Historian A.J.P. Taylor once observed that, "History is not another name for the past. It is the name for stories about the past." And for lovers of pro football, Tom Danyluk's book The Super '70s is full of those stories, first-hand accounts from many of the men who helped shape the 1970s into one of the most exciting and memorable eras in National Football League history Historian A.J.P. Taylor once observed that, "History is not another name for the past. It is the name for stories about the past." And for lovers of pro football, Tom Danyluk's book The Super '70s is full of those stories, first-hand accounts from many of the men who helped shape the 1970s into one of the most exciting and memorable eras in National Football League history. Set in an easy-to-read Q&A format, Danyluk examines the decade across its entire spectrum - from the rise of the mighty Pittsburgh Steelers empire to the Keystone Cop antics of the New Orleans Saints; from the punishing ground attack of Chuck Knox's L.A. Rams to the bombs-away thrusts of Don Coryell's St. Louis Cardinals; from the street gang warfare of the Oakland Raiders to the glory of America's Team, the Dallas Cowboys; from the sideline views of coaches like Chuck Fairbanks and Jack Patera to the broadcast booths of Curt Gowdy and Tom Brookshier. You'll remember the names - Bum Phillips, Bert Jones, Archie Manning, Cliff Harris, Larry Little, Steve Sabol... they're all here in a wonderfully entertaining look back at the game's history, to a special place in time known as The Super '70s.
The Super '70s: Memories of Pro Football's Greatest Era
Historian A.J.P. Taylor once observed that, "History is not another name for the past. It is the name for stories about the past." And for lovers of pro football, Tom Danyluk's book The Super '70s is full of those stories, first-hand accounts from many of the men who helped shape the 1970s into one of the most exciting and memorable eras in National Football League history Historian A.J.P. Taylor once observed that, "History is not another name for the past. It is the name for stories about the past." And for lovers of pro football, Tom Danyluk's book The Super '70s is full of those stories, first-hand accounts from many of the men who helped shape the 1970s into one of the most exciting and memorable eras in National Football League history. Set in an easy-to-read Q&A format, Danyluk examines the decade across its entire spectrum - from the rise of the mighty Pittsburgh Steelers empire to the Keystone Cop antics of the New Orleans Saints; from the punishing ground attack of Chuck Knox's L.A. Rams to the bombs-away thrusts of Don Coryell's St. Louis Cardinals; from the street gang warfare of the Oakland Raiders to the glory of America's Team, the Dallas Cowboys; from the sideline views of coaches like Chuck Fairbanks and Jack Patera to the broadcast booths of Curt Gowdy and Tom Brookshier. You'll remember the names - Bum Phillips, Bert Jones, Archie Manning, Cliff Harris, Larry Little, Steve Sabol... they're all here in a wonderfully entertaining look back at the game's history, to a special place in time known as The Super '70s.
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stuart martin –
Great book for insight into the development of the Nfl Great book about the 70s. The story is told by people who worked in and around the nfl. There is a great mix of players, coaches and tv people. One of the most enjoyable books It has been my pleasure to read.
Jeff Walzer –
What an Era What a great bunch of stories from the guys who were there during the NFL’s best and toughest decade. Those Steeler, Dolphins, Raiders, and Cowboys teams were stacked!
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