Why We Love Football: A History in 100 Moments by Joe Posnanski Hardcover Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Why We Love Football by Joe Posnanski A moving celebration of the history of American football from the NYT bestselling author of WHY WE LOVE BASEBALLA moving celebration of the history of American football from the New York Times bestselling author of Why We Love BaseballAfter his bestselling home run books Why We Love Baseball and The Baseball 100, Joe Posnanski turns from the national pastime to the number one sport in America. Why We Love Football is Posnanskis newest must-have deep dive into the archives and legends of the sport, and the result is a rousing tale of the 100 greatest moments in football lore.This is the best kind of sports writing. Entertaining, enlightening, heartbreaking, hilarious, and always fascinating, these stories of the sport offer a panoramic look across its history. From hidden gems and classic tales to famous moments told from previously unheard perspectives, this book is the football book for even its most ardent fans.From Patrick Mahomess magic to the Ice Bowl, from Doug Fluties Hail Mary pass to a plethora of football "miracles," Why We Love Football is an unforgettable, conversational masterpiece you wont ever want to end, and a cant-miss take on football from one of the greatest sportswriters of our time. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Author Biography JoePosnanski is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including Why We Love Baseball, The Baseball 100, Paterno, and The Secret of Golf, and has beennamed National Sportswriter of the Year by five different organizations. He writes at JoePosnanski.com and currently lives inCharlotte, North Carolina, with his family. Review Praise for Why We Love Football:"Entertaining and informative." –The Washington Post"A thoroughly enjoyable look back at the players and plays that have come to define Americas most popular sport . . . . For football fans like this reviewer, the book is an absolute must-read. But it should be accessible to the football-averse, too, with its brilliant writing and research that unearths gems and perspectives that bring the game and its characters to life. Readers will find themselves laughing out loud at times." –Associated Press"Posnanski is a practiced sportswriter, but here, following his top-50 treatment of baseball, hes an enthusiast with an uncommonly broad grasp of football history. . . . [Posnanski] . . . connects to the game at a fans level. . . . Gives us 100 reasons to look forward to football season." —Kirkus"Posnanski follows up his 50 greatest moments in baseball (Why We Love Baseball, 2023) with this entertaining selection of the 100 greatest moments in football. Spanning legendary high school games to classic college matchups to iconic Super Bowl moments and profiling key players throughout the history of the game, [he] counts down the most significant events . . . . Posnanskis collection hits its marks." —Booklist"Ebullient . . . Posnanski rolls the highlight reel on the most memorable plays to ever grace the gridiron. The recaps mix the humorous and the heartfelt . . . Posnanski has a talent for restoring excitement to even the most well-known plays. Brimming with a fans enthusiasm and capturing the awe, bemusement, and thrills that the sport inspires, this is another win from Posnanski." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)"So why do we love football? Posnanski, who last year told us Why We Love Baseball, captures the excitement and drama of the game by highlighting some of the sports most memorable plays, including Mark Sanchezs infamous Thanksgiving Day "butt fumble" in 2012. I emailed the author about the team closest to his own heart, and he pointed to the Cleveland Browns, which means that I have lived a lifetime of suffering. This one could be a fun gift for your favorite sports nut." —AARP Details ISBN0593475526 Author Joe Posnanski Year 2024 ISBN-13 9780593475522 Format Hardcover Audience General Publication Date 2024-09-17 Subtitle A History in 100 Moments UK Release Date 2024-09-17 NZ Release Date 2024-10-14 AU Release Date 2024-10-14 Pages 480 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Imprint Dutton / Signet Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2024-09-17 ISBN-10 0593475526 DEWEY 796.33209 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:161494730;

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