Cleveland, TN Author Publishes SEC Football Book

Conference Pride: The Ultimate Book about SEC Football from 1933-2016, a new book by Jim Gumm, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

Growing up in Tennessee, Jim Gumm was surrounded by fans of Southeastern Conference college football teams. When Jim was younger he was a huge baseball fan and loved the Cincinnati Reds. He even worked on the grounds crew for the Reds in 1979. In the early 1980s, his passion shifted to college football and he is now a diehard fan of the sport.

Conference Pride: The Ultimate Book about SEC Football from 1933-2016 is a result of his passion. This book takes actual, on-the-field, results of Southeastern Conference football and shares them in a clear and concise guide. No opinions and no interpretations – this book reports the facts. With details from individual games and decade by decade trends, Conference Pride is an invaluable resource for any SEC football fan.

From Alabama to Vanderbilt, from 1933 to 2016, from conference wins, Associated Press rankings, and head coaches, Conference Pride has all the facts to help you support your favorite SEC team.

About the Author
Jim Gumm grew up in Cleveland, Tennessee. He is a graduate of Bradley Central High School and has an associate's degree from Chattanooga College. Jim and his wife, Tonya, have a beautiful daughter, Mallory. Conference Pride is a labor of love and the proud result of many years of fandom and research.

Conference Pride: The Ultimate Book about SEC Football from 1933-2016 is a 500-page paperback with a retail price of $45.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-5051-1. It is also available as an eBook. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore at www.dorrancebookstore.com.