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Ron Martirano writes about sports.
From the eBook edition.
Synopsis
The ultimate collection of epic stories from the gridiron
Packed with cool football trivia, history-making records, unforgettable moments, and hilarious true tales about the game's greatest match-ups, players, and teams College and pro football fans of all ages will love this jam-packed compendium of fascinating, wacky, and just plain weird stories from their favorite game.
Find out all about the culture of superstition and the crazy events that surround the game, about the hazing that's an integral part of the sport, and about how a team's captain gets his fellow players all fired up. Fascinating stories include:
- The Eagles beating the Giants just before time ran out
- New York's fumble that led to Philadelphia's miracle at the Meadowlands
- How Dallas Cowboys' coach Jimmy Johnson managed to catch a glimpse of the Buffalo Bills' new formation when a television station accidentally broadcast it
- How San Francisco 49ers' Ronnie Lott gave 110% and his pinky all for the love of the sport
This exciting, engrossing compilation of football lore is sure to please even the toughest fans of the game.
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Jam-packed with cool trivia, history-making records, unforgettable moments, and wacky true tales of your favorite games, players and events, these stories from the gridiron will set fans abuzz.
An engaging presentation for football's toughest fans. Find out all about the culture of superstition and the crazy events that surround the game, about the hazing that's an integral part of the sport, and about how a team's captain gets his fellow players all fired up. Fascinating stories recanted include the Eagles beating the Giants just before time ran out, New York's fumble that led to Philadelphia's miracle at the Meadowlands, how Dallas Cowboys' coach Jimmy Johnson managed to catch a glimpse of the Buffalo Bills' new formation when a television station accidentally broadcast it, and how San Francisco Forty Niners' Ronnie Lott gave 110% and his pinky all for the love of the sport.