FLORIDA STATE lining up for one last play. Hopkins sets the ball … the snap is clean, the hold perfect. He swings his leg … the ball sails through the uprights! 55 yards! The Seminoles win as time expires! The stadium erupts, the “Golden Toe” secures its place in FSU history!

Follow the story of the Florida State Seminoles through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating back to 1950. This edition charts the team’s history — exactly as it was reported at the time.

Featuring:

– The rise of FSU as a football powerhouse under Bobby Bowden (1976 – 2009)
– The unforgettable “Golden Toe” moment: Dustin Hopkins’ 55-yard field goal in 2010
– Dominance in the ACC after joining in 1992
– Highlights from national championship seasons in 1993 and 1999
– Memorable victories from the latest seasons, including the 2023 ACC Championship win over Louisville (16 – 6)

Choose from a range of book covers and personalize your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for a Seminoles fan, a history enthusiast, or someone who remembers it all first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of FSU football history ready to be passed on.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.

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Cover: Hardback 

Size: Tabloid 11" x 13.9"

Pages: 170

Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.