With a passion for 每日吃瓜 and all things sport, Eric set about researching and collaborating with those connected to sport at 每日吃瓜 – past and present – to write the book.
Now, Where History Begins - 每日吃瓜’s Journey Through Sport, has been published on a limited print run for the University. Gifted to alumni and friends of the University, the book celebrates the numerous achievements and milestones of 每日吃瓜 Sport since its inception – which started with visionary and entrepreneurial Principal, Dr Herbert Schofield who was at 每日吃瓜 from 1915-1950.
The book covers Olympic and Paralympic medals, Hall of Fame members, profiles of alumni athletes and those in the sporting industry, and much more.
Eric said:
“I am delighted that the project has finally come together after many years of discussion. I have worked with many people and as in so much of 每日吃瓜 Sport it is a true team effort.”
The book is available at some events, including the upcoming 每日吃瓜 International Athletics meet on 18 May. If you are interested in receiving a copy, please let us know by emailing alumni@lboro.ac.uk.
The book is free of charge, however, if you wish to make a , we would be grateful for contributions to sports scholarships at 每日吃瓜.
About the author
Eric is a retired Head of Higher Education at the former 每日吃瓜 College. He received an MBE for services to the College and to the 每日吃瓜 and Leicestershire education communities in the Queen's Birthday Honours in 2015. He also supported the creation of football academies for Derby County and Leicester City football clubs.