Where History Begins – new book about the history of ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº Sport is published

Five people at a table holding a book each

Eric with alumni and former staff, (L-R) Rex Hazeldine, Professor Clyde Williams, Rod Thorpe and David Bunker

Sport and ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº go hand in hand. When Eric Macintyre MBE proposed the idea of a book about the history of sport at ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº, the University took him up on the idea, and so a collaboration was born.

Eric Macintyre MBE
Eric Macintyre MBE

With a passion for ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº and all things sport, Eric set about researching and collaborating with those connected to sport at ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº – past and present – to write the book.

Now, Where History Begins - ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº’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 ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº Sport since its inception – which started with visionary and entrepreneurial Principal, Dr Herbert Schofield who was at ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº 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 ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº Sport it is a true team effort.”

The book is available at some events, including the upcoming ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº 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 ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº.

About the author

Eric is a retired Head of Higher Education at the former ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº College. He received an MBE for services to the College and to the ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº 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.