Synopses & Reviews
The Dallas Cowboysand#8212;and#8220;Americaand#8217;s Teamand#8221;and#8212;shares the record for most Super Bowl appearances (8) with the Pittsburgh Steelers andand#160;recorded 20 consecutive winning seasons (1966and#8211;85), in which they only missed the playoffs twice (1974 and 1984), an NFL record. From owner Jerry Jones to such coaches and players as Tom Landry, Jimmy Johnson, Roger Staubach, Troy Aikman, and Emmitt Smith, not to mention those gorgeous cheerleaders, the Cowboys have brought unforgettable sportsmanship and Texas swagger to professional football.
Synopsis
The Green Bay Packers are the last of the small-town teams that were once common in the NFL. The Pack and their fans, the devoted Cheeseheads, have won 13 league championships (more than any other team in the NFL), including 9 NFL championships prior to the Super Bowl era and 4 Super Bowl victories. Their stellar rosterand#8212;Bart Starr, Ray Nitschke, Paul Hornung, Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers, and of course, legendary coach Vince Lombardiand#8212;are all here, making history on the and#8220;frozen tundraand#8221; of Lambeau Field.
About the Author
David Green is the principal and creative director of Brightgreen Design in Orangeburg, New York. He is the author of eight books in STCand#8217;s 101 Reasons to Love . . . series.