Jack Kiper

The Sixty Year Hurricane: from Dobbs to Kragthorpe Jack Kiper

Anyone interested in University of Tulsa football will find The Sixty Year Hurricane: From Dobbs to Kragthorpe a fascinating read. This is not just a history of TU football, but a highly enjoyable book about those 60 years of football as seen by a person uniquely qualified by experience and insight to tell the story. The author does not rely primarily on information gleaned from newspaper archives, but from personal observation. Kiper is a University of Tulsa graduate, a former worker in the sports information department, and a successful high school football coach. His many contacts with players, coaches, sportswriters and fans over the years bring insight and opinion that will lead to many a discussion. Particularly intriguing to many will be his lists: The all-time Tulsa University team, the 20 greatest games, the 10 best TU football teams. This book is a must for any follower of Tulsa University football.