The Viking Tradition: 100 Years of Sports at Berry College

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The book explores the evolution of sports at Berry College, founded by Martha Berry in 1902, highlighting its journey from a mountain industrial school to a prominent liberal arts college. It details the integration of athletics into campus life, covering both intramural and intercollegiate sports while reflecting broader trends in American sports culture. Key elements include the development of women's sports, which achieved four national titles, the significance of soccer, and the college's diverse intercollegiate program across seven sports, along with a robust intramural system.