Download or read book Legends of the Hall written by Kristine Setting Clark and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2008-08-04 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Legends of the Hall: 1950s captures a period of time when playing professional football was for tough, honest men who played solely for the love of the game. The 1950s was an era of crew cuts and nicknames like Crazylegs, Hopalong, and Night Train. The decade began with Sammy Baugh throwing his last passes and ended with the death of Bert Bell. This era also produced some of the greatest quarterbacks ever to play the game. They were known as the glamour boys of the leagueOtto Graham, Bob Waterfield, Bobby Layne, Y. A. Tittle, and Bart Starr, to name a few. The incomparable, individual brilliance and unique team chemistry that marked this era have transcended this specific time and place to make Legends of the Hall: 1950s an unforgettable part of the magic and myth of professional football.

Download or read book 100 Things 49ers Fans Should Know Do Before They Die written by Daniel Brown and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2020-09-01 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're a die-hard from the days of Joe Montana or a new supporter of Jimmy Garoppolo, San Francisco 49ers fans will discover the top 100 things to know and do, in their lifetime through this unique guide. Inspired by and written for the devout fan, this lively and detailed book explores important facts and figures from the team's storied history, including the early years of Y. A. Tittle; the golden era of Bill Walsh, Montana, Steve Young, and Jerry Rice; the wild saga of Colin Kaepernick, and more. From the most important facts about the team to the traditions that define what being a 49ers fanatic is all about, this guide also highlights such essential experiences as the best places to soak in 49ers lore.

Download or read book The San Francisco 49ers written by John F. Grabowski and published by Lucent Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An original member of the All-American Football Conference, San Francisco joined the NFL in 1950. They are one of only two teams to win five Super Bowls, led by Joe Montana, Roger Craig, Ronnie Lott, and company.

Download or read book The Great Book of San Francisco Bay Area Sports Lists written by Damon Bruce and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2009-04-28 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bay Area is home to multiple popular franchises in all four major sports -- the 49ers and Raiders (NFL), Giants and A's (MLB), Kings and Warriors (NBA), and Sharks (NHL). With such diversity in rooting interest, area fans have much to debate all year long, and prominent Bay Area sports-radio host Damon Bruce is just the man to get the debate going with this entertaining book of original sports and entertainment lists. Bruce also enlists the help of such notable local stars to contribute their own lists, including Orlando Cepeda, Brent Jones, Gary Radnich, Drew Remeda, Bob Weir of The Grateful Dead, and more.

Download or read book The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives written by Arnie Markoe and published by Charles Scribner's Sons. This book was released on 2002 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains biographies of active and retired athletes, living or dead, plus media personalities, coaches, and administrators.

Download or read book The Giants written by Richard Whittingham and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1987 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Kezar Stadium written by Martin Steven Jacobs and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-25 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Kezar Stadium-49ers Fans Remember, author Martin Jacobs shares his, and the San Francisco 49ers' fans favorite memories of this this beloved team at historic and iconic Kezar Stadium. Together you'll relive the highs and lows from games played there, and become acquainted with some of the stadium's all time greatest heroes and legends including: first-hand stories told by the 49ers fans, for the fans, in all it's glory- the foggy, windy Kezar Stadium, home to the 49ers from 1946 to 1971. The experience of attending games at Kezar, while sitting in the Christopher Milk section, will bring back memories of your youth, during the formative years of this celebrated stadium. The unruly, brawling fans, who were so passionate about their team, as told by the ex-team owner's, coaches, journalists, and stadium employees, who gave this franchise its foundation. The "Silver Fox", Buck Shaw, one of the game's most innovative head coaches, who turned San Francisco into a major-league city. A team that produced seven Hall of Fame legends during the stadium's 24 year tenure- Bob St. Clair, Leo Nomellini, Jimmy Johnson, Y.A. Tittle, Joe Perry, Hugh McElhenny, and John Henry Johnson. The most memorable, and not so memorables, highly entertaining game played at Kezar Stadium.The celebrated "Million Dollar Backfield" of Y.A. Tittle, Joe Perry, Hugh McElhenny, and John Henry Johnson, who all played at Kezar Stadium.The 49ers famous "alley-oop" pass play from quarterback Y.A. Tittle to R.C. Owens. Howard "Red" Hickey's shotgun offense and John Brodie's "almost-great' 49ers teams of the 1960s. The All-Decade teams from 1946-1950, 1951-1960 and 1961-1970. Kezar Stadium-49ers' Fans Remember is a delightful journey back in time when the Golden Age of Pro Football was more about players and games, epitomized by a franchise that never won a championship during that era, but produced a multitude of heroes during that era. This book is a must read for every 49ers fan. Written by the only man who lived it, worked at Kezar, and who has been a life-long 49ers fan for 67 years.

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Download or read book Season of the Witch written by David Talbot and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-05-08 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The critically acclaimed, national bestseller—a gripping story of the strife and tragedy that led to San Francisco’s ultimate rebirth and triumph. In a kaleidoscopic narrative, New York Times–bestselling author and Salon founder David Talbot tells the gripping story of San Francisco in the turbulent years between 1967 and 1982. The emergence of a diverse cast of characters—Harvey Milk, Janis Joplin, Jim Jones, Bill Walsh—ushered in a transformative new era in the city’s history. Season of the Witch is the first book to fully capture the dark magic of San Francisco in this breathtaking period, when the city radically changed itself—and then revolutionized the world. “An enthralling—and harrowing—account of how the 1967 Summer of Love gave way to 20 or so winters of discontent.” —The Washington Post “A sprawling, ambitious history . . . Talbot’s energetic, highly entertaining storytelling conveys the exhilaration of ‘60s counterculture as well as the gathering ugliness that would mark the city in the ‘70s.” —The Boston Globe “Exhaustive research yields penetrating character studies . . . In exhilarating fashion, Talbot clears the rainbow mist and brings San Francisco into sharp focus.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A gritty corrective to our rosy memories . . . enthralling, news-driven history . . . smart and briskly paced . . . I found it hard to put down.” —San Francisco Chronicle “An ambitious, labor-of-love illumination of a city’s soul, celebrating the uniqueness of San Francisco without minimizing the price paid for the city’s free-spiritedness.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Talbot presents gripping accounts of both crime sprees and football showdowns.” —Booklist

Download or read book The Modern Hobby Guide To Topps Chewing Gum 1938 To 1956 written by David Hornish and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-07-03 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The true story of Topps Chewing Gum and its founders the Shorin family. This book takes a detailed look at Topps and two prior family businesses: American Leaf Tobacco Company and American Gas Stations. Full checklists and information are presented along with hundreds of informative illustrations. If you collect anything at all from the vintage Topps era, this book is for you!

Download or read book Collision of Wills written by Jack Gilden and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2018-10 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In their seven years together, quarterback Johnny Unitas and coach Don Shula, kings of the fabled Baltimore Colts of the 1960s, created one of the most successful franchises in sports. Unitas and Shula had a higher winning percentage than Lombardi's Packers, but together they never won the championship. Baltimore lost the big game to the Browns in 1964 and to Joe Namath and the Jets in Super Bowl III--both in stunning upsets. The Colts' near misses in the Shula era were among the most confounding losses any sports franchise ever suffered. Rarely had a team in any league performed so well, over such an extended period, only to come up empty. The two men had a complex relationship stretching back to their time as young teammates competing for their professional lives. Their personal conflict mirrored their tumultuous times. As they elevated the brutal game of football, the world around them clashed about Vietnam, civil rights, and sex. Collision of Wills looks at the complicated relationship between Don Shula, the league's winningest coach of all time, and his star player Johnny Unitas, and how their secret animosity fueled the Colts in an era when their losses were as memorable as their victories.

Download or read book The Art of Spiritual Harmony written by Wassily Kandinsky and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Resurrection written by Jim Dent and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2010-08-31 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jim Dent, author of the New York Times bestselling The Junction Boys returns with the remarkable and inspiring story of one of the biggest comebacks in college football history. In the 1960's, Notre Dame's football program was in shambles. Little did anyone know, help was on its way in the form of Ara Parseghian, a controversial choice for head coach—the first one outside of the Notre Dame "family." It was now his responsibility to rebuild the once-proud program and teach the Fighting Irish how to win again. But it was no small task. The men of Notre Dame football were a bunch of unlikelies and oddballs, but Parseghian transformed them into a team: a senior quarterback who would win the Heisman Trophy; a five-foot-eight walk-on who would make first team All-American; an exceptionally rare black player, who would overcome much more than his quiet demeanor to rise to All-American, All-Pro, Hall of Famer, and to the Minnesota Supreme Court. Parseghian would change everything, from the uniforms and pads to the offensive strategy. It would be a huge gamble against great obstacles. But Ara Parseghian had that look in his eye.... New York Times bestselling author Jim Dent chronicles one of the greatest comeback seasons in the history of college football. Once again confirming his position as one of the top sports writers in the country, Dent brings the legends of Notre Dame football to life in an unforgettable story of second chances, determination, and unwavering spirit.

Download or read book Remember the AFL written by David Steidel and published by Dave Steidel. This book was released on 2008 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Remember the AFL features an unprecedented season-by-season, team-by-team history of the league that lasted from 1960 to 1969. Through in-depth research, dozens of player interviews, and hundreds of photos, including many classic football cards, this book brings that unique era in professional football to life. It’s all here, from the behind-the-scenes stories of the early days, when the league struggled for survival, through Super Bowl III, when "Broadway” Joe Namath guaranteed -- and delivered -- a victory against the NFL’s Baltimore Colts. Fans will also relive the history of the AFL by engaging the challenge of over 500 trivia questions. This is pure 1960s nostalgia for football fans old and young.

Download or read book The New Thinking Man s Guide to Professional Football written by Paul Zimmerman and published by Echo Point Books & Media, LLC. This book was released on 2018-12-11 with total page 495 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During his nearly 30 years at Sports Illustrated, Paul Zimmerman—known to readers as “Dr. Z”—rose to fame as one of the top writers in football history. The follow up to Zimmerman’s 1971 classic The Thinking Man’s Guide to Pro Football, The New Thinking Man’s Guide to Pro Football builds on the timeless insights of his original work. Filled with personal anecdotes from Zimmerman’s years covering football, this book offers a fascinating insight into the sport that will appeal to any fan that wants a deeper understanding and appreciation for the game. More than a generation later, Zimmerman’s work is as applicable today as when the updated edition came out in the late 1980s. This widely-acclaimed guide covers: Positions Tactics Football scouting Broadcasting Minor leagues Time strategies Great players and top moments