NFL 100 : a century of pro football

NFL 100 A century of pro football

Book - 2019

"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 and portrait photography, the story of the game and the context in which it grew are animated by original lists, charts, creative statistics, and infographics, along with beautiful photos of the evolving equipment and artifacts essential to the story of the sport. A perfect gift, NFL 100 will be cherished by every football fan, new or ...old."--Amazon.

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Subjects
National Football League > History.
Football > United States > History.
Published
New York : Abrams 2019.
Language
English
Corporate Author
National Football League
Corporate Author
National Football League (-)
Other Authors
Michael MacCambridge, 1963- (writer), Peyton Manning (writer of foreword)
Item Description
"Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition includes eight framable prints of the best players and top moments in NFL history."--Barnes & Noble website.
Physical Description
287 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm
ISBN
9781419738593
9781419743955
  • Foreword
  • 1920s
  • 1930s
  • 1940s
  • 1950s
  • 1960s
  • 1970s
  • 1980s
  • 1990s
  • 2000s
  • 2010s.
Review by Library Journal Review

The highlight of this official coffee-table book celebrating the NFL's first 100 years is its layout. Edited by former Sports Illustrated editor Fleder, it takes a decade-by-decade approach to the league's past. Each chapter begins with a photo spread, a two-page historical narrative by eminent author Michael McCambridge, and a graphic spread of the decade's leaders, champions, innovators, and statistics. The remainder of each section consists of large, mostly color photos; short excerpts from the published works of celebrated football writers on notable players, coaches, and games; and hefty pull quotes--sometimes a whole page is devoted to one quotation. When the NFL turned 75, the official book, 75 Seasons, also took a decade-by-decade approach but featured much more text, and all of it new. That volume also boasted an extended historical narrative on each decade. VERDICT This appealing book contains a nice selection of text excerpts, but it doesn't quite measure up to the NFL's 75th anniversary celebration tribute.

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