
Very average book! Frei doesn't go down as one of my favorite sports writers. Loves to sensationlize rather then just tell a great story.
An All American Story December 23, 2004
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Third Down and a War to Go is a page turner which chronicles the 1942 University of Wisconsin all-star football team and its college years, heroic service in World War II, and return to unsung ordinary lives. It was a different era for college football. Players actually wanted an education. The majority were less than six feet tall and weighed less than 200 pounds. What scholarships they received were so meager that even the All-Americans washed dishes and waited table. There was no question about them interrupting college and collegiate football to serve their country. Some selflessly gave their lives but most returned, played some more football, and contributed to America's post-war recovery as lawyers, teachers, real estate agents, and Jerry Frei, the author's father, as a college and pro football coach. Most never discussed their war service and certainly didn't consider themselves the "greatest generation."
Terry Frei tells their story in a moving style. Portions bring one to tears.
This book will engage WWII veterans, their children, those of us who grew up during the war, and readers who are interested in true "All Americans."
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