Download or read book Great Moments in Football History written by Matt Christopher and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2009-12-19 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The thrill of an interception, the crash of helmets, the seemingly impossible catch in the end zone -- Matt Christopher has captured all the suspense and play-by-play action of nine remarkable football plays and the personalities of the athletes who made them. Tom Dempsey's sixty-three-yard field goal, Joe Namath's guarantee of a Super Bowl win in 1969, and Walter Payton's record-setting 275 yards rushing in a single game are among the moments recorded in this not-to-be-missed book from America's best-loved sports writer for children.
Download or read book 100 Yards of Glory written by Joe Garner and published by Houghton Mifflin. This book was released on 2011 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The creators of the best-selling And the Crowd Goes Wild present an officially endorsed collection of key historical events that combines archival photography with coverage of such famed stories as the Immaculate Reception, the Ice Bowl and the Music City Miracle, in a volume complemented by a 10-part documentary by an Emmy Award-winning team.
Download or read book Greatest Moments in Notre Dame Football History written by John Heisler and published by Triumph Books (IL). This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To be a fan of the Fighting Irish is to revere the tradition, understand the legend, and experience the pageantry of Notre Dame--all for the glory in the end zone. This collection illuminates the team's storied victories and dignified defeats, and proves once and for all why this school is the one by which all other college football programs are judged. Even the most casual Notre Dame football fans can recount the greatest Irish games: the landmark home victories over top-ranked teams in 1988 and 1993, the unforgettable 10-10 tie with Michigan State in 1966, Harry Oliver's epic 51-yard field goal, and the long list of bowl wins against the likes of Texas, Alabama, West Virginia, Colorado, Texas A&M, and Florida. Not to be overlooked is the birth of the Four Horsemen, the "Win One for the Gipper" game, plus four straight seasons under Frank Leahy without a loss. Games are recounted in rich detail, supported by statistics, scoring summaries, and memorable quotations from the coaches and players involved. A bonus highlight DVD includes interviews and historic footage of some of the greatest Fighting Irish moments.
Download or read book Greatest Moments in Lsu Football History written by and published by Sports Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2002 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This epic tale recounts the 40 greatest games in LSU's legendary history with amazing game stories and photos. Also included are feature stories reliving the battles of Alabama, Notre Dame, Florida State, and Texas; the passing duels with Archie Manning; Billy Cannon and more!
Download or read book Great Moments in Football History written by Matt Christopher and published by Turtleback. This book was released on 1997-09-01 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents nine of the most famous plays in professional football and the athletes who made them.
Download or read book Great Moments in NFL History written by Robert Cooper and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2019-08-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title offers readers an exciting introduction to the greatest moments in NFL history. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text bring readers right into the action as they relive the excitement. Features include a table of contents, two infographics, fun facts, a sidebar, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. DiscoverRoo is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book Great Moments in Football History written by Matt Christopher and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents nine of the most famous plays in professional football and the athletes who made them.
Download or read book Greatest Moments in Tennessee Vols Football History written by Commercial Appeal and published by Sports Publishing LLC. This book was released on 1998-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the sports pages of Tennessee's No. 1 newspaper, The Commercial Appeal, are those unforgettable football wars that our generation and those of our fathers and grandfathers grew up watching with amazement and often recalled at the dinner table, along with those incredible ballplayers whose legendary exploits in those memorable games Vols fans cherish most. Includes features on Johnny Majors, Reggie White, Heath Shuler, Peyton Manning, and others.
Download or read book Greatest Moments of Football written by Graham Betts and published by Green Umbrella Publishing. This book was released on 2008-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Little Book of the Greatest Moments of Football is a 96-page hardback book written by Graham Betts. Featuring some of the most memorable moments that have captivated football fans down the years. Highlights include both domestic and international games from winning the World Cup in 1966 to Liverpool's amazing fightback against AC Milan to win the Champions League. This will bring back memories of happier times to any football fan!
Download or read book King Football written by Mike Bynum and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mythical tales of the exploits of schoolboy football in the Lone Star state. Excellent compilation of news stories and photos covering the history of Texas high school football. Includes development of programs for all races (segregated and interracial) and sizes of teams (i.e., six man football).
Download or read book The 50 Greatest Plays in Georgia Bulldogs Football History written by Patrick Garbin and published by Triumph Books (IL). This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a series that explores the logic-defying comebacks and tough losses, the dramatic interceptions, fumbles, game-winning field goals, and touchdowns that shape a fan's greatest memories of their beloved team, this book does not disappoint as the ultimate collector's item for Bulldogs fans. It chronicles the most famous moments in the University of Georgia's football history, including the "onside kick" against Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl in 1981, David Pollack's strip of the football against South Carolina in 2002, Belue-to-Scott for 93 yards to defeat rival Florida, Fran Tarkenton's fourth down touchdown pass in 1959, and "excessive celebration" in 2007. The descriptions of each play are accompanied with game information and quotes from participants, players, and observers with firsthand accounts.
Download or read book The Greatest Moments of Florida Gators Football written by Gainesville Sun and published by Sports Publishing LLC. This book was released on 1998 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the school's inaugural season in 1906 through its national championship campaign of 1996, all of the most exciting stories are captured for the very first time in a single book. Included are tales about such great players as 1966 Heisman Trophy winner and current head coach Steve Spurrier and 1996 Heisman quarterback Danny Wuerffel. Fans can read about Florida's early successes in the 1920s, its first bowl team in 1952, the teams of Doug Dickey in the '70s and Galen Hall in the '80s, and, of course, Spurrier's amazing teams of the '90s, including the '96 national champs.
Download or read book NFL 100 written by Craig Ellenport and published by Triumph Books (IL). This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A retrospective of 100 moments in the National Football League's history.
Download or read book Great Moments in Football History written by Matt Christopher and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2009-12-19 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The thrill of an interception, the crash of helmets, the seemingly impossible catch in the end zone -- Matt Christopher has captured all the suspense and play-by-play action of nine remarkable football plays and the personalities of the athletes who made them. Tom Dempsey's sixty-three-yard field goal, Joe Namath's guarantee of a Super Bowl win in 1969, and Walter Payton's record-setting 275 yards rushing in a single game are among the moments recorded in this not-to-be-missed book from America's best-loved sports writer for children.
Download or read book The 50 Greatest Plays in Iowa Hawkeyes Football History written by Michael Maxwell and published by 50 Greatest Plays. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a series that explores the logic-defying comebacks and tough losses, the dramatic interceptions, fumbles, game-winning field goals, and touchdowns that shape a fan’s greatest memories of their beloved team, this book does not disappoint as the ultimate collector’s item for Hawkeyes fans. It chronicles the most famous moments in the University of Iowa’s football history, including Warren Holloway's miraculous game-ending catch in the Capital One Bowl; "The Kick," Rob Houghtlin's game-winning 29-yard field goal against Michigan in 1985; Gordon Locke's one-yard touchdown plunge to hand Notre Dame their first loss in three years; and Chuck Long's touchdown run in the closing minute to clinch a comeback win over Michigan State. The descriptions of each play are accompanied with game information and quotes from participants, players, and observers with firsthand accounts.
Download or read book Mizzourah written by Todd Donoho and published by . This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Why We Love Football written by Joe Posnanski and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2024-09-17 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Kirkus Reviews Most Anticipated Book of the Fall A moving celebration of the history of American football from the New York Times bestselling author of Why We Love Baseball After his bestselling home run books Why We Love Baseball and The Baseball 100, Joe Posnanski turns from the national pastime to the number one sport in America. Why We Love Football is Posnanski’s newest must-have deep dive into the archives and legends of the sport, and the result is a rousing tale of the 100 greatest moments in football lore. This is the best kind of sports writing. Entertaining, enlightening, heartbreaking, hilarious, and always fascinating, these stories of the sport offer a panoramic look across its history. From hidden gems and classic tales to famous moments told from previously unheard perspectives, this book is the football book for even its most ardent fans. From Patrick Mahomes's magic to the Ice Bowl, from Doug Flutie's Hail Mary pass to a plethora of football "miracles," Why We Love Football is an unforgettable, conversational masterpiece you won’t ever want to end, and a can't-miss take on football from one of the greatest sportswriters of our time.