Relive the greatest moments in the NFL
The Immaculate Reception. The Ice Bowl. The Music City Miracle. The Catch. For nearly a century, the National Football League has provided fans with pulse-pounding moments on the gridiron.
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; In the tradition of their best-selling collaboration And the Crowd Goes Wild, veteran chronicler of popular history Joe Garner and broadcast icon Bob Costas team up to bring fans this one-of-a-kind compendium of NFL history. 100 Yards of Glory celebrates 100 of professional footballand#8217;s greatest moments, players, coaches, teams, and triumphs. The richly illustrated text is accompanied by an original ten-part documentary, hosted by the inimitable Bob Costas, produced by an Emmy Awardand#8211;winning team, and featuring thrilling game footage, commentary, and highlights, direct from the NFLand#8217;s own archives.
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; From the great dynasties to the improbable catches, the legendary coaches to the heroic QBs, the most incredible comebacks to the most notorious collapses, 100 Yards of Glory relivesand#8212;in print and on screenand#8212;the most unforgettable moments in the gameand#8217;s history. 100 Yards of Glory is a must-have for any football fan.
Donand#8217;t miss:
and#8226; The infamous 1934 and#8220;Sneakers Gameand#8221;
and#8226; Roger Staubachand#8217;s Hail Mary pass
and#8226; Tony Dorsettand#8217;s amazing 99-yard run
and#8226; Coach Vince Lombardiand#8217;s firstand#8212;and lastand#8212;playoff loss
and#8226; The 1985 Chicago Bears defenseand#8212;the and#8220;Monsters of the Midwayand#8221;
and#8226; Johnny U in the 1958 AFC Championship: and#8220;The Greatest Game Ever Playedand#8221;
and#8226; Eli Manningand#8217;s Giants toppling Tom Bradyand#8217;s Patriots in Super Bowl XLII
and#8226; Landryand#8217;s Cowboys, Walshand#8217;s 49ers, Belichickand#8217;s Patriots, and Lombardiand#8217;s Packers
and#8226; Drew Brees hoisting the Lombardi trophy for jubilant New Orleans Saints fans
and#8226; And much more.
Aand#160;fully illustrated book and accompanying DVD of the NFL's greatest moments
8and#160;Foreword by Joe Montana
1and#160;The Dynasties
10and#160;The 2000s Patriots
14and#160;The 1990s Cowboys
18and#160;The 1980s 49ers
22and#160;The 1970s Steelers
26and#160;The 1960s Packers
30and#160;The 1950s Browns
32and#160;The 1940s Bears
36and#160;The 1930s Giants
40and#160;The 1920s Bulldogs
2and#160;The NFL Championships
48and#160;1958: and#8220;The Greatest Game Ever Playedand#8221;
52and#160;1934: and#8220;The Sneakers Gameand#8221;
56and#160;1950: Rams vs. Browns
60and#160;1938: Giants vs. Packers
62and#160;1960: Lombardiand#8217;s Firstand#8212;and Lastand#8212;Playoff Loss
64and#160;1933: The NFLand#8217;s First Championship Game
66and#160;1940: The Most One-Sided Victory in NFL History
68and#160;1953: The Rematch: Lions vs. Browns
70and#160;1945: The Game That Led to the and#8220;Baugh/Marshall Ruleand#8221;
72and#160;1963: and#8220;Three Yards and a Cloud of Dustand#8221; Lead to Victory
3and#160;The Super Bowl
76and#160;XLII: Giants 17, Patriots 14and#8212;February 3, 2008
80and#160;III: Jets 16, Colts 7and#8212;January 12, 1969
84and#160;XIII: Steelers 35, Cowboys 31and#8212;January 21, 1979
88and#160;XLIII: Steelers 27, Cardinals 23and#8212;February 1, 2009
92and#160;XXXIV: Rams 23, Titans 16and#8212;January 30, 2000
94and#160;XXXVI: Patriots 20, Rams 17and#8212;February 3, 2002
96and#160;XXIII: 49ers 20, Bengals 16and#8212;January 22, 1989
98and#160;XXXVIII: Patriots 32, Panthers 29and#8212;February 1, 2004
100and#160;XXV: Giants 20, Bills 19and#8212;January 27, 1991
102and#160;XIV: Steelers 31, Rams 19and#8212;January 20, 1980
4and#160;Fantastic Finishes
108and#160;The Immaculate Reception, 1972
112and#160;The Ice Bowl, 1967
114and#160;The Catch, 1982
116and#160;Epic in Miami, 1982
120and#160;Music City Miracle, 2000
122and#160;The and#8220;Tuck Ruleand#8221; Game, 2002
126and#160;The Drive, 1987
128and#160;Panthers vs. Rams, 2004
130and#160;Jets vs. Raiders, 1968
132and#160;The Snowplow Kick, 1982
5and#160;Improbable Catches
138and#160;Bradshaw to Swannand#8212;Super Bowl X
140and#160;Starr to McGeeand#8212;Super Bowl I
142and#160;Montana to Riceand#8212;Super Bowl XXIII
144and#160;Brady to Branchand#8212;Super Bowl XXIX
146and#160;The 1974 AFC Playoff Game and the Sea of Hands
148and#160;Staubachand#8217;s Hail Maryand#8212;1975 NFC Playoffs
150and#160;Aikman to Irvin (Twice!)and#8212;Super Bowl XXVII
152and#160;Simms to Morris to Simms to McConkey and Simms to Bavaro to McConkeyand#8212;Super Bowl XXI
154and#160;Williams to Sandersand#8212;Super Bowl XXII
156and#160;Everett to Anderson for an NFL Single-Game Recordand#8212;1989
6and#160;Amazing Runs
158and#160;Bigger Than Life: John Riggins in Super Bowl XVII
160and#160;The Longest Run in Super Bowl History: Willie Parker in Super Bowl XL
162and#160;The Record That Willie Parker Broke: Marcus Allen in Super Bowl XVIII
164and#160;2,000 Yards in a Season: O. J. Simpson in 1973
166and#160;Rushing for Six Touchdowns in a Game: Ernie Nevers in 1929
168and#160;Propelling Chicago Toward the Playoffs: Walter Payton in 1977
170and#160;Setting a Rookie Record: Earl Campbell in 1978
172and#160;Setting a Game Record: Adrian Peterson in 2007
174and#160;A 99-Yard TD Dash: Tony Dorsett in 1983
176and#160;From the Outfield to Back-to-Back TD Runs: Bo Jackson in 1987
7and#160;Defensive Greats
180and#160;Baltimore Ravens, Super Bowl XXXV
184and#160;Chicago Bears, Super Bowl XX
188and#160;Pittsburgh Steelers, Super Bowl IX
192and#160;New York Giants, 1958 Tiebreaker Playoff
196and#160;New York Giants, 1990 NFC Championship Game
198and#160;Los Angeles Raiders, Super Bowl XVIII
202and#160;Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Super Bowl XXXVII
204and#160;New York Giants, 2000 NFC Championship Game
206and#160;Dallas Cowboys, Super Bowl VI
208and#160;Miami Dolphins, 1982 AFC Championship Game
8and#160;The Greats -- Quarterbacks
214and#160;Johnny Unitas
218and#160;Joe Montana
222and#160;Terry Bradshaw
226and#160;John Elway
230and#160;Tom Brady
234and#160;Brett Favre
238and#160;Troy Aikman
240and#160;Roger Staubach
242and#160;Peyton Manning
246and#160;Otto Graham
9and#160;Great Comebacks
250and#160;January 3, 1993: Bills 38, Oilers 35
254and#160;December 7, 1980: 49ers 38, Saints 35
256and#160;December 23, 1972: Cowboys 30, 49ers 28
258and#160;September 24, 1989: 49ers 38, Eagles 28
260and#160;October 23, 2000: Jets 40, Dolphins 37
262and#160;November 23, 2003: Ravens 44, Seahawks 41
264and#160;January 5, 2003: 49ers 39, Giants 38
266and#160;October 16, 2006: Bears 24, Cardinals 23
268and#160;October 3, 2003: Colts 38, Buccaneers 35
270and#160;September 17, 2006: Giants 30, Eagles 24
10and#160;Coaching Greats
274and#160;Vince Lombardi
278and#160;Bill Walsh
282and#160;Chuck Noll
286and#160;Don Shula
290and#160;Bill Belichick
294and#160;Tom Landry
298and#160;Joe Gibbs
300and#160;Paul Brown
304and#160;John Madden
308and#160;Tony Dungy
312and#160;Acknowledgments
314and#160;Index