America's Game: The NFL at 100
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A celebration of 100 years of the NFL from Hall of Fame receiver and bestselling author Jerry Rice!
âThis book is an amazing compilation of the gameâs history as seen through the eyes of my friend Jerry Rice, aka The GOAT. You are going to love this book almost as much as you loved watching Jerry play!â âBarry Sanders, NFL Hall of Fame Class of 2004
The authors of the New York Times bestseller 50 Years, 50 Moments celebrate the first 100 years of the National Football League, interweaving history, personal stories, memories, and observations of some of its greatest players, coaches, and advocates to chronicle footballâs amazing evolution from a fledgling regional fly-by-night operation into a multi-billion global brand and one of Americaâs leading franchises.
Over the past century, professional football has transformed from a game played in leather helmets on cow pastures to one of the most high-tech, popular sports on the planet. In this entertaining and concise history, Jerry Rice and Randy O. Williams celebrate the NFLâs centennial, bringing together colorful memories, insights, and personal experiences and observations from the heroes, losers, innovators, and defining legends who have played the game at its highest level. America's Game is filled with inside stories of the leagueâs fiercest rivalries, closest competitions, and most memorable characters, from the early days of Red âThe Galloping Ghostâ Grange and âSlinginââ Sammy Baugh to Jim Brown and âBroadwayâ Joe Namath to Lawrence Taylor, Jerry Rice, and Tom Brady.
Cowboy fans will never forget how Roger Staubachâs Hail Mary lifted his team to a last-second playoff victory over the Vikings. Patriot followers will always point to The Tuck Rule Game as a franchise landmark where Adam Vinatieriâs two clutch kicks in deep snow propelled his team to victory over the Raiders. Generations of Steelers fans will celebrate James Harrisonâs electrifying 100âyard interception return for a touchdown in Super Bowl XLIII. All are among the most memorable moments in NFL history. Divided by increments of twenty-five years, each section of America's Game includes the authorsâ selections for their âAll Starâ players and teams.
America's Game is a unique tribute to this enduring cultural phenomenon, and will become the authoritative tribute to all that is great about the sport Americansâand the worldâloves.
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Jerry Rice is a three-time Super Bowl champion and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and College Football Hall of Fame. Generally regarded as the best wide receiver to ever play in the National Football League, Rice is now a television personality in both sports and entertainment, appearing on several shows, including Dancing with the Stars, Deal or No Deal, and Law & Order: SVU. Rice also previously cohosted Sports Sunday on the San Jose NBC local affiliate and was an NFL analyst on ESPN. He resides in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Randy O. Williams is a journalist who has written for outlets including Sports Illustrated, the Los Angeles Times, and the Washington Post. He is the New York Times bestselling coauthor, with Jerry Rice, of 50 Years, 50 Moments and Americaâs Game. He lives in Southern California.
