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An exciting and informative account of the life and career of Steve Young, the star quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. An All-American athlete from Brigham Young University, he played for both the USFL and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers until he was traded to the 49ers. Taking over for the injured Joe Montana, he went on to be named the NFL's MVP and lead the 49ers to their fifth Super Bowl championship.
Troy Aikman was known as the "Quarterback of the '90s'." During that decade, the rifle-armed passer led the Dallas Cowboys to three Super Bowl titles. Readers will learn about how Aikman became the No. 1 pick in the 1989 NFL Draft and stayed on top to become a Pro Football Hall of Famer.
Matt Christopher, the number one sports writer for kids, covers the childhood experiences, college careers, rookie years, and current professional standing of this outstanding athlete. It provides exciting play-by-play action of key games and insightful information on the people and events that enfluenced Young's life. Photos show Young doing what he does best.
Concussions. The word freaks out almost everyone. Some of the NFL's finest--Joe Montana, Steve Young, Troy Aikman and Dan Marino--have been knocked senseless on the field. High school quarterback Rudy Maxa doesn't know that much about head injuries, except that they suck. When Rudy and his mom move from Indiana to northern California, he wonders plenty about the weird behavior of his aging new friend, Mitch. A former footballer himself, Mitch practices with Rudy at mostly deserted Burned Out Park. After a while, Rudy figures out that Mitch's inability to keep things straight comes from having used his head the wrong way few times too often.
Signal caller, gunslinger, field general--the quarterback goes by many lofty nicknames. It's arguably the toughest, most high-pressure position to play among all sports. The quarterback touches the ball on every offensive snap, is responsible for reading the defense, adjusting the play, and executing complex schemes that require tremendous physical and mental prowess. He is expected to be the undisputed team leader, whether he's an established veteran or an untested rookie. If he succeeds, he's the most likely player on the field to be canonized by fans and broadcasters. If he fails, he'll be vilified in the press and his home field fans will start cheering for the backup. This book traces the interesting history of the professional quarterback, from the early years when the quarterback was a blocker (and the appellations quarterback, halfback, and fullback were literal and geographically correct) to the modern-day player who must be the eyes, ears, brains, and, of course, the accurate, strong arm of the offense. The narrative history in Section I is rich with statistical analysis. The author employs realistic metrics for statistical comparison across multiple eras, and includes all-time rankings as well as specific rankings among different styles of quarterbacks. Section II compares quarterbacks within their respective eras, putting their accomplishments in context with those of their contemporaries. Section III breaks down the quarterback position, team-by-team, for current NFL franchises. Appendices provide detailed passing records; additional statistics on everything from relative passer ratings to fourth quarter comebacks; and listings of first round draft picks, trades involving quarterbacks, awards, and uniform numbers.
“Steve Young is a hero of mine. . . His perseverance, intelligence, and, most of all, grace under pressure, NFL-style, make this book a fascinating read.” —Tom Brady In the most candid and compelling sports memoir since Andre Agassi’s riveting bestseller Open, former San Francisco 49er, Super Bowl champion, NFL MVP, and Hall of Famer Steve Young gives readers an unprecedented and stunning inside look at what it takes to become a super-elite professional quarterback. Steve Young produced some of the most memorable moments in NFL history. But his most impressive victories have been deeply personal ones that were won when no one was watching. His remarkably revealing memoir is the story of a Mormon boy with a 4.0 GPA, a photographic memory, and a severe case of childhood separation anxiety. As an eighth-string quarterback at Brigham Young University, it was doubtful that he would ever see any playing time. But Young became an All-American, finished second in the Heisman voting, and was the top draft choice out of college. Then, after signing the largest contract in sports history, anxiety nearly drove him to walk away from football completely. In short, Young’s quest in life was always about grit. Now, he shares the experience of being inside his helmet while he faces down his toughest adversaries, both on and off the field. “This book is gold.” —Peter King “Intense.” —San Francisco Chronicle “Young’s battles with anxiety make you forget you are reading about a Hall of Famer, and make you root for him at every turn. This is a revealing, honest, compelling book that any fan will enjoy.” —Michael Rosenberg, senior writer, Sports Illustrated
Two years before they won the 1985 Super Bowl. Mike Ditka’s squad already had Payton, Hampton, and Singletary. Then came the 1983 Draft which enabled the club to reach historically elite status. Plenty has happened since then: highs, lows, playoffs, Hall of Fame LBs, exciting KO/punt returners and another return to the Super Bowl. This e-book is a quick read; all games are included. § Year-end Standings § Club news highlights what happened before and during the season. § Game scores: each summary includes yards gained, who scored, and defensive stats. § League news: rule changes, trends, trades, list of rookies and those in their last year § Significant games – noteworthy scores and individual performances, § Leader board: top Rushers, Passers, Receivers, Scorers, and individual defensive stats § Year-end Awards includes those inducted into the Hall of Fame § Championship Game/Super Bowl outcomes