Johnson, Keyshawn

Summary: The unknown story of the Black pioneers who collectively changed the face of the NFL in 1946. The Forgotten First chronicles the lives of four incredible men, the racism they experienced as Black players entering a segregated sport, the burden of expectation they carried, and their many achievements, which would go on to affect football for generations to come. More than a year before Jackie...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Grand Central Publishing 2021

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Blue, Tyler

Summary: "Illustrated profiles of twenty-eight football stars"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Abbeville Kids, an imprint of Abbeville Press 2023

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Crepeau, Richard C.

Summary: "The National Football League was founded in 1920 as the American Football Association. At first is struggled in the shadow of baseball as a vaguely disreputable professional sport, and had trouble competing for athletes and fans. Through a series of mergers, moves between cities, and the advent of television, the NFL gradually grew into one of the nation's most successful professional sports,...

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Publisher / Publication Date: University of Illinois Press 2014

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Cook, Kevin

Summary: Describes the earlier years of the NFL, when players hitchhiked to practice and stayed in fleabag motels, and how the organization transformed into the corporate, scripted multibillion-dollar spectacle it is today.

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Publisher / Publication Date: W. W. Norton 2012

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Feinstein, John

Summary: In the NFL, quarterbacks are kings. The right QB becomes the face of a franchise and marches his team-- and millions of fans-- on a glorious winning odyssey. The wrong QB leads his team to losses, infighting, second-guessing, and fan misery. A few become legends. Feinstein takes us inside the rarified world with five men who have achieved the highest levels in the NFL: Andrew Luck, Alex Smith,...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Doubleday 2018

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Garner, Joe.

Summary: "The Immaculate Reception. The Ice Bowl. The Music City Miracle. The Catch. For nearly a century, the National Football League has provided fans with pulse-pounding moments on the gridiron. In the tradition of their revolutionary collaboration, And the Crowd Goes Wild, veteran chronicler of broadcast history, Joe Garner, and broadcast icon, Bob Costas team up to bring fans this one-of-a-kind...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2011

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Summary: "Timed to coincide with the National Football League's 100th anniversary, NFL 100 celebrates the history of America's most popular and highly watched sport. From its humble beginnings in Canton, Ohio, to its emergence as a sport cherished by millions, all the key moments and famous athletes are honored within the pages of this handsomely produced book. In addition to the lively text, and action...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams 2019

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Flynn, Brendan

Summary: Alongside both historic and recent photographs, readers will learn about each NFL team's history, greatest seasons, greatest players, and team records. In addition, the book offers an in-depth introduction about the sport's history, a section on star players, and information on the statistical leaders in various categories. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index....

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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2021

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Jaworski, Ron.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Ballantine Books 2010

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De la Cretaz, Britni

Summary: "In the early 1970s, a businessman had a brilliant idea: why not start a women's football league? It was conceived as a gimmick and a publicity stunt to capitalize on the popularity of Second Wave Feminism and the passage of Title IX. He recruited women across the country; much to his surprise, he learned that women really wanted to play, and play hard. Hail Mary is the story of the unlikely...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Bold Type Books 2021

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Myers, Dan

Summary: "Introduces readers to the Green Bay Packers, providing exciting details about today's stars and going deep inside the key moments of the team's history. The title also features informative "fast facts," a timeline, and a glossary."--Publisher's description.

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Publisher / Publication Date: SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2017

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Glave, Tom

Summary: "This tile tells the story of the National Football League, from its founding a century ago to its status today as a world-class showcase for football talent. Readers will learn about the league's stars, coaches, and venues, as well as iconic playoff moments and controversies within the sport. Features include infographics, a glossary, websites, source notes, and an index."--Amazon.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2020

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