Rozelle: Czar of the NFL

By Jeff Davis

Book Overview

Not the average sports biography, Rozelle transcends football to reveal the character of one of the most important personalities of the past century. The author's previous book, Papa Bear, was named... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0071471669
• ISBN13: 9780071471664
• Release Date: July 2007
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 2.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 1.7" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

History book more than biography

Despite what other reviewers have said, this is an excellent book. No, it's not really a biography, so if you want to get more indepth into Rozelle's divorce or what he wore to the Senior Prom, then skip the book. But, if you are interested in a first hand look at the NFL through the eyes of those responsible for its ascent, this is a great book. It very much parallels the Mark Maccambridge book, "America's Game" which is terrific. The reader learns about the intricacies of the NFL/AFL merger, the labor strife of the 70s and 80s, and the "threats" from wannabe football leagues as well as little known facts regarding Joe Namath's almost early retirement due to indirect gambling associations and the infamous Heidi Game. The book is more about the NFL than it is about Rozelle, but it's a terrific book for anyone who enjoys modern NFL history.