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Rice and Williams trace pro football's grand transformation from a loose coalition of regional teams constantly on the verge of collapse to surviving the Great Depression and World War II, to its eventual preeminence as an international phenomenon. -- adapted from jacket
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"In the wake of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the 1942 Rose Bowl was moved from Pasadena to Duke University out of fear of further Japanese attacks on the West Coast. Shortly after this unforgettable game, many of the players and coaches left their respective colleges, entered the military, and went on to serve around the world in famous battlegrounds, from Iwo Jima and Okinawa to Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge, where fate and destiny would bring...
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Throughout my interview process for The Southern Massacre, player after player and person after person had specific memories of the 1979 Presbyterian College football team. Bruce Ollis, 1979 PC OG and Co-Captain, told how he had a banner in his high school gym. Bruce, like many other Presbyterian College graduates, was part of PC's legendary Coach Cally Gault's coaching tree. The banner stated, "Football lasts 48 minutes. Memories are for a lifetime!"
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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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In 1992, the Philadelphia Eagles-a team assembled in the image of their iconoclastic, controversial former head coach, Buddy Ryan-were known for their ferocious defense led by Reggie White, Seth Joyner, and Andre Waters, and for the otherworldly talents of quarterback Randall Cunningham. Now was the time for the Eagles' campaign for the championship. But as the season progressed, it disintegrated into an ugly flurry of greed, racism, violence, personal...
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Read about the great history and traditions of the Penn State Nittany Lions football throughout the years. Season by season recaps with game recaps along with schedules for each season. Rivalry games, Bowl games and much more. Whether you are a Penn State fan or a College Football fan, this is a must read for all. UPDATED through the 2023 season.
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For many years, the football transfer window has been a dominant topic in news columns, with fans increasingly glued to social media for updates on their clubs. The Boot Room delves into the intricacies of the transfer window, tracing its evolution from its inception to its current form, shaped by data-led scouting.
Author Andrew Judge engages with a diverse range of football insiders, from finance experts discussing the state of football finances...
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This book is for football fans of all ages. It is both educational and entertaining as you can read nostalgically about former great College teams and players, as well as some of the great Bowl Games from the past. This book covers all the Bowl Games of the 21st Century (2000-2010), so you can read about your football heroes, past and present.
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The book content is written straight from my memory, without research, because I developed it, used it, and had success with it. As a reference guide in tactical football, it covers why and how I developed a formula which assists managers tactically in play as well as in training, can be used by most ages to get their players playing as a team very quickly, and continuously, if fully taken up by the manager of any team he will find improvements in...
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The upstart AFL operated in direct competition with the more established NFL throughout its existence. Read about every season {1960-1969} and recaps of every teams seasons inside. This is a great read for Pro Football history buffs and fans in general. Game recaps of every playoff game and AFL Championship games, including the AFL All-Star games are included.
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It is so statistically unlikely as to be almost unbelievable. Somehow, the Gronkowski family has produced three sons who play in the NFL (Rob, Chris, and Dan), one who was drafted into Major League Baseball (Gordie, Jr.), and another who is the starting fullback for Kansas State (Goose). Their father, Gordy, even played college football for Syracuse. How did it happen? From an early age, Gordy realized the potential his sons had and worked with them...
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Sin duda el fútbol sala o futsal, se ha convertido en la actualidad en uno de los deportes más populares debido a su dinamismo y espectacularidad, al reducido espacio que se precisa para jugarlo, y la facilidad que ofrece para que pueda ser practicado desde por niños hasta por "veteranos".
Un libro guía como este se hacía necesario, pues abarca todos aquellos aspectos del juego que un practicante, sea ya experto o novato, o aficionado a este...
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Get the Summary of Pete Carroll's Win Forever in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Pete Carroll's "Win Forever" chronicles his journey from a sports-loving youth in Marin County to a renowned football coach. Despite physical development challenges, Carroll's competitive spirit was nurtured by his family, particularly his supportive parents and older brother. Early coaching experiences and exposure to sports psychology,...
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Dive into the rich tapestry of the world's most beloved sport in "The Global Game - The Evolution of Football." This meticulously researched and engaging book takes you on an extraordinary journey through the history of football, from its ancient origins to the modern-day global phenomenon it has become.Uncover the secrets of how early civilizations kicked around makeshift balls, explore the birth of organized football in medieval Europe, and witness...
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"Like the Moneyball of college football, Three and Out blows the lid off one of the sports world's most perplexing mysteries."-Entertainment Weekly
Three and Out tells the story of how college football's most influential coach took over the nation's most successful program, only to produce three of the worst seasons in the histories of both Rich Rodriguez and the University of Michigan. Shortly after his controversial move from West Virginia, where...
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In "Kickoff to Tomorrow: Predicting the Future Trends and Innovations in Football," readers are taken on a captivating journey into the future of the world's most beloved sport. Authored by leading experts in sports technology and innovation, this book is a comprehensive exploration of the groundbreaking advancements that are set to revolutionize football as we know it.The book begins by delving into the current landscape of football, providing a...
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The last time a Philadelphia professional sports team won a championship, Ronald Reagan was in the White House and Return of the Jedi was number one at the box office. No city with all four major sports has gone longer without one. The local NFL franchise, the Eagles, has not won a title since 1960, putting its devoted fans through decades of futility and heartbreak.
Peppered with riotous anecdotes about the grandstand brawlers and football lunatics...
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Now with a new afterword, The Girls of Summer, by the award- winning New York Times sportswriter Jere Longman, takes a serious, compelling look at the women who won the 1999 World Cup and brings to life the skills and victories of the American team. Longman explores the issues this unprecedented achievement has raised: the importance of the players as role models; the significance of race and class; the sexualization of the team members; and the differences...
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Bienvenue dans un voyage captivant à travers le monde du sport, un univers o les rêves se réalisent, o la passion et la détermination se mêlent pour créer des histoires extraordinaires. Dans ces pages, nous vous invitons à explorer les domaines variés du sport, des terrains de football aux pistes d'athlétisme, des parquets de basketball aux greens de golf, et bien au-delà.Le sport est un langage universel, parlé par des millions de personnes...
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El talento no puede nacer leyen-trucciones, con el balón en los pies yel libro abierto en la mano, sino quedebe desarrollarse con el ejercicioconstante. Sin embargo, algunas lec-ciones de fútbol pueden resultarmuy útiles para entender los delica-dos mecanismos que están en labase de cada recurso técnico y decada solución táctica; son como unprontuario del que extraer las indi-caciones que sirven para corregir loshábitos erróneos.
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