Joe Horrigan
Author
Publisher
Crown
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xii, 370 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
From its founding in Canton, Ohio, in 1920, football has become America's most popular-- and lucrative-- professional sport. It survived a host of challenges-- the Great Depression and World War II, controversies and scandals, battles over labor rights and competition from rival leagues-- to produce American icons and an extraordinary and entertaining history. Horrigan provides a sweeping and lively history of the NFL, timed to coincide with the 100th...
Publisher
Grand Central Pub
Pub. Date
2012.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xix, 295 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
There is no question that football is indeed America's most popular sport, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 50th Anniversary book totally captures our passion for the game. Having opened its doors in Canton, Ohio on September 7, 1963, the Hall will be celebrating its 50th anniversary year from 2012 to 2013, commencing with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival, a ten-day period in early August which culminates in the annual Hall of...