"America's Cradle of Quarterbacks" Released in Time for Christmas
"America's Cradle of Quarterbacks" explores the reasons underlying the success of athletes hailing from Western Pennsylvania excelling in sports. Wayne Stewart's 30th book considers the reasons why six of the 23 all-time great NFL quarterbacks come from a small area centered around Pittsburgh. - December 05, 2014
Tuxedo Press Author Tom Benjey to Display Artifacts at Lone Star Dietz's Hall of Fame Induction
Tuxedo Press author Tom Benjey will display artifacts related to Lone Star Dietz at Dietz's induction ceremony into the College Football Hall of Fame on July 20-21. Benjey will bring original artworks done by Dietz as well as the only known surviving 1908 St. Louis Globe-Democrat spread on him, Dietz's induction is both well deserved and long overdue. - July 17, 2012
Tuxedo Press Signs Craig Jurgensen, "Author of Tempo di Marcia"
Marcia Dale Weary founded the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB) in 1955 and has grown it into a world-class school for ballet training. Numerous CYPB alumni now perform in ballet companies around the world and many have risen to become principal soloists. Dr. Jurgensen tells the story of the development of this renowned organization and the people who made it what it is today. - October 13, 2010
Tuxedo Press Announces the Release of Wisconsin's Carlisle Indian School Immortals
The second volume in the Native Americans Sports Heroes series is now available. - September 09, 2010
Tuxedo Press Releases Oklahoma's Carlisle Indian School Immortals in Paperback
Other than for Jim Thorpe and Pop Warner, the accomplishments of the Carlisle Indian School football teams are largely forgotten. Although these teams were legendary in their own time, they are now virtually unknown except to the most ardent football historians. Their contributions to the game were substantial and deserve to be remembered. Six Carlisle Indians are in the College Football Hall of Fame. This book follows 15 of them from their childhoods on the reservation through later life. - May 27, 2010
Rave Review for Tuxedo Press's New Book Oklahoma's Carlisle Indian School Immortals
Midwest Book Review raves: "Oklahoma's Carlisle Indian School Immortals" ...is the in-depth story of the dedicated sports players of Carlisle Indian School... accessible to readers of all backgrounds, and especially recommended for any sports player (Native American or not) seeking inspiration along the path of athletic achievement... An excellent contribution to sports or Native American studies shelves, especially recommended for college libraries. - September 25, 2009
Life Stories of Oklahoma Indian Football Stars Finally Told
Fourteen young men from Oklahoma starred on the legendary Carlisle Indian School football teams, but all but Jim Thorpe are largely unknown. Learn why these men were famous 100 years ago and be inspired by their accomplishments both on and off the football field. - July 29, 2009
Tuxedo Press Celebrates American Indian Heritage Month
Special program offered to libraries to encourage them to add books with American Indian themes to their collections. - November 07, 2008
Doctors, Lawyers, Indian Chiefs Named Finalist in Native American Studies Category
Second book by award-winning author Tom Benjey selected as a Finalist in the Native American Studies category of National Best Books 2008 Awards, sponsored by USA Book News. - October 23, 2008
Lone Star Dietz to be Inducted Into the Albright College Hall of Fame
Biographer to accept award on behalf of family - October 16, 2008
Author Tom Benjey Kicks off Speaking Tour for New Book on Carlisle Indian School
"Doctors, Lawyers, Indian Chiefs" follows 50 Carlisle Indian School football immortals through later life as they battle with tackle socialites, bootleggers, students, moguls, prejudice, the government, ghouls, tooth decay and rum. - October 14, 2008