Football

by Peter King

Book Overview

Football: A History of the Professional Game (Sports Illustrated) This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0848711688
• ISBN13: 9780848711689
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: Oxmoor House
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.5" x 11.6"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Football Book

I bought this book for two dollars at a second hand store and it was a great investment. King's writing style is very readable and accurate. It shows the greatest players, teams, games, and people from seven decades of pro football. I never knew how much Packer great Don Hutson ruled the game. King put him number one as the greatest of all time. If you look at the stats, you'll see why. And I'm a Bears fan!The only ommission was Deacon Jones. I never saw him play but from what I have heard, he was one of the greatest of the greats. Either King forgot about him, or he did not think he was worthy. Jones is mentioned nowhere in the whole book. I would think he'd be in the top 10.Anyway, this book is excellent. It captures all the great moments and people and shows why pro football is such a special game. If you want a good history lesson and see some great pictures, buy this book.

Peter King's book is tremendous

Peter King is the best professional football writer in the country, just edging out his Sports Illustrated co-worker, Paul Zimmerman. In Football: A History of the Professional Game, King gives an overview of (as the title would suggest) football's history. The best part of the book is his ranking of the 35 best players ever. So many people refer to Jerry Rice as the greatest receiver of all time that it has become accepted as fact. Fortunately, King knows that Don Hutson dominated the position more than anyone ever did, even the great Rice. King considers Hutson not just the best receiver or all time but the best player at any position. Personally, I'd take Sammy Baugh (led the league in passing, punting, and interceptions all in the same season), but I respect King for his unique perspective -- most football writers put Jim Brown No. 1 just because everyone else does it. If you've never read Peter King, you're missing out on the most insightful football commentary you can find anywhere. Seek this book out. You won't regret it.