The Game

Set against the backdrop of 1968, a year marked by social upheaval and profound change, George Howe Colt’s The Game offers a vivid and intimate account of the legendary Harvard-Yale football game, highlighting the lives of young athletes influenced by the turbulent times around them. Through their stories, the book explores themes of resilience, transformation, and the enduring impact of a pivotal year in American history, capturing the spirit of a nation facing unprecedented challenges.