Description: NEW FOR 2023- In this beautiful designed book, author and NFL historian, Martin S. Jacobs, introduces and reintroduces NFL fans to the players, coaches, owner's, and NFL teams storied history with glorious photos throughout the ages. When thinking the words "Gridiron Legends', we're reminded of players who've had such a profound effect in their field- they'll never be forgotten. Players such as Red Grange, Sammy Baugh, Otto Graham, Johnny Unitas, Jim Brown, Hugh McElhenny, Gino Marchetti, Elroy "Crazylegs Hirsch", Dick Butkus, Gale Sayers, Dick "Night Train" Lane, Ernie Stautner, "Jaguar Jon" Arnett, Mike Webster, Franco Harris, Sam Huff, "Mean" Joe Green, Ken Stabler, "Willie the Wisp" Galimore, Terry Bradshaw, Leo Nomellini, and hundreds of others, including iconic coaches like Vince Lombardi, Tom Landry, and John Madden, all heroes and champions. They were innovators who changed the game forever. Many gridiron legends showed their courage on the battlefield too; the Eagles Chuck Bednarik flew bombing missions over Germany, while Cardinals, Motts Tonelli survived the Bataan Death March in the Philippines, and there so many others. These men stand head and shoulders above all those in front, and those along side them. They exemplified what it means to be special. These featured players in this book were the torch bearer's in a sport full of the highest caliber of talent - from the quarterback with peripheral vision and the rifle arm, to the breakaway running back, and a lineman's bone-crushing tackles. There are no sportsmen in the world like NFL athletes. Whether overcoming adversity or snatching victories and breaking records, the stories in this book will be passed along through future generations. If you are passionate about America's #1 national sport, you'll truly understand the influence of these gridiron greats. Book is 414 pages, 6" x 9", over 387 photos. Winning bidder will pay $5.75 shipping. Signed copy by author on request. Save $40% off list price of $22.50 in book stores and Amazon.
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Publication Year: 2023
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Book Title: Gridiron Legends- Players Who Changed the Game Forever
Author: Martin S. Jacobs
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Features: softbound
Original Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Genre: Sports
Topic: Books
Intended Audience: Adults
