Library News and Views: 'Two Moments of Glory'

By Rachel Rawn

Frank Spragg will be discussing his book “Two Moments of Glory” at the Havre-Hill County Library Wednesday, June 3, at 7 p.m.

Frank grew up in Montana and received a Bachelor of Arts in history from Brigham Young University. In 2010 Spragg completed a memoir of his youth, but writing a chapter on sports left him with unanswered questions that led to the research and writing of “Two Moments of Glory.”

“Two Moments of Glory” chronicles smalltown high school basketball in 1960s Montana. March 18, 1960, Gildford High School defeated Holy Rosary to win the Montana State Class C basketball championship. Exactly one year later, Rosary turned the tables, this time upending local rival Belgrade for the same crown.

In “Two Moments of Glory” Spragg offers us not only the history leading to these two championships; he paints a portrait of small towns everywhere, with their public and parochial schools, goofy old gyms, ego clashes and political struggles

Grounded in meticulous research and extensive interviews, these pages contain far more than a recap of games and tournaments, of offenses and defenses, of stars and strategy. They tell a very human story of the camaraderie, rivalry and enduring legacy that high school sports programs bestow on all involved.

This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Spragg will have copies of his books available for purchase.