Where History Begins – new book about the history of Â鶹ֱ²¥ Sport is published

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Eric with alumni and former staff, (L-R) Rex Hazeldine, Professor Clyde Williams, Rod Thorpe and David Bunker

Sport and Â鶹ֱ²¥ go hand in hand. When Eric Macintyre MBE proposed the idea of a book about the history of sport at Â鶹ֱ²¥, the University took him up on the idea, and so a collaboration was born.

Eric Macintyre MBE
Eric Macintyre MBE

With a passion for Â鶹ֱ²¥ and all things sport, Eric set about researching and collaborating with those connected to sport at Â鶹ֱ²¥ – past and present – to write the book.

Now, Where History Begins - Â鶹ֱ²¥’s Journey Through Sport, has been published on a limited print run for the University. Gifted to alumni and friends of the University, the book celebrates the numerous achievements and milestones of Â鶹ֱ²¥ Sport since its inception – which started with visionary and entrepreneurial Principal, Dr Herbert Schofield who was at Â鶹ֱ²¥ from 1915-1950.

The book covers Olympic and Paralympic medals, Hall of Fame members, profiles of alumni athletes and those in the sporting industry, and much more.

Eric said:

“I am delighted that the project has finally come together after many years of discussion. I have worked with many people and as in so much of Â鶹ֱ²¥ Sport it is a true team effort.”

The book is available at some events, including the upcoming Â鶹ֱ²¥ International Athletics meet on 18 May. If you are interested in receiving a copy, please let us know by emailing alumni@lboro.ac.uk.

The book is free of charge, however, if you wish to make a , we would be grateful for contributions to sports scholarships at Â鶹ֱ²¥.

About the author

Eric is a retired Head of Higher Education at the former Â鶹ֱ²¥ College. He received an MBE for services to the College and to the Â鶹ֱ²¥ and Leicestershire education communities in the Queen's Birthday Honours in 2015. He also supported the creation of football academies for Derby County and Leicester City football clubs.