The following are books that Gopher fans (old and new) would find helpful in learning about Gopher football history, its traditions, and the players and coaches that wore the maroon and gold and created great memories:
1) "Gold Glory" By Richard Rainbolt. Covers the years 1882-1971. Published in 1972.
2) "100 Years of Golden Gopher Footbal" 1882-1981. Published in 1981 by the Univesity of Minnesota Men's Collegiate Athletic Department.
3) "Gophers Illustrated: The Incredible Complete History of Minnesota Football" by Al Papas Jr. Copyright 2009.
4) "Maroon and Gold Forever: Celebrating 125 Years of Golden Gopher Football" by Ross Bernstein Copyright 2009.
5) "Game of My Life Minnesota: Memorable Stories of Gophers Football" by Joel A. Rippel
6) "Gopher Tales" by Ray Christensen
7) "Gold Memories" by Ray Christensen
Go Gophers!!
1) "Gold Glory" By Richard Rainbolt. Covers the years 1882-1971. Published in 1972.
2) "100 Years of Golden Gopher Footbal" 1882-1981. Published in 1981 by the Univesity of Minnesota Men's Collegiate Athletic Department.
3) "Gophers Illustrated: The Incredible Complete History of Minnesota Football" by Al Papas Jr. Copyright 2009.
4) "Maroon and Gold Forever: Celebrating 125 Years of Golden Gopher Football" by Ross Bernstein Copyright 2009.
5) "Game of My Life Minnesota: Memorable Stories of Gophers Football" by Joel A. Rippel
6) "Gopher Tales" by Ray Christensen
7) "Gold Memories" by Ray Christensen
Go Gophers!!