The Fullback (1922)

The Fullback is a novel written by Lawrence Perry and first published in 1922. The story revolves around a young man named Jack, who is a star fullback on his college football team. Jack is admired by his teammates and the college community for his athletic abilities, but he is also struggling with personal issues, including his love life and his relationship with his father.As the football season progresses, Jack faces challenges both on and off the field. He is torn between two women, his childhood sweetheart and a new love interest who is also the daughter of his father's business rival. Meanwhile, his father disapproves of his football career and wants him to focus on taking over the family business.The Fullback explores themes of love, family, and the pressures of success. It also provides a glimpse into the world of college football in the early 20th century, with vivid descriptions of games, practices, and the camaraderie among teammates. Overall, The Fullback is a classic sports novel that still resonates with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.