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2) The last headbangers: NFL football in the rowdy, reckless '70s, the era that created modern sports
Author
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Co
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Publisher
Abrams
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Celebrates the history of America's most popular and highly watched sport. From its humble beginnings in Canton, Ohio, to its emergence as a sport cherished by millions, all the key moments and famous athletes are honored within the pages of this handsomely produced book. In addition to the lively text, and action and portrait photography, the story of the game and the context in which it grew are animated by original lists, charts, creative statistics,...
Author
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, college football was at the height of its popularity. As the nation geared up for total war, one branch of the service dominated the aspirations of college football stars: the United States Marine Corps. Which is why, on Christmas Eve of 1944, when the 4th and 29th Marine regiments found themselves in the middle of the Pacific Ocean training for what would be the bloodiest battle of the war - the invasion of...
Series
Publisher
Britannica Educational Pub. in association with Rosen Educational Services
Pub. Date
c2102
Language
English
Description
This enthralling volume outlines the history and rules of American football, chronicles the rise of some of its greatest players, and illustrates how the game has become such a beloved cultural phenomenon.
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