David E. Sumner is a professor emeritus of journalism at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, where he taught for 25 years. He has written seven books.

• Table of ContentsPreface and Acknowledgments1. Stagg, the Man2. Growing Up in West Orange, 1862–18833. Exeter and Yale, 1884–18904. International YMCA School at Springfield, 1890–18925. Finding Football’s Place at Chicago, 1890–18926. The Early Years of Chicago Football, 1892–18947. Building a Football Powerhouse, 1895–19058. Continuing the Winning Tradition, 1906–19249. The Decline of Chicago Football, 1925–193310. Coaching Baseball, Track and Basketball, 1893–192611. Mandatory Retirement, 193312. Ups and Downs at College of the Pacific, 1933–194713. Father and Son at Susquehanna University, 1947–195314. Fourth Quarter in Stockton, 1953–1965Appendix 1: University of Chicago Football, 1892–1932 Appendix 2: Big Ten Conference Championships Under Amos Alonzo Stagg Appendix 3: University of Chicago Presidents, 1891–1951Chapter NotesBibliographyIndex

“In this well-researched and thorough biography, the author recounts Stagg’s litany of first and innovations in an engaging narrative.... the most in-depth biography of Stagg to date. Sumner’s generally absorbing writing style is accompanied by ample historical photographs and posters that provide readers with an immersive read.... Sports history enthusiasts will appreciate the meticulously fact-checked game scores, team records, and individual statistics.... An engrossing, detailed account of an overlooked sports innovator.”—Kirkus Review

David E. Sumner is a professor emeritus of journalism at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, where he taught for 25 years. He has written seven books.

• Table of ContentsPreface and Acknowledgments1. Stagg, the Man2. Growing Up in West Orange, 1862–18833. Exeter and Yale, 1884–18904. International YMCA School at Springfield, 1890–18925. Finding Football’s Place at Chicago, 1890–18926. The Early Years of Chicago Football, 1892–18947. Building a Football Powerhouse, 1895–19058. Continuing the Winning Tradition, 1906–19249. The Decline of Chicago Football, 1925–193310. Coaching Baseball, Track and Basketball, 1893–192611. Mandatory Retirement, 193312. Ups and Downs at College of the Pacific, 1933–194713. Father and Son at Susquehanna University, 1947–195314. Fourth Quarter in Stockton, 1953–1965Appendix 1: University of Chicago Football, 1892–1932 Appendix 2: Big Ten Conference Championships Under Amos Alonzo Stagg Appendix 3: University of Chicago Presidents, 1891–1951Chapter NotesBibliographyIndex

“In this well-researched and thorough biography, the author recounts Stagg’s litany of first and innovations in an engaging narrative.... the most in-depth biography of Stagg to date. Sumner’s generally absorbing writing style is accompanied by ample historical photographs and posters that provide readers with an immersive read.... Sports history enthusiasts will appreciate the meticulously fact-checked game scores, team records, and individual statistics.... An engrossing, detailed account of an overlooked sports innovator.”—Kirkus Review

David E. Sumner is a professor emeritus of journalism at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, where he taught for 25 years. He has written seven books.

• Table of ContentsPreface and Acknowledgments1. Stagg, the Man2. Growing Up in West Orange, 1862–18833. Exeter and Yale, 1884–18904. International YMCA School at Springfield, 1890–18925. Finding Football’s Place at Chicago, 1890–18926. The Early Years of Chicago Football, 1892–18947. Building a Football Powerhouse, 1895–19058. Continuing the Winning Tradition, 1906–19249. The Decline of Chicago Football, 1925–193310. Coaching Baseball, Track and Basketball, 1893–192611. Mandatory Retirement, 193312. Ups and Downs at College of the Pacific, 1933–194713. Father and Son at Susquehanna University, 1947–195314. Fourth Quarter in Stockton, 1953–1965Appendix 1: University of Chicago Football, 1892–1932 Appendix 2: Big Ten Conference Championships Under Amos Alonzo Stagg Appendix 3: University of Chicago Presidents, 1891–1951Chapter NotesBibliographyIndex

“In this well-researched and thorough biography, the author recounts Stagg’s litany of first and innovations in an engaging narrative.... the most in-depth biography of Stagg to date. Sumner’s generally absorbing writing style is accompanied by ample historical photographs and posters that provide readers with an immersive read.... Sports history enthusiasts will appreciate the meticulously fact-checked game scores, team records, and individual statistics.... An engrossing, detailed account of an overlooked sports innovator.”—Kirkus Review