Book Signing: A Raging Bull...Chasing the Big Time

[Brad]

Bulls Heaven       (Book Signing: Friday, April 6th 2007 6:00 PM….. )

Authentic Team Merchandise   (Proceeds to benefit Tampa Boys & Girls Club)

14823 N. Florida Avenue

Tampa, Florida  33613

813-908-2827 (USF Area)

TAMPA, FL – March 19, 2007 – Tony Grier, former University of South Florida (USF) basketball star and author of “A Raging Bull: Chasing the Big Time,” will be at Authentic Team Merchandise, “It’s Bucs and Bulls Heaven” to sign autographs for fans on Friday, April 6, 2007.

Grier will be on-hand from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to meet, talk with and sign autographs for fans.  Books will be on sale and there will be a $5 autograph donation; all proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Tampa Bay.  Additionally, attendees will meet other former USF basketball stars such as Charlie Bradley, Radenko Dobras and more.  

“A Raging Bull: Chasing the Big Time” explores the courageous USF basketball journey, the challenges and how they were met, and how the program became what it is today.  Grier takes readers back to the inaugural team of 1970, the beginning of the Sun Dome in 1980, and the parallel progress of Tampa in the last 25 years.  

To get to “It’s Bucs and Bulls Heaven,” folks can take I-275 to Fletcher Avenue and go north of Florida Avenue, or take Bearss Avenue exit and go south on Florida Avenue. The store is located on the east side of the street at 14823 North Florida Avenue, just south of Bearss.  

For more information, please contact Jeffrey Neil Fox at 813-908-BUCS (2827) or visit www.bucgear.com.

Reminder

[Guest BasketBull.]

Say, somebody needs to get our new coach a copy!

[Brad]

Knowing Tony, I have no doubt USF Coach Heath is in possession of "A Raging Bull - Chasing the Big Time."  If we ever catch that "Big Time" Coach Heath will have his own chapters.  Let's get a re-print...

[aragingbull]

Bulliever--You know me well...What an exciting day for USF basketball history...I walked in to the athletic training center and I met Romona his wife and their two young boys right away...

Handed a signed copy to Coach Heath for the plane ride back...By now he should have thrown out the first pitch for the baseball game...The buzz in the room was the real deal gang!...I spoke with a few players and they are ready to represent...We move on...And yes, my editor called me today Bulliever and she's so pumped she lowered her rates!!....Second edition will start today and end in the 200__ Final Four where USF will play!!!

Go Bulls!!!

[Brad]

If we could just get this book to be part of the curriculum in a class at USF, it would require annual reprints, and thereby provide a living history of the Bulls march to NCAA success.  Any professors out there willing to make this mandatory reading?  We need to place a mole inside the history department.

[Guest BasketBull.]

Today: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m

[aragingbull]

Had the pleasure of meeting "BasketBull" at the Book signing...Your passion for USF was real evident and I'm so happy I can now put a face to the name!!

Was pleased to see people I had not seen in 15 to 20 years...Booster **** Wittcoff showed up with son Ken along former Bulls Club president Mike Charles and others...Although we missed a few players some did show up...That was nice...

It was fun talking to Steve Goldstein who saw the first game ever in 1970, the first Sun Dome game in 1980, and the first Big East game in 2006...

Now that's a guy who's been around...Some BULL fans are about to be awaken!!....Gators we're coming back to get you!!!

Tony Grier...

GO BULLS!!

[Brad]

By the way, for those that missed Tony's two book signings, there is an autographed copy up for auction on GoUSFBulls.com.  History and memorabilia wrapped into one...

Item Description  

"A Raging Bull" is a memoir by former USF standout Tony Grier.  The first comprehensive USF basketball program overview, A Raging Bull: Chasing the Big Time, chronicles the program starting in the early seventies. More than a memoir, more than a coming-of-age story, more than a history, this book offers personalized insights and life-wisdom framed by the transition of a college player to a member of the larger community.  

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[bullwark]

I was unable to attend the book signing, however, I do have a copy and so far it has been a very interesting book providing history of USF's basketballl program and players.  Thanks Tony for taking the time to write a book to enlighten us Bulls fans and for providing an insight on the program that only those on the inside could have provided.

[bullwark]

I have finished the book, and it was a pleasure to read and to learn that Tony and I have both played against Vince Taylor.  Further, the mention of my high school in the book was a nice find, once again Tony, thanks for a very insightful book.