Download or read book The Great Book of Football written by Bill O'Neill and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-08-29 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you love sports trivia, then you'll be all in for The Great Book of Football, which is a must-read for any NFL fan out there. One of the most inclusive NFL football books on the market today, it's a treasure trove of sports stories, random facts, and the most in-depth tales of the most fascinating football players who have made the NFL what it is today. Starting with the foundation of the fledgling NFL in the 1920s and leading right up the thrilling finish at the most recent Super Bowl, The Great Book of Football highlights the best players of every era, the games that separated the boys from the men, and the off-the-field shenanigans and twists of fate that have seen the league go from Midwestern distraction to international obsession. There are lots of football books out there, but The Great Book of Football takes you inside the action from the huddle to the locker room to the draft room to the owner's box. And every chapter ends with trivia questions that are sure to stump your NFL-crazy friends at your next Sunday afternoon watch party. From Red Grange and Sammy Baugh to Tom Brady and J.J. Watt, the best of every era is highlighted, analyzed, and celebrated. Learn the secrets of the unstoppable Wing-T offense; relive Broadway Joe's Namath legendary Super Bowl guarantee; go behind enemy lines to witness the birth of Pittsburgh's Steel Curtain defense; and take pride in how players, owners, and fans have responded to America's greatest battles, from World War II to Hurricane Katrina to September 11. It doesn't matter if it's Super Bowl Sunday or the heart of the offseason, The Great Book of Football is one of those NFL football books that you just won't be able to put down.
Download or read book The Ultimate Football Trivia Book written by Christopher Price and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-09-17 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Become a football trivia expert with these tough questions! The Ultimate Football Trivia Book tests and expands your knowledge on the sport of football—covering players’ careers from Draft Day to the rookie season, the Pro Bowl, and beyond! In this collection of six hundred questions, seasoned football writer Chris Price tests your level of expertise on all things football. Some of the many questions that Price poses include: Who was the last player to collect an MVP and Super Bowl trophy in the same season? (Kurt Warner) Which rookie running back set the NFL record for most rushing yards in a season? (Eric Dickerson) Who is the only quarterback in the top 10 in career playoff passing yards NOT to win a Super Bowl? (Dan Marino) What 2010 Pro Bowl quarterback never started a game in college? (Matt Cassel) Football stars and coaches past and present are represented, from Johnny Unitas to Peyton Manning, Randy Moss to Tom Brady, Bart Starr to Aaron Rodgers, Bill Parcells to Bill Belichick and everyone in between. The Ultimate Football Trivia Book is the definitive test for knowledgeable football fans!
Download or read book Wildcats to Powercats written by Mark Stallard and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2000 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning with the first official football game played by K-State in 1896, the purple-clad gridders always struggled to find respectability. By the end of the 1980s, the team was mired in a 30-game winless streak and considered the worst college football team in America.
Download or read book Ball Sport Trivia written by Alf Alderson and published by Dog n Bone. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're a football fan, a basketball player, a tennis aficionado, a keen golfer, or a baseball nut you'll love this fascinating collection of over 250 sport facts. Whether you're a football fan, a basketball player, a tennis aficionado, a keen golfer, or a baseball nut you'll love this fascinating collection of over 250 sport facts. Did you know... Billiard balls from the late nineteenth century had the unfortunate tendency to explode when hit? Football players have been recorded taking tackles with a force that’s greater than being hit by a car at 40 mph? Official NCAA basketballs must be able to bounce at least 49in. when dropped? Like the sound of these facts and want to know more? Then Ball Sport Trivia is essential reading. Featuring obscure, unbelievable, intriguing, and engaging facts about some of the world’s most popular (and not so popular) ball sports, discover well over 250 fascinating nuggets of information on the sports, the balls, the players, the history, and lots more. Over 20 sports are covered and you can find out why the number of dimples on a golf ball can make you a better player, what the fastest recorded serve is in a tennis match, and who is the world’s highest-earning ball player. All this makes this miscellany a must have for any Sport Trivia nut.
Download or read book The Best Book of Football Facts Stats written by John Mehno and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive look at football history with statistics through the 2001-2002 season. Includes a who's who of players and coaches, summaries of the greatest games, statistical leaders and award winners, and more.
Download or read book The Great Book of Soccer written by Bill O'Neill and published by Lak Publishing. This book was released on 2020-03-05 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Great Book of Soccer is an entertaining, instructive and interesting Trivia & Facts book about Soccer. Not everyone knows the history of the game, its origins and the interesting stories that have emerged over the years. Here is a handy e-book that helps to fill that void in knowledge; easily readable and not too overwhelming in statistics.
Download or read book The Ultimate San Francisco 49ers Trivia Book written by Ray Walker and published by Hrp House. This book was released on 2020-10-19 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you think you're the ultimate San Francisco 49ers superfan? Do you have a buddy who bleeds scarlet and gold for the 49ers? Do you want to learn about the history of your favorite five-time Super Bowl champion? Even if those don't apply to you, The Ultimate San Francisco 49ers Trivia Book is the best book to learn about the San Francisco 49ers and their history. This trivia book is packed with interesting facts about the 49ers from cover to cover, taking you from the playing fields of the Bay Area to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. In this book, you'll discover the answer to: Which team originally owned the draft pick the 49ers used to draft Jerry Rice in 1985? How many Heisman-winning quarterbacks have started a game for San Francisco? Who scored the 49ers' first touchdown in a Super Bowl? Who was the first draft pick of San Francisco's NFL era? Do the 49ers own the NFL record for the largest regular-season comeback? Whether you are a 49ers fanatic hungry for more information about the team, an NFL superfan craving knowledge about the teams in the league, or just someone who enjoys learning new, interesting facts to learn new things, this book is right up your alley. You will not be disappointed in discovering the world of the San Francisco 49ers, so just crack open the book, sit back, relax, and enjoy the wave of knowledge.
Download or read book Cool Baseball Facts written by Kathryn Clay and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2010-07 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Simple text and full-color photos illustrate facts about the rules, equipment, and records of baseball"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book The Ultimate New England Patriots Trivia Book written by Ray Walker and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-07 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you think you're the ultimate New England Patriots superfan?Do you have a buddy who can't stop talking about Tom Brady?Do you want to learn about the history of the best franchise of the last two decades?Even if those don't apply to you, The Ultimate New England Patriots Trivia Book is the best book to learn about the New England Patriots' team history. This trivia book is packed with interesting facts about the Patriots from cover to cover, taking you from the playing fields of the Boston suburbs to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.In this book, you'll discover the answer to:?Who wore number 12 before Tom Brady entered the scene for the Patriots??How many touchdowns did Rob Gronkowski catch from Tom Brady??Where did star receiver Julian Edelman attend college??Who quarterbacked the Patriots to their first Super Bowl appearance? ?When did the Patriots move into their stadium in Foxboro?Whether you are a Patriots fanatic hungry for more information about the team, an NFL superfan craving knowledge about the teams in the league, or just someone who enjoys learning new, interesting facts to learn new things, this book is right up your alley. You will not be disappointed while discovering the world of the New England Patriots, both past and present, so just crack open the book, sit back, relax, and enjoy the wave of knowledge.
Download or read book The Ultimate Denver Broncos Trivia Book written by Ray Walker and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-04 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you think you're the ultimate Denver Broncos superfan? Do you have a buddy who bleeds orange and blue for the Broncos? Do you want to learn about the history of your favorite three-time Super Bowl champion? Even if those don't apply to you, The Ultimate Denver Broncos Trivia Book is the best book to learn about the storied history of the Denver Broncos in a fun, interactive fashion. This trivia book is packed with interesting facts about the Broncos from cover to cover, taking you from the shaky beginnings of the team in Denver through their three Super Bowl triumphs, and everything in between. In this book, you'll discover the answer to: What were the original colors of the Broncos uniform, which one player called "the ugliest looking things you ever wanted to see"? Where did the Broncos ownership group consider moving the team in the early years of the franchise? How many game-winning or game-tying drives did John Elway orchestrate in the fourth quarter? Who holds the Broncos record for most career interceptions? How many Hall-of-Famers did Denver draft who never played for the Broncos? Whether you are a Broncos fanatic hungry for more information about the team, an NFL superfan craving knowledge about the teams in the league, or just someone who enjoys learning new, interesting facts, this book is right up your alley. You will not be disappointed when immersed in the world of the Denver Broncos, so just crack open the book, sit back, relax, and enjoy the wave of exciting knowledge.
Download or read book The Ultimate Manchester United Trivia Book written by Ray Walker and published by Hrp House. This book was released on 2020-11-20 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to become the world's ultimate Manchester United trivia champion? Then prove you have what it takes by making the competition tap out time after time! The complete club history is represented in this unequaled trivia/fact book about the world's most famous football team from the early days as Newton Heath in 1878 right up to today. All of the club's top achievements are included here, as well as some of its disappointments on and off the pitch. Included are the greatest names to wear the famous Red Devils' jersey, such as Wayne Rooney, Sir Bobby Charlton, George Best, Denis Law, Joe Spence, Mark Hughes, Jack Rowley, Paul Scholes, Eric Cantona, David Beckham, Ryan Giggs, and Cristiano Ronaldo. Famous managers are also included, such as Sir Alex Ferguson, Sir Matt Busby, José Mourinho, and Ole Gunnar Solskjær. Your Man United knowledge bank will be seriously tested with questions such as: The club was a founding member of which league in 1888? When did Man United win its first league title? How many total appearances did Denis Irwin make for Man United? Jack Rowley scored how many goals in all competitions in 1947-48? Dave Sexton won how many games as manager of the club? Whether you're being challenged to a trivia duel by friend or foe, be sure to prepare yourself for the showdown by absorbing as much Man United history, trivia, and facts as you possibly can from one book. This trivia/fact book contains 12 unique quizzes on different topics with a total of 240 brain-teasing questions along with 120 fascinating "Did You Know?" facts. Don't go offside when you can be the top scorer in Man United facts, history, and trivia. Make sure you're in the starting lineup and not on the sub's bench by checking out the latest Manchester United trivia quiz book!
Download or read book Fantastic Football Facts written by Nick Callow and published by Virgin Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inprove your knowledge! Amaze your friends! Settly any pub argument! Fantastic Football Facts is packed full of facsinating feats, humorous anecdotes and entertaining trivia about the beautiful game. Featuring such topics as 'The Greatest Comebacks', 'Bizarre Injuries', 'Goal-scoring Feats', 'Classic Fantasy Xis' and many more. Fantastic Football facts is the essential book for any football fan.
Download or read book Interested in Sport written by Tav Chlordane and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-04 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever wondered why it is called a 'try' in rugby? How referees got their name? Why the King of the Mountains' jersey in the Tour de France is red and white? Why you can't have a square football pitch? What ambidextrous really means? This book contains thousands of facts and jokes that anyone interested in sport would love to know.
Download or read book The Ultimate Pittsburgh Steelers Trivia Book written by Ray Walker and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you think you're the ultimate Pittsburgh Steelers superfan?Do you have a buddy who bleeds black and gold for the Steelers?Do you want to learn about the history of your favorite six-time Super Bowl champion?Even if you couldn't answer yes to any of those questions, you will still enjoy The Ultimate Pittsburgh Steelers Trivia Book, the best book to learn about the historic Pittsburgh Steelers. This trivia book is packed with interesting facts about the Steelers from cover to cover, taking you from the tough football in western Pennsylvania to the hallowed halls of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.In this book, you'll discover the answer to:?Which team combined with the Steelers during World War II to create a new team??How many Hall-of-Famers did the Steelers draft in 1974??Which Pittsburgh receiver was coached by Snoop Dogg in a youth football league??Which Pittsburgh draft pick won six collegiate national titles as a wrestler? ?Who was the youngest quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl?Whether you are a knowledgeable Steelers fanatic hungry for more information about your favorite team, an NFL superfan craving knowledge about the teams in the league, or just someone who enjoys learning new, interesting facts to learn new things, this book is right up your alley. You will not be disappointed when discovering the world of the Pittsburgh Steelers, so just crack open the book, sit back, relax, and enjoy the wave of knowledge.
Download or read book Totally Epic True and Wacky Soccer Facts and Stories written by Puck and published by duopress. This book was released on 2017-03-07 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get your cleats ready; this is going to be an epic game! Soccer is full of stories about the great players and the amazing GOOOOOOOOOOALS. But soccer also has a wild side, and tons of wacky stuff happens week after week. Some of the stories in this book are weird, a bit odd, and definitely on the crazy side. Others are about amazing (and not so amazing) records and those passionate fans in the stadiums. In all, these are the totally epic, true, and wacky soccer facts and stories that every fan should know. So, start dribbling and be ready for an epic run to the goal!
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Sports History Trivia written by Mike McGovern and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001-09-01 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the sports fan, this guide offers fascinating facts and tidbits on baseball, football, basketball, hockey, the Olympic Games, tennis, figure skating, soccer, and more. It contains special sections on women's sports, young people's sports, and the Special Olympics, and includes listings of winners of the World Series, the Super Bowl, the Stanley Cup, and other major competetions.
Download or read book 100 Things Longhorns Fans Should Know Do Before They Die written by Jenna McEachern and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2008-07-01 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With trivia boxes, pep talks, records, and Longhorn lore, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every Texas fan should know. It contains crucial information such as important dates, player nicknames, memorable moments, and outstanding achievements by singular players. This guide to all things Longhorns covers the team's first live mascot, the season they broke the NCAA record for points scored, and the player that caught every single touchdown pass thrown in the 1972 season.
