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Ara's Knights
Ara's Knights

Ara's Knights

Ara Parseghian and the Golden Era of Notre Dame Football
By Frank Pomarico, By Raymond Serafin, Foreword by Regis Philbin, Introduction by Gerry DiNardo

SPORTS & RECREATION

288 Pages, 6 x 9

Formats: Trade Paper, Mobipocket, EPUB

Trade Paper, $22.95 (US $22.95) (CA $30.95)

ISBN 9781629371115

Rights: WOR

Triumph Books (Sep 2015)

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Overview

The ultimate insider’s account of a renowned coach and the athletes he inspired
 
With this memoir, former Notre Dame captain Frank Pomarico shares with readers what it was like to play for legendary coach Ara Parseghian, a leader whose guidance extended beyond the playing field and whose tips still inspire his players. The book culminates with the 1973 Sugar Bowl, the climactic and memorable game between Bear Bryant’s undefeated Alabama squad and Ara’s undefeated Fighting Irish. Pomarico’s story is amplified by interviews with dozens of former players and coaches whose lives were changed by their experience with the coach. Parseghian was one of the most successful college coaches ever, and the young men who played for him learned about much more than just blocking and tackling. Ara’s Knights is the ultimate insiders’ look at one of the great periods in Notre Dame football history.

Author Biography

Frank Pomarico
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Frank Pomarico was a three-year starter on the offensive line for Notre Dame and a co-captain of the 1973 national championship team. He played four seasons in the Canada Football League with Montreal and Ottawa. He lives in Jackson, Michigan. Ray Serafin is the founder of Serafin Editorial Enterprises LLC and previously worked as a reporter, an editor and a daily columnist for the Daily Tribune in Royal Oak, Michigan. He lives in Detroit. Regis Philbin is a media personality, actor, and singer known for hosting talk and game shows, and is a proud Notre Dame alum. He lives in New York City. Gerry DiNardo is a former offensive lineman at Notre Dame. He became the head coach at LSU and Vanderbilt, and now serves as an analyst for the Big Ten Network. He lives in Chicago.

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Ara’s Knights:

Ara Parseghian and the Golden Era of Notre Dame Football

By Frank Pomarico & Ray Serafin

 

Contact: Bill Ames, Triumph Books, 312.676.4256, b.ames@triumphbooks.com


Former Notre Dame football captain Frank Pomarico spent three years as a starting offensive lineman for Ara Parseghian, culminating with the 1973 Sugar Bowl, the climactic and memorable game between Bear Bryant's undefeated Alabama squad and Ara's undefeated Fighting Irish.  Pomarico has now written an outstanding new book covering one of the most successful tenures in Notre Dame coaching history titled Ara’s Knights: Ara Parseghian and the Golden Era of Notre Dame Football.

 

With this captivating new memoir, Pomarico shares with readers what it was like to play for legendary coach Ara Parseghian, a leader whose guidance extended beyond the playing field and whose tips still inspire his players.  Ara’s Knights is the ultimate insider's account of a renowned coach and the athletes he inspired. Highlights include:

 

  • A foreword by Notre Dame graduate and American media personality Regis Philbin, in addition to an introduction by former Notre Dame All-American guard Gerry DiNardo
  • Interviews with dozens of former players and coaches whose lives were changed by their experience with Coach Parseghian
  • Numerous classic photos from practices and games during Parseghian’s time as head coach
  • An inside look and analysis of Notre Dame’s 1973 national championship team and season

 

Parseghian was one of the most successful college coaches ever, and the young men who played for him learned about much more than just blocking and tackling. Ara's Knights is the ultimate insiders' look at one of the great periods in Notre Dame football history.

 

 

About the Author:

Frank Pomarico was a three-year starter on the offensive line for Notre Dame and a co-captain of the 1973 national championship team, coached by Ara Parseghian. He played four seasons in the Canada Football League with Montreal and Ottawa. He currently lives in Jackson, Michigan.

 

Ray Serafin is a long-time communications professional who founded Serafin Editorial Enterprises LLC in 2009. He provides speechwriting services for top executives, including the CEOs of major multi-national companies. Ray previously served as Detroit Bureau Chief for Advertising Age and worked as a reporter, editor and daily columnist for The Daily Tribune in Royal Oak, Mich. Ray earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1970 from the University of Notre Dame. He resides in metro Detroit with his wife, Ann, who is a passionate advocate for disability rights.

 

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