Then Ditka Said To Payton

Author : Dan Jiggetts
Publisher : Triumph Books
ISBN 13 : 1617491950
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book "Then Ditka Said to Payton. . ." written by Dan Jiggetts and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2008-09-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for every sports fan who follows the Bears, this account goes behind the scenes to peek into the private world of the players, coaches, and decision makers—all while eavesdropping on their personal conversations. From the Chicago locker room to the sidelines and inside the huddle, the book includes stories about Dick Butkus, Red Grange, George Halas, Walter Payton, and Gale Sayers, among others, allowing readers to relive the highlights and the celebrations.

Author : Rich Cohen
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 0374298688
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Monsters: The 1985 Chicago Bears and the Wild Heart of Football written by Rich Cohen and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2013-10-29 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An "account of the 1985 Chicago Bears and the author's personal relationship with the football team"--

Author : Jeff Pearlman
Publisher : Avery
ISBN 13 : 1592407374
Total Pages : 496 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sweetness written by Jeff Pearlman and published by Avery. This book was released on 2012-08-28 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive biography of Chicago Bears and Hall of Fame superstar Walter Payton. Based on meticulous research and interviews with nearly 700 contacts, an unforgettable portrait that describes a man who lived his life just like he played the game: at full speed.

Author : Ron Rapoport
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022603674X
Total Pages : 325 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book From Black Sox to Three-Peats written by Ron Rapoport and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2013-08-30 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bears, Bulls, Cubs, Sox, Blackhawks—there’s no city like Chicago when it comes to sports. Generation after generation, Chicagoans pass down their almost religious allegiances to teams, stadiums, and players and their never-say-die attitude, along with the stories of the city’s best (and worst) sports moments. And every one of those moments—every come-from-behind victory or crushing defeat—has been chronicled by Chicago’s unparalleled sportswriters. In From Black Sox to Three-Peats, veteran Chicago sports columnist Ron Rapoportassembles one hundred of the best columns and articles from the Tribune, Sun-Times, Daily News, Defender, and other papers to tell the unforgettable story of a century of Chicago sports. From Ring Lardner to Rick Telander, Westbrook Pegler to Bob Verdi, Mike Royko to Hugh Fullerton , Melissa Isaacson to Brent Musburger, and on and on, this collection reminds us that Chicago sports fans have enjoyed a wealth of talent not just on the field, but in the press box as well. Through their stories we relive the betrayal of the Black Sox, the cocksure power of the ’85 Bears, the assassin’s efficiency of Jordan’s Bulls, the Blackhawks’ stunning reclamation of the Stanley Cup, the Cubs’ century of futility—all as seen in the moment, described and interpreted on the spot by some of the most talented columnists ever to grace a sports page. Sports are the most ephemeral of news events: once you know the outcome, the drama is gone. But every once in a while, there are those games, those teams, those players that make it into something more—and great writers can transform those fleeting moments into lasting stories that become part of the very identity of a city. From Black Sox to Three-Peats is Chicago history at its most exciting and celebratory. No sports fan should be without it.

Author : Steve Silverman
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1613217536
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Who's Better, Who's Best in Football? written by Steve Silverman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who are the best quarterbacks in NFL history? How about running backs? Wide receivers? How can we objectively rate the performance of individual defensive players? And how can we make reasonable judgments about players at different positions and from different eras? Who is the greatest football player of all time? Jerry Rice? Lawrence Taylor? Jim Brown? Such are the questions pondered by pro football writer Steve Silverman late at night (and during the day). As statistician Elliott Kalb did with baseball, basketball, and golf, Silverman now takes the next step with Who’s Better, Who’s Best in Football?. Taking the analytical methods he developed over his years as a senior editor at Pro Football Weekly, he applies them to an evaluation of players going back to the earliest days of the NFL. The result is a fascinating ranking of the best of the gridiron, from legendary old-timers like Sammy Baugh to present-day superstars like Peyton Manning. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home. Throughout, Silverman discusses the many considerations that must be made when comparing modern players with players of past eras and players at different positions. Including biographical essays on those top 65 players and detailed statistics for their playing careers, Who’s Better, Who’s Best in Football? is a must-have for anyone who considers football to be more than just a game.

Author : Lew Freedman
Publisher : Triumph Books
ISBN 13 : 1600781225
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The 50 Greatest Plays in Chicago Bears Football History written by Lew Freedman and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2008-08-01 with total page 225 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 Bears fans. It chronicles the most famous moments in Chicago football history, including Gale Sayers's six-touchdown day against the 49ers, Walter Payton's 275-yard performance in 1977, Devin Hester's Super Bowl XLI kickoff return, and the dominating team performance of Super Bowl XX. The descriptions of each play are accompanied with game information and quotes from participants, players, and observers with firsthand accounts.

Author : Chicago Tribune
Publisher : Agate Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1572844671
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ditka written by Chicago Tribune and published by Agate Publishing. This book was released on 2013-10-02 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hard-hitting look at the Chicago Bears’ legendary player and coach, composed of carefully curated archival Chicago Tribune columns and features. Mike Ditka was drafted by the Bears as a tight end in 1961 and went on to earn Rookie of the Year honors, multiple Pro Bowl selections, and a 1963 championship ring with Chicago during his playing career. Ditka retired in 1972 after stints with Philadelphia and Dallas (where he won Super Bowl VI), but he returned to Chicago as head coach in 1982. He became symbolic of the tough, hard-nosed, hyper-competitive style that defined the Bears through the ’80s. Following the 1985 Bears’ unforgettable season and Super Bowl victory, Ditka was enshrined as a hero in the minds of Bears fans everywhere. Ditka will take readers on a fascinating and entertaining ride through the words of the award-winning Chicago Tribune journalists who covered “Iron Mike” for six decades. From his playing career to his coaching career, from personal triumphs to mishaps and scandals, Ditka is the ultimate fans’ guide to the career and life of a Hall of Famer who came to define Chicago football in the modern age.

Author : Steve Wyatt
Publisher : Standard Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780784718407
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Trading Places written by Steve Wyatt and published by Standard Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examining the lives of several people of the Bible who traded their lives for a new life of faith in God, Wyatt challenges readers to understand that real-life transformation isn't a matter of who one is, but instead what a person allows God to do with him or her.

Author : Mike Towle
Publisher : Cumberland House Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781581824766
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Walter Payton written by Mike Towle and published by Cumberland House Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the life and career of legendary running back for the Chicago Bears, Walter Peyton, and contains a number of personal testimonies about him from former teammates and coaches, childhood and college friends, fans, business partners, and many others.

Author : Roy Taylor
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738533193
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.9X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chicago Bears History written by Roy Taylor and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a history of the Chicago Bears, from the team's inception to the present day.