[PDF] Tales From The Browns Sideline eBook

Author : Tony Grossi
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 42,36 MB
Release : 2018-08-07
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1683581490

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Ohio coaching legend Paul Brown said he wanted to create "the New York Yankees of pro football" when he assembled the Cleveland Browns from scratch in 1946. Despite his ambition, not even the future Hall of Fame coach could have foreseen ten league championship appearances and seven titles in the team's first ten years. Since their first game, the Cleveland Browns have come to symbolize power, excellence, and gridiron dominance. Now fans of one of the NFL’s most storied teams will recapture all the excitement and glory of Browns football in this newly revised edition of Tales from the Cleveland Browns Sideline. Cleveland native and veteran football writer Tony Grossi recalls the personalities that sowed one of the NFL's proudest traditions and the characters who have continued to grow it. Fans will discover the unlikely origin of the Marion Motley trap play, the scout's inside story behind "the mad dog in the meat market,” the insult that launched Brian Sipe's rise from a thirteenth-round draft pick to the league's Most Valuable Player, and so much more. From Jim Brown to Bernie Kosar and up through the modern era, this book captures the colorful characters who wore the plain white uniforms and blank orange helmets like never before.

Author : Tony Grossi
Publisher : Sports Publishing LLC
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 46,63 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Cleveland (Ohio)
ISBN : 9781582617138

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Ohio coaching legend Paul Brown said he wanted to create the New York Yankees of pro football when he assembled the Cleveland Browns from scratch in 1946. Not even the future Hall of Fame coach, however, could have foreseen 10 league championship appearances and seven titles in the team's first 10 years. That excellence and professional dominance cultivated a national fan base that has since crossed international boundaries. Elvis Presley, President John F. Kennedy, and Hank Aaron counted themselves as Browns fans. More than 50 years later, Browns Backers Worldwide is the largest organized fan club in professional sports, with over 265 chapters and 27,000 members worldwide. In Tales from the Cleveland Browns Sideline, Cleveland native and veteran football writer Tony Grossi recalls the personalities that sowed one of the NFL's proudest traditions and the characters who have continued to grow it. Grossi discloses the unlikely origin of the Marion Motley trap play and the talents that Otto Graham never used on the football field. Fans can read the scout's inside story behind the mad dog in the meat market' and the general manager's insult that launched Brian Sipe's rise from a 13th-round draft pick to the league's Most Valuable Player. Tales from the Cleveland Browns Sideline reveals who first called his defensive teammates Dawgs and why teammates stayed as far away as possible from Steve Everitt's locker. From Jim Brown to Ben Gay, from Glue Fingers Lavelli to Turkey Jones, the colorful characters who wore the plain white uniforms and blank orange helmets are captured like never before.

Author : Sara Gilbert
Publisher :
Page : 45 pages
File Size : 20,48 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Children's literature
ISBN : 9781566603409

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No professional sports league in America can match the popularity of the National Football League, and no books can match the drama and excitement of N.F.L. Today! This bestselling series has been fully revised and updated to encapsulate the origins, stars and unforgettable moments of all 32 N.F.L. teams, from the pioneering Packers to the rising Texans. Brilliant photos capture all of the game's hard- hitting energy, while "Sideline Stories" and "Meet the Team" panels present fascinating anecdotes and introductions to all-time gridiron greats. The history of the National Football League's Cleveland Browns, surveying the franchise's biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1946 to today.

Author : Floyd Little
Publisher : Sports Publishing LLC
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 35,31 MB
Release : 2006
Category :
ISBN : 1596700505

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Before John Elway, the Denver Broncos' "Franchise" was a tightly wound, 5-foot-10 bowlegged superstar named Floyd Little. Despite his lack of size, Floyd zigzagged his way to a legendary career-first at Syracuse wearing the famed No. 44 jersey shared by Jim Brown and Ernie Davis, then with the Broncos, piling up Hall of Fame-worthy numbers to finish his career as the NFL's seventh all-time rusher. Through it all, Floyd showed naysayers the only true measure of a man is the size of his pounding heart. His incredible impact during the late '60s and early-to-mid-'70s saved the franchise from relocation and helped the Broncos become the marquee organization it is today.Buckle your chinstrap, double-tie your shoes, and down a "half-glass of fresh blood" as Floyd Little takes you on a wild ride through his racially charged All-America days in the '60s to his Pro Bowl career with the struggling, resilient Broncos. You'll experience the wrath of Coach Lou Saban's "pink-slip" ways, the humor behind Coach John Ralston's "Dale Carnegie" pregame speeches, and the on- and off-the-field shenanigans of Floyd and his teammates, including Lyle Alzado, Billy Thompson, Tom Jackson, and Cookie Gilchrist. Plus, Floyd enlightens us with tales of famous foes like Dick Butkus, Gale Sayers, Willie Lanier, Hank Stram, John Madden, and those hated Raiders.Broncos fans will revel in these humorous, behind-the-scenes stories that take the reader back to a time when the NFL was about football and friendships, not million-dollar contracts and end-zone dances.

Author : Linda K. Fuller
Publisher : Common Ground Research Networks
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 41,58 MB
Release : 2024-02-10
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 196304911X

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A de facto American national holiday and phenomenon, the Super Bowl claims a spot as one of the most significant sporting events in the world and the most widely celebrated, feasted and feasting event of the year— with $14+ billion at stake, commercials costing $7 million for a 30-second spot, record-setting broadcast ratings, and 113+ million viewers. More avocados (105 million pounds) are consumed, and more beer is drunk (325 million gallons) on the single day of Superbowl Sunday. But there is much more at play than partying at our annual sports extravaganza, as this scholarly researched yet readable volume demonstrates: Here you will read a historical perspective that includes discussions of the meta-event’s economics (stakeholders, host cities, advertising, gambling, and media), fandom, ratings, halftime entertainment, the roles of mythic spectacle and religion, football’s sexist, militaristic language, gender issues like cheerleaders and sex trafficking, the Puppy Bowl, medical concerns like concussions and violence, tailgating and foodie ideas—all along with tidbits about your favorite team(s) and player(s). Touchdown!

Author : Russell Schneider
Publisher : Sports Publishing LLC
Page : 690 pages
File Size : 50,33 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781582618401

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The third edition of The Cleveland Indians Encyclopedia contains everything fans have ever wanted to know about one of baseball's most storied franchises. From 1869, when professional baseball came to Cleveland, to 1901, when the Indians became charter members of the American League, to their consistently fabulous play in the 1990s, the team has featured innumerable stars over the years. This comprehensive volume traces the genesis of baseball in Cleveland, covering all of the team lore and legend, the controversies, the triumphs, and the heartaches, including: - Nearly 300 player profiles--from Napoleon Lajoie and Tris Speaker in the early part of the 20th century to 1960s stars Rocky Colavito and Sam McDowell to today's headliners like Omar Vizquel and Jody Gerut - Season-by-season descriptions of unforgettable moments and memories - Nearly 1,000 illustrations of players, game highlights, and memorabilia, including a panoramic foldout of Jacobs Field - Extensive statistics, including box scores, team and individual records, and trades - The World Series championship, the managerial strategies, the personalities, the honors, and the milestones - An immense treasure of little-known facts and surprising anecdotes

Author : Sam Wyche
Publisher : Sports Publishing LLC
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 29,15 MB
Release : 2004-08
Category :
ISBN : 9781582616568

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The past few season have not been kind to Cincinnati, but Bengals fans are a hardy group and there is no stronger refrain around the sports-crazed town than "Wait till next year!" Sam Wyche's Tales from the Cincinnati Bengals Sideline provides plenty to tide the fans over until then. Contained within these pages is a revealing look at the stories--some legendary, some previously unheard--from the 35-year history of the franchise. The introduction of the no-huddle, the sideline huddle, and all their variations put a lot of pressure on television broadcasters and NFL officials, as well as opposing defenses. More than a mere Bengals primer, these tales delve into the many memorable incidents, from barring woman from the locker room to the infamous comments heard over the public address system reminding fans that they live in Cincinnati, not Cleveland. The Cincinnati Bengals have done what 16 current NFL teams have been unable to do--they have fought their way into two Super Bowls. In fact, seven existing teams have never made it to the big game at all. Sam Wyche's Tales from the Cincinnati Bengals Sideline gives Cincinnati fans who yearn for the good ol' days of the 1981 and 1988 AFC championship seasons cause to celebrate once more.

Author : Allan Morey
Publisher : Bellwether Media
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 28,58 MB
Release : 2016-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 168103249X

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When the Cleveland Browns joined the NFL, many of their opponentsÕ fans thought it was a joke. Little did they know that the Browns would crush the defending NFL champion in their first game, 35-10! When the Browns were scheduled to relocate, fans rallied to block the move. Find out more about the Cleveland Browns and their loyal fan base in this title for active minds.

Author : Steve Raible
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 20,20 MB
Release : 2012-12-05
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1613213859

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From the hilarious to the surreal, from inside the huddle to inside the broadcast booth, twenty-eight-year Seattle Seahawks veteran Steve Raible takes fans to places they never knew existed. In this newly revised edition of Tales from the Seattle Seahawks Sideline, fans are offered an inside look at life in the locker room and on the sidelines of one of the NFL’s most beloved franchises. Readers will have the chance to laugh along as Jack Patera trades Andre Hines to the Dolphins after warning Don Shula that a worse offensive lineman never existed, to marvel as Raiders legend John Matuszak becomes Seattle’s offensive coordinator during the final minutes of the Seahawks blowout win, to come along with Steve Largent as the Hall of Famer obliterates Broncos safety Mike Harden in the ultimate payback, and so much more. Tales from the Seattle Seahawks Sideline brings all the Seahawks greatest players to life from Jim Zorn, Dave Krieg, Kenny Easley, Curt Warner, Brian Bosworth, Cortez Kennedy, Warren Moon, Mike Holmgren, Ricky Watters, Chad Brown, Shaun Alexander, and more. This insider’s account also explores the lesser known characters whose stories inspire laughter, tears, and lasting lessons. Tales from the Seattle Seahawks Sideline is all about the people, proving through vivid anecdotes why the Seahawks are one of the most storied franchises in today’s NFL.

Author : John Maxymuk
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 20,45 MB
Release : 2012-08-07
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0786492953

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The 466 men who have held the increasingly demanding and prestigious position of Head Coach in the National Football League and the two leagues that merged into it (the All America Football Conference of the 1940s and the American Football League of the 1960s) form an exclusive club. This book essentially answers three questions about every professional head coach since 1920: Who was he? What were his coaching approach and style, in terms of both leadership and gridiron tactics? How successful was he? Every entry begins with standard background information, followed by each coach's yearly regular season and postseason coaching record, and then his statistical tendencies toward scoring, defense and play calling. The entry then addresses the three questions noted above.