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How football explains America How football explains America Sal Paolantonio Here at last is the first book to fully explain how and why the game of football became America's most powerful and financially successful entertainment phenomenon--and how this country's pioneers of… OL11952437W
Giants Among Men Giants Among Men Jack Cavanaugh From the mid-1950s to the early 1960s, when basketball's Boston Celtics were piecing together a run for the ages, when Montreal's Canadiens were in the midst of notching a record-setting five straigh… OL134191W
On Rocky Top On Rocky Top Clay Travis There is no college football team more zealous and competitive than the University of Tennessee VolunteersWhen Clay Travis, acclaimed author of Dixieland Delight, decided to spend the 2008 season up … OL14933974W
New Orleans Saints New Orleans Saints Aaron Frisch "An elementary look at the New Orleans Saints professional football team, including its formation in 1967, most memorable players, Super Bowl championship, and stars of today"--Provided by publisher. OL15119649W
Pittsburgh Steelers Pittsburgh Steelers Aaron Frisch "An elementary look at the Pittsburgh Steelers professional football team, including its formation in 1933, most memorable players, Super Bowl championships, and stars of today"--Provided by publishe… OL15119660W
The man who built the National Football League The man who built the National Football League Chris Willis During his 18-year tenure as NFL President, Carr created the organization's first Constitution & By-Laws; implemented the standard player's contract; wrote the NFL's first-ever Record and Fact Book; … OL15370707W
Runnin' with the big dogs Runnin' with the big dogs Mike Shropshire Raucous, raw, and reliably remarkable, the century–old football riavlry between the state universities of Texas and Oklahoma stands as testimony that hate–based relationships are the most enduring. T… OL15844948W
Tennessee Titans Tennessee Titans Tom Robinson Provides an overview of the history of the Tennessee Titans football team, highlighting popular players, influential coaches, winning and losing seasons, and key moments that shaped the team and the … OL15909552W
College football's most memorable games College football's most memorable games Fred Eisenhammer "Presented here are 60 games featuring some of the most outstanding efforts in history--dramatic comebacks, stunning upsets, great individual efforts, and bizarre plays. Each story includes highlight… OL15909881W
100 things Patriots fans should know & do before they die 100 things Patriots fans should know & do before they die Donald Hubbard Perfect for Patriots fans who think they already know everything--updated through Super Bowl XLIX With pep talks, records, and Patriots lore, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, ev… OL15921513W
Soldiers first Soldiers first Joe Drape "The football team at the U.S. Military Academy is not like other college football teams. At other schools, athletes are catered to and coddled at every turn. At West Point, they carry the same arduo… OL16607335W
The San Diego Chargers The San Diego Chargers Stewart, Mark "A revised Team Spirit Football edition featuring the San Diego Chargers that chronicles the history and accomplishments of the team. Includes access to the Team Spirit website which provides additio… OL16618291W
The St. Louis Rams The St. Louis Rams Stewart, Mark "A revised Team Spirit Football edition featuring the St. Louis Rams that chronicles the history and accomplishments of the team. Includes access to the Team Spirit website which provides additional … OL16637749W
Thursday night lights Thursday night lights Hurd, Michael At a time when "Friday night lights" shone only on white high school football games, African American teams across Texas burned up the gridiron on Wednesday and Thursday nights. The segregated high s… OL19725957W
When the game stands tall When the game stands tall Neil Hayes This book tells the story of the De la Salle Spartans, who own the greatest winning streak in sports, and how coaching legend Bob Ladouceur instilled a spirit of discipline and dedication that extend… OL19983833W
Season of Saturdays Season of Saturdays Michael Weinreb "Every Saturday in the fall, it happens: on college campuses, in bars, at gatherings of fervent alumni, millions come together to watch a sport that inspires a uniquely American brand of passion and … OL19986410W
The Best Game Ever The Best Game Ever Mark Bowden This is the remarkable story of the 1958 NFL Championship game between the Colts and the Giants - considered by many to be the greatest American football game ever played - from Mark Bowden, bestsell… OL21179059W
Outrageous pro football rivalries Outrageous pro football rivalries Matt Doeden "Details the greatest rivalries past and present in pro football"-- OL23203718W
Faith restored Faith restored John Heisler A 35-year veteran of Notre Dame's athletic department chronicles one of the most exciting seasons in Fighting Irish football history, providing details on the team's rise to a number 1 ranking and of… OL26196952W
San Francisco 49ers (NFL Today) San Francisco 49ers (NFL Today) Julie Nelson 32 p. : 26 cm OL5824286W
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