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Written for every sports fan who follows the Bills, this account goes behind the scenes to peek into the private world of the players, coaches, and decision makersall while eavesdropping on their personal conversations. From the Buffalo locker room to the sidelines and inside the huddle, the book includes stories about Dick Jauron, Jim Kelly, O. J. Simpson, and Thurman Thomas, among others, allowing readers to relive the highlights and the celebrations....
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For ten years the Cleveland Browns compiled a better record and won more championships than any team in pro football history. In their first game they set an all-time attendance record and consistently drew the largest crowds of the post-World War II era. They dominated an upstart league and then silenced their detractors by doing the same to the NFL. The Browns were led by Paul Brown, a football visionary who changed pro football. Most important...
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Chock full of inside information and detailed analysis, this report comes with projections and predictions, as well as warnings and red flags about key players. This is an invaluable guide and resource. Don't be left out while others who have this guide stockpile elite players and sleepers. Be proactive. Victory awaits!
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Consistently ranked among the top ten college football rivalries by fans and pundits alike-and often ranked among the top five-the annual Army-Navy game is the one rivalry that, as one commentator has noted, "stops the most powerful men and women in the world in their tracks for one day a year." It is also quite possible that it is the only rivalry to raise over $58 million in war bonds (1944 game), have an outcome so contentious that the game had...
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The story of Sooner football from those who lived it. The most outstanding voices of the University of Oklahoma football tradition come together in this collection of stories. Sooner fans will relish the intimate stories told by Barry Switzer, Bob Stoops, Steve Owens, Billy Sims, Josh Heupel, Jason White, and other figures they have come to cherish. One phrase, one season, or one particular game cannot capture the spirit of Sooner football; instead,...
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From "ankle breaker" to "zebra," How to Speak Football includes over 125 football terms paired with amusing illustrations that decode the words and phrases that fly around the field. The "Sidelines" sections sprinkled throughout the book will teach you fun trivia about the history of the sport, the stories behind football players' nicknames, the most famous touchdown celebrations, and much more!
The terms included in the book range from the well-known,...
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No Ticket Required. A story of jibbing the turnstiles and the trains to go to the match. From jumping the gate to simple pass-backs, elaborate scams and fake tickets. A roller-coaster ride following Robert and a group of mates from Reading to Rome, from Manchester to Monaco, from Bournemouth to Bristol. Crawling under a turnstile at Aldershot to full corporate hospitality at the Stadio Olympico for the champion's league final in Rome and a free flight...
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Stitching together first-person accounts from players who span the spectrum of playing days, For the Glory of Their Game takes fans not only inside the sport, not only inside specific games, but inside the mind of the men making the action happen. For decades, Richard Whittingham covered professional football as a reporter and researcher and this book stands as the product of all that work, with anecdotes and accounts gathered from such football icons...
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Like you, I am a Green Bay Packers fan. I may not have a man cave adorned with Packers memorabilia, and I may not wear my Packers gear on game day, but I do set my schedule to the time of each and every game the Packers play. I cheer, yell at the TV when they fail to secure an onside kick (sorry, couldn't resist), and have involuntary twitches when an Aaron Rodgers' pass falls short of a receiver. I may not bleed green and gold, but I am a true Packers...
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A beloved Bear's tales of the epic highs and frustrating lows of the team over the last half century. In Doug Buffone: Monster of the Midway, author and former Bear Doug Buffone provides a behind-the-scenes look at the personalities and events that have shaped the franchise's storied history. Beginning in 1966, when Buffone was selected in the fourth round by the Bears, the book details his early playing days under legendary Coach George Halas all...
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From Joe Montana to Sid Luckman, "The Greatest Quarterbacks" profiles the top 40 quarterbacks of all time who played for the NFL, the AFL, or their predecessors. The description of each player is captured with rich bios and tables. A truly fun and informative reading experience for all ages !
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Are you searching for a book about American Football that has it all? R. D. Griffith will take you on a comprehensive drive through the history and highlights of American Football, its salient details, from its inception at the turn of the century to its centralized embodiment now in the modern era, the NFL. He will share with you the challenges the game faced through the Great Depression and two World Wars, including the spicy anecdotes of the people...
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"A rough-and-tumble pop-culture look at the history of this storied game."
-National Review Online
The 100-Yard War showcases two great football teams who want nothing more than to beat each other, celebrating their storied history and going behind the scenes with the players and the fans to reveal the bitterness, the passion, and the pride surrounding the Game. ESPN called it the number one sports rivalry of the century. It transcends the years,...
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Everything you wanted to know about the history of the NFL Playoffs is here in Part II {2000-2020} of this book. Game recaps for every NFL Playoff game, from the 2000 Playoffs to Super Bowl LV, you can read about it in this book. Filled with historical pictures as well, you can take a stroll down memory lane reading about the great games, great teams and great players past and present. It is a must read for all NFL fans young and old alike.
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Written for every sports fan who follows the Broncos, this account goes behind the scenes to peek into the private world of the players, coaches, and decision makersall while eavesdropping on their personal conversations.From the Denver locker room to the sidelines and inside the huddle, the book includes stories about Lyle Alzado, Tom Jackson, Dan Reeves, and Jim Turner, among others, allowing readers to relive the highlights and the celebrations....
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With this Chicago Bears Facts & Trivia Book, you can make your Chicago Bears lover light up with delight with Comprehensive Facts and Multiple Choice Trivia Questions!You will experience the most comprehensive, detailed facts and questions written on the Chicago Bears.Our Trivia will test your knowledge of all aspects of the Chicago Bears. This Trivia book is in a multiple-choice format. It has the look and feels of an old-school test! Each page...
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Written for every sports fan who follows the 49ers, this account goes behind the scenes to peek into the private world of the players, coaches, and decision makersall while eavesdropping on their personal conversations.From the San Francisco locker room to the sidelines and inside the huddle, the book includes stories about Ronnie Lott, Steve Mariucci, Joe Montana, Terrell Owens, Jerry Rice, Jesse Sapolu, Bill Walsh, and Steve Young, among others,...
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Buck Buchanan was the beloved equipment manager for the Dallas Cowboys for twenty-five years, during which time the Cowboys won four of their five Super Bowls led by such legendary stars as Roger Staubach, Hollywood Henderson, Randy White, Emmitt Smith, Troy Aikman, Bob Hayes, Lee Roy Jordan, and of course larger-than-life coach Tom Landry. In these pages Buchanan provides a unique behind-the-scenes look at America's Team, from the logistics of moving...
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Everything you wanted to know about the history of the NFL Playoffs is here. Game recaps for every NFL Playoff game, from the start with the 1932 NFL Championship Game to Super Bowl XXXIV, you can read about it in this book. Part I covers Playoffs from 1932-1999. Filled with historical pictures as well, you can take a stroll down memory lane reading about the great games, great teams and great players past and present. It is a must read for all NFL...
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The popular college football analyst weighs in on the craziness of college football and the 2008 season
If television's college football analysts had a Hall of Fame, Craig James would definitely be in it. His opinion and insight on ABC and ESPN-not to mention occasional jabs of sharp humor and Texas charm-are as addictive as the games are.
Game Day takes a complete inside look at the 2008 college football season-from James's behind-the-scenes Spring...
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