BLACK & GOLD FOREVER: The Complete History of Iowa Hawkeyes Football (1889 to 2025) Paperback – November 29, 2025

The definitive, full-story history of Iowa Hawkeyes football — from the rugged pioneers of 1889 to the modern legends of Kinnick Stadium.For more than 135 years, the University of Iowa has built one of the most respected, resilient, and beloved football programs in America. Black & Gold Forever: A Complete History of Iowa Hawkeyes Football (1889–2025) brings that entire journey to life in one sweeping, richly detailed volume designed specifically for Iowa fans.This is not a highlight reel. It is the complete story — the players, the coaches, the heartbreaks, the miracles, the traditions, the rivalries, and the culture that define Hawkeye football.Inside this book, you’ll discover:• The early origins of Iowa football (1889–1919)How a small Midwestern program forged its identity during the birth of college football.• Howard Jones and the first Golden Age (1920s)Why Iowa briefly became one of America’s best teams long before the modern era.• Nile Kinnick and the Ironmen of 1939The season that created a legend and changed the program forever.• The Evashevski dynasty (1950s)Rose Bowls. All-Americans. National relevance.• The painful decline (1961–1978)Why nearly two decades of struggle nearly crushed the program — and what saved it.• The Hayden Fry Renaissance (1979–1998)The swagger. The break-the-mold culture. The revival that put Iowa back on the map.• The Kirk Ferentz era (1999–2025)Stability, development, NFL stars, elite defenses, and the rise of new traditions.• The rivalries, traditions, and identity that make Iowa uniqueFloyd of Rosedale, the Cy-Hawk showdown, the Heartland Trophy, The Swarm, The Wave, and more.• Complete reference sections for die-hard fansAll-Americans, All–Big Ten selections, trophy records, bowl history, statistical leaders, NFL draft picks, and major award winners.Whether you grew up in the bleachers of Kinnick Stadium or discovered the program later in life, this book captures everything that makes Iowa football special: the grit, the loyalty, the emotion, and the unmistakable pride of wearing black and gold.This is the ultimate Hawkeye history — a tribute to the players, coaches, and fans who built one of the most enduring programs in college football. Read more