Jim Dent Books in Order
James Lacey Dent was an American professional golfer. Dent, who was nicknamed "Big Boy" because of his size and long drives, played professionally for more than 40 years on the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions. During his PGA Tour career, he won four unofficial tournaments and approximately a half-million dollars. In 1974 and 1975, Dent won the first two World Long Drive Championships. On the PGA Champions Tour, he won 12 tournaments and more than $9 million. In recognition of his career accomplishments, Dent was inducted into the Caddie Hall of Fame, Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, and National Black Golf Hall of Fame, among others.
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Book Series by Jim Dent
- #1AmazonThe Undefeated: The Oklahoma Sooners and the Greatest Winning Streak in College Football(1957)
- #2AmazonKing of the Cowboys: The Life and Times of Jerry Jones(1995)
- #3AmazonThe Junction Boys: How 10 Days in Hell with Bear Bryant Forged a Champion Team (With: Gene Stallings)(1999)
- #4AmazonMonster of the Midway: Bronko Nagurski, the 1943 Chicago Bears, and the Greatest Comeback Ever(2003)
- #5AmazonTwelve Mighty Orphans: The Inspiring True Story of the Mighty Mites Who Ruled Texas Football(2007)
- #6AmazonResurrection: The Miracle Season That Saved Notre Dame(2009)
- #7AmazonCourage Beyond the Game: The Freddie Steinmark Story (With: Mack Brown)(2011)
- #8AmazonThe Kids Got It Right: How the Texas All-Stars Kicked Down Racial Walls(2013)
- #9AmazonManziel Mania (With: Cathy Hutzler,Louis DeLuca)(2014)
- #10AmazonThe Mighty Mites (With: Cathy Hutzler)(2014)
- #11AmazonHops and History: American History and Folklore as Remembered by American Breweries and Beers(2019)
About Jim Dent
James Lacey Dent was an American professional golfer. Dent, who was nicknamed "Big Boy" because of his size and long drives, played professionally for more than 40 years on the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions. During his PGA Tour career, he won four unofficial tournaments and approximately a half-million dollars. In 1974 and 1975, Dent won the first two World Long Drive Championships. On the PGA Champions Tour, he won 12 tournaments and more than $9 million. In recognition of his career accomplishments, Dent was inducted into the Caddie Hall of Fame, Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, and National Black Golf Hall of Fame, among others.
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