Off the Shelf: Profiles in Excellence Legendary Athletes, Teams, Coaches and Educators in Yadkin County,1927 to 1967

from September-October Yadkin Valley Magazine

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Profiles in Excellence: Legendary Athletes, Teams, Coaches and Educators of Yadkin County, 1927 - 1967

You can be or not be a sports aficionado to enjoy this large paperback book by Dr. Cleve Holler. The author was born and raised in Yadkin County and still resides there with all his research and personal memories he interjects between the pages along with his athletic acumen. You will enjoy his comfortable writing style and some fabulous vintage photographs b/w and color as you marvel at the differences in uniforms, sneakers, shoes and hair styles! Cheerleaders have not been forgotten with some routines of the day.

In addition to traditional sports programs still in today’s schools he has inserted out of school activities/pastimes that were competitive in the neighborhood such as: Slingshot, Bows & Arrows, Ice Skating, Marbles, Billiards, Knocking Rocks, and ready for this? Persimmon Throwing!

Dr. Hollar has donated a copy of his latest 2022 book to the Yadkin County Public Library for loaning, 336-679-8792.