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Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"The Football Game That Changed America is the first book to chronicle the entire history of the Super Bowl and examine the social, cultural, economic, and political impact of this colossal event, bringing to life the colorful characters, bold rivals, and twists of fate that played a role in the creation and explosive growth of the Big Game"--
Author
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This book singles out a special moment in American sports history when the Buffalo Bills and the New York Giants competed for the National Football League's world championship on January 27, 1991 against the backdrop of looming hostilities in the Persian Gulf. For American troops pausing to watch the game in Arabic Standard time it was Super Bowl Monday--their last respite before the onset of the Persian Gulf War"--
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
All eyes are on the star running back. He darts this way and that, finally leaping over another player to land in the end zone. Touchdown! The pressure is on in this Super Bowl game, as two of the NFL's best teams fight for the title. Young readers will delight in learning fascinating facts about Super Bowl records, the event's history, and some of its most heart-stopping games.
9) Black Sunday
Author
Publisher
New American Library
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
Michael Lander, a disgruntled veteran with a fascination for explosives, pilots television blimps over packed sports stadiums each weekend. When a beautiful terrorist operative hands him the explosive firepower he needs, Lander sets in motion a plan that could turn Super Bowl Sunday into the darkest day in American history.
Author
Publisher
BrightPoint Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Presents some of most exciting and consequential NFL Super Bowl championships ever played. It will explore the players, coaches, and moments that made these championship games become an unforgettable part of pro sports history"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Who has won the Super Bowl? Who were the most valuable players? Written as high interest with struggling readers in mind, this series includes considerate vocabulary, engaging content and fascinating facts, clear text and formatting, and compelling photos. Educational sidebars include extra fun facts and information about each game. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, and author biography"--
Author
Publisher
Hachette Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Doug Pederson is the very definition of an underdog. He was an undrafted rookie free agent who would go on to play fourteen years in the NFL as a backup quarterback. He was cut five times, yet kept getting back up and into the fray. He would win one Super Bowl, with the Green Bay Packers. When he retired, he decided to coach, but not at the pro level. Instead, he was head coach of Calvary Baptist Academy in Shreveport, Louisiana. After a successful...
Author
Publisher
Dey St., an imprint of William Morrow
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"On the eve of the fiftieth anniversary of the New York Jets' historic achievement, a nostalgic, inside look from the men who composed the team behind Joe Namath's Super Bowl III win, filled with exclusive insights and stories from the surviving players, coaches, and management of that championship team whose victory changed the landscape of American football"--
Author
Publisher
Triumph Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"As the city was rebuilding following Hurricane Katrina, Sean Payton arrived in 2006 as a relative unknown, a first-time NFL head coach tasked with resurrecting a New Orleans Saints team that had just finished 3-13. Two months after Payton was hired, the Saints signed a free agent quarterback who was cast aside by the San Diego Chargers: Drew Brees. Together, these two underdogs joined forces and transformed the Saints from laughingstock to juggernaut....
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Recounting momentous stories of football's past and present, and accompanied by iconic photos, Top Ten Lists to chew on and debate, and a Top 40-style Timeline of Key Moments, this comprehensive collection details twenty of the greatest Super Bowls in NFL history?and expands on their relevance within the larger scope of dynasties, giants of the coaching world, and marquee players making history. From the upsets to the blowouts to the nail-biting...
18) 80 for Brady
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"As the New England Patriots reach the Super Bowl in Houston, four female fans become determined to go to the game and meet quarterback Tom Brady, which proves a more memorable experience than they anticipated after the Patriots fall behind by four touchdowns." --
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"In January 2015, rumors circulated that the New England Patriots--a team long suspected of abiding by the "if you ain't cheating you ain't trying" philosophy--had used under-inflated footballs in their playoff victory against the Indianapolis Colts. As evidence began to build, however, a full on NFL investigation was launched, exploding an unsubstantiated rumor into an intense scandal that would lead news coverage for weeks. As shockwaves rippled...
Author
Publisher
PublicAffairs
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The inside story of the Super Bowl champion 1986 Giants, the extraordinary friendships that resulted--and stunning revelations about the hardships they faced, based on new interviews with Bill Parcells, Phil Simms, Mark Bavaro, and Bill Belichick. The 1986 New York Giants are legendary. A championship team coached by Bill Parcells and his wunderkind assistant Bill Belichick, featuring future Hall of Famers and All-Pros like Phil Simms, Lawrence Taylor,...
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