Hey, Sports Fans! Welcome to the Local Legends website. For those of you who don't know me, I am a 1968 graduate of North High School in Evansville, Indiana and a 1972 grad of IU. The last few years have sparked a new chapter in my life, and this website is a by-product of the amazing journey.
It all began when my book was released late in 2008. I had always appreciated the rich sports history of southwestern Indiana, and because of my writing background, I decided to tell the stories of many of the greatest athletes, coaches, teams and sports venues of the area. The result was Local Legends: The Stories behind the Headlines.
There are now 4,500 copies in print, and less than 120 copies are still available. Two years later, Local Legends II: The Stories Continue was completed, and although there may not be as many big names as in LL I, many have said that the second is as good or better. Between the two, they feature 120 years of local sports history, and together they represent the most comprehensive account of our local sports history ever written. If you would like to learn more, you can click on the "Store" icon at left and check it out. The book is available at Barnes & Noble or through the publisher (MT Publishing in Evansville, www.mtpublishing.com). Shipping is available or you can pick it up at the publisher's downtown office. You can also click at left to read excerpts from the books, testimonials from folks who have read the books or look at photos from the 500 or so that are found in the two volumes.
We hope to build the website and add features, and I will keep you informed of new projects as they develop. So check us out from time to time and let us know what you think. And while you're at it, please pass the word along about this website.
Our goal is to provide an opportunity for local sports fans to share memories of the area's sports legends, and we hope you will come along for the journey.
Welcome aboard!
Ron Eaton
Please send your feedback, suggestions, or photos to [email protected].
It all began when my book was released late in 2008. I had always appreciated the rich sports history of southwestern Indiana, and because of my writing background, I decided to tell the stories of many of the greatest athletes, coaches, teams and sports venues of the area. The result was Local Legends: The Stories behind the Headlines.
There are now 4,500 copies in print, and less than 120 copies are still available. Two years later, Local Legends II: The Stories Continue was completed, and although there may not be as many big names as in LL I, many have said that the second is as good or better. Between the two, they feature 120 years of local sports history, and together they represent the most comprehensive account of our local sports history ever written. If you would like to learn more, you can click on the "Store" icon at left and check it out. The book is available at Barnes & Noble or through the publisher (MT Publishing in Evansville, www.mtpublishing.com). Shipping is available or you can pick it up at the publisher's downtown office. You can also click at left to read excerpts from the books, testimonials from folks who have read the books or look at photos from the 500 or so that are found in the two volumes.
We hope to build the website and add features, and I will keep you informed of new projects as they develop. So check us out from time to time and let us know what you think. And while you're at it, please pass the word along about this website.
Our goal is to provide an opportunity for local sports fans to share memories of the area's sports legends, and we hope you will come along for the journey.
Welcome aboard!
Ron Eaton
Please send your feedback, suggestions, or photos to [email protected].