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.
The NFL has never been hotter--witness the $21.4 billion it will rake in on the TV-rights deals now in place (not to mention its own network), the proliferation of football news and information and the game's booming popularity among sports fans, including the 23 millioin who read SPORTS ILLUSTRATED every week. These 320 pages capture, in breathtaking words and pictures, the essence of America's game: the players and performances, the crucial moments and classic matchups, the enduring dynastics and unique characters that have made pro football the new national pastime.
This updated edition of the "New York Times"-bestselling book brings to life the bone-rattling impact and the breathtaking athleticism that have made pro football America's true national pastime. Color photographs throughout.
A perennial favorite in "Sports Illustrated's" series of coffee-table books, this revised edition brings to life the bone-rattling impact and breathtaking athleticism that make pro football America's true national pastime.
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