Big Blue Wrecking Crew

Author : Jerry Barca
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-23
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781466882676

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Big Blue Wrecking Crew by Jerry Barca Pdf

A marauding linebacker who changed the game of football, a tough-as-nails quarterback, and a fiery head coach helped the 1986 New York Giants leave an indelible mark on the NFL. Big Blue Wrecking Crew is the no-holds-barred story of the team that created Giant Football, the pound-you-into-submission, quarterback-crushing defense, coupled with a powerful ball control offense that resulted in a 1986 Superbowl Championship—the first in team history. In a gripping narrative of the season that changed the course of a franchise, author Jerry Barca takes readers on a wild journey filled with improbable characters. Linebacker Lawrence Taylor partied with the same level of recklessness and violence he put forth when he donned his jersey. Bill Parcells motivated his team in an unrelenting Jersey Guy way, and quiet defensive genius Bill Belichick would go on to greatness. Based on years of research and hundreds of interviews, Barca chronicles the Giants’ rise out of rock bottom to their status as a premiere NFL franchise. From behind-the-scenes personnel discussions of general manager George Young to the meeting rooms with Parcells and defensive coordinator Bill Belichick, Big Blue Wrecking Crew is filled with the riveting exploits of unforgettable players. It is an unfiltered look at how enormous egos came together to win a championship, playing hard and partying equally as hard along the way.

Author : Ted Coleman
Publisher : North Star Editions, Inc.
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781634944120

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New York Giants All-Time Greats by Ted Coleman Pdf

From the legends of the game to today’s superstars, get to know the players who have made the New York Giants one of the NFL's top teams through the years. This book includes a table of contents, a timeline, team facts, additional resources links, a glossary, and an index. This Press Box Books title is aligned to a reading level of grade 3 and an interest level of grades 2–4.

Author : Danny Gallagher
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-13
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781459741881

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Blue Monday by Danny Gallagher Pdf

Blue Monday delves into the unforgettable day in Canadian baseball history that saw the LA Dodgers go on to the World Series after sending the Montreal Expos home.

Author : Sloan MacRae
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2011-01-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781448828647

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The New York Giants by Sloan MacRae Pdf

The New York Giants are one of the NFL’s longest competing teams. They have an endearing, proud history that extends more than seventy-five years. Fans of Big Blue will love this book, which is full of great moments, such as the Giant’s inspiring win in Super Bowl XLII. Exciting photographs and valuable information will let football fans walk with the Giants.

Author : Roger Rubin,David Lennon
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2006-10-31
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781101213315

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The Great New York Sports Debate by Roger Rubin,David Lennon Pdf

Two top authorities slug it out over the fifty hottest debates in New York sports New Yorkers are notoriously opinionated, and nothing spurs their argumentative side quite like sports. David Lennon of Newsday and Roger Rubin of The New York Daily News—two New York sportswriters, add gasoline to the fire with The Great New York Sports Debate, a raucous and spirited examination of the fifty most contentious issues in New York athletics. Longtime friends and rivals, Lennon and Rubin engage in heated debate on a wide range of topics, including: • Is George Steinbrenner good or evil? • Which athlete is the biggest villain in New York? • New York’s greatest quarterback: Namath or Simms? • Can a New Yorker like “both teams”? Touching on every aspect of New York sports—including baseball, basketball, boxing, and the New York Marathon—The Great New York Sports Debate is guaranteed to spark lively discussion among sports fans everywhere.

Author : Christina Hill
Publisher : Lerner Publications TM
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2022-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781728473130

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Inside the New York Giants by Christina Hill Pdf

The New York Giants have played football for almost one hundred years. Explore the team's long history, epic moments, most legendary players, and much more.

Author : Bill Parcells,Nunyo Demasio
Publisher : Crown
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2015-10-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780385346375

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Parcells by Bill Parcells,Nunyo Demasio Pdf

Bill Parcells may be the most iconic football coach of our time. During his decades-long tenure as an NFL coach, he turned failing franchises into contenders. He led the ailing New York Giants to two Super Bowl victories, turned the New England Patriots into an NFL powerhouse, reinvigorated the New York Jets, brought the Dallas Cowboys back to life, and was most recently enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Taking readers behind the scenes with one of the most influential and fascinating coaches the NFL has ever known, PARCELLS will take a look back at this coach’s long, storied and influential career, offer a nuanced portrayal of the complex man behind the coach, and examine the inner workings of the NFL.

Author : Andrew Maraniss
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-02
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780593116739

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Singled Out by Andrew Maraniss Pdf

*"[An] excellent exercise in narrative nonfiction." --Booklist (starred review) From New York Times bestselling author Andrew Maraniss comes the remarkable true story of Glenn Burke, a "hidden figure" in the history of sports: the inventor of the high five and the first openly gay MLB player. Perfect for fans of Steve Sheinkin and Daniel James Brown. On October 2nd, 1977, Glenn Burke, outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers, made history without even swinging a bat. When his teammate Dusty Baker hit a historic home run, Glenn enthusiastically congratulated him with the first ever high five. But Glenn also made history in another way--he was the first openly gay MLB player. While he did not come out publicly until after his playing days were over, Glenn's sexuality was known to his teammates, family, and friends. His MLB career would be cut short after only three years, but his legacy and impact on the athletic and LGBTQIA+ community would resonate for years to come. New York Times bestselling author Andrew Maraniss tells the story of Glenn Burke: from his childhood growing up in Oakland, his journey to the MLB and the World Series, the joy in discovering who he really was, to more difficult times: facing injury, addiction, and the AIDS epidemic. Packed with black-and-white photographs and thoroughly researched, never-before-seen details about Glenn's life, Singled Out is the fascinating story of a trailblazer in sports--and the history and culture that shaped the world around him. Praise for Singled Out: "A compelling narrative . . . This is a meticulously researched history of the ways queer culture in the ’70s intersected with baseball, Blackness, and larger culture wars, with one man at their center." --Kirkus Reviews

Author : Dave Buscema
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781617495649

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100 Things Giants Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die by Dave Buscema Pdf

The New York Giants joined the National Football League (NFL) in 1925. During the next nine decades, the team established a winning tradition that led to four NFL championships and three Super Bowls. Most Giants fans know who The Duke is and know all about The Fumble in 1978. Names like Mel Hein, Sam Huff, Frank Gifford, and Y.A. Tittle are just as familiar as Lawrence Taylor, Harry Carson, Phil Simms, Mark Bavaro, Michael Strahan, and Eli Manning. But even the most die-hard fans don't know everything about their beloved Giants. In 100 Things Giants Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die, Dave B.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : PediaPress
Page : 1713 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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NFL Draft by Anonim Pdf

Author : Nicolae-Sorin Drăgan
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2021-10-25
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783110662900

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Differences, Similarities and Meanings by Nicolae-Sorin Drăgan Pdf

In a world of global communication, where each one’s life depends increasingly on signs, language and communication, understanding how we relate and opening ourselves to otherness, to differences in all their forms and aspects is becoming more and more relevant. Today, we often understand the differences in terms of adversity or opposition and forget the value of the similarities. Semiotic approaches can provide a critical point of view and a more general reflection that can redefine some aspects of the discussion about the nature of these semiotic categories, differences and similarities. The dichotomy differences – similarities is fundamental to understanding the meaning-making mechanisms in language (De Saussure, 1966; Deleuze, 1995), as well as in other sign systems (Ponzio, 1995; Sebeok & Danesi, 2000). Meaning always appears in the “play of differences” (Derrida, 1978) and similarities. Therefore, the phenomena of similarities and differences must be considered complementary (Marcus, 2011). This book addresses and offers new perspectives for analyzing and understanding sensitive topics in the world of global communication (humanities education, responsive understanding of otherness, digital culture and new media power).

Author : Wayne Stewart
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2022-10-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493068586

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The Football Book of Why (and Who, What, When, Where, and How) by Wayne Stewart Pdf

Why is a football field sometimes called a gridiron? Who are some of the best left-handed quarterbacks ever? Who was the first Black quarterback to win a Super Bowl? Why do players form a huddle when plays are called? When did quarterback sacks become an official statistic? What is the record for the most passes thrown by a quarterback in a game? This book provides a slew of questions and in-depth answers concerning the traditions, rules, records, and history of pro football (and more). From the early days of football to the hugely popular game seen today, Wayne Stewart answers questions even the most knowledgeable fan may have pondered. Whether the topic is quarterbacks or coaches, famous “firsts” or memorable moments, if a Who, What, When, Where, Why, or How? question is on your mind, this is the book for you.

Author : Paul
Publisher : Santa Monica Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781595808530

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High Fives, Pennant Drives, and Fernandomania by Paul Pdf

For Dodger fans, the years 1977 to 1981 mark the team’s glory days, and High Fives, Pennant Drives, and Fernandomania chronicles the highlights and disappointments that marked those four tumultuous seasons. Told from lifelong fan Paul Haddad’s perspective, the story of the Dodgers during this time period is enhanced by transcripts of radio and TV calls that are woven into his personal recollections, capturing famed Dodgers sportscaster Vin Scully at the top of his game. From Jerry Ruess’s no-hitter and Rick Monday’s epic homer against Montreal to the magical rookie year of Fernando Valenzuela and the 1981 World Series, all of the famous Dodger moments are commemorated in great detail. In addition to the chronological narrative, each chapter contains lists, trivia, sidebars, and interesting statistics that make the exciting culture and fan frenzy that surrounded the Dodgers’ last great dynasty come to life.

Author : David Krell
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2019-05-17
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781476636542

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The New York Yankees in Popular Culture by David Krell Pdf

How did Reggie Jackson go from superstar to icon? Why did Joe DiMaggio's nickname change from "Deadpan Joe" to "Joltin' Joe"? How did Seinfeld affect public perception of George Steinbrenner? The New York Yankees' dominance on the baseball diamond has been lauded, analyzed and chronicled. Yet the team's broader impact on popular culture has been largely overlooked--until now. From Ruth's called shot to the Reggie! candy bar, this collection of new essays offers untold histories, new interpretations and fresh analyses of baseball's most successful franchise. Contributors explore the Yankee mystique in film, television, theater, music and advertising.

Author : Linda K. Fuller
Publisher : Common Ground Research Networks
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2024-02-10
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781963049114

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Celebrating the Super Bowl by Linda K. Fuller Pdf

A de facto American national holiday and phenomenon, the Super Bowl claims a spot as one of the most significant sporting events in the world and the most widely celebrated, feasted and feasting event of the year— with $14+ billion at stake, commercials costing $7 million for a 30-second spot, record-setting broadcast ratings, and 113+ million viewers. More avocados (105 million pounds) are consumed, and more beer is drunk (325 million gallons) on the single day of Superbowl Sunday. But there is much more at play than partying at our annual sports extravaganza, as this scholarly researched yet readable volume demonstrates: Here you will read a historical perspective that includes discussions of the meta-event’s economics (stakeholders, host cities, advertising, gambling, and media), fandom, ratings, halftime entertainment, the roles of mythic spectacle and religion, football’s sexist, militaristic language, gender issues like cheerleaders and sex trafficking, the Puppy Bowl, medical concerns like concussions and violence, tailgating and foodie ideas—all along with tidbits about your favorite team(s) and player(s). Touchdown!