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    Mini Episode: Chris Giles Announces New Book!

    en-usAugust 23, 2022
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    About this Episode

    Join me as I welcome Chris Giles (UAB Men's Basketball Forward 1979-1982) back on the podcast to promote his new book! The book is titled, Birmingham Golden Years of High School Basketball. It discusses great historical accomplishments by former and current basketball players that have gone on to the pros, great basketball coaches, highlights high schools in the Birmingham area and more! You can buy the book from Chris Giles (details in the recording) or you can buy it at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, the Vulcan Park Museum, or on Amazon (link below)! Check it out!

    https://www.amazon.com/Birmingham-Golden-Years-School-Basketball-ebook/dp/B0B7K83TZ8

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