Books with title Great Moments in Pro Football.

Review by Charles Ashbacher: In this book 14 of the greatest games are described. The focus alternates between the game and the exploits of the player being featured. Which is as it should be. Football is a team game more than most; all eleven players on the field must do the right job at the right time. One failure by one person on one play can completely change the complexion of a game. Greats such as Jim Brown, Y. A. Tittle, and Ernie Nevers are featured. Pivotal games such as the first NFL title game in 1933, the first Super Bowl in 1967 and the Jets victory in Super Bowl III are described. The book is written at the level of the late middle or high school student and there is no great embellishment of the facts.

The thrill of an interception, the crash of helmets, the seemingly impossible catch in the end zone -- Matt Christopher has captured all the suspense and play-by-play action of nine remarkable football plays and the personalities of the athletes who made them. Tom Dempsey's sixty-three-yard field goal, Joe Namath's guarantee of a Super Bowl win in 1969, and Walter Payton's record-setting 275 yards rushing in a single game are among the moments recorded in this not-to-be-missed book from America's best-loved sports writer for children.

The world of sports is filled with great moments--spectacular shots and captivating comebacks, remarkable records and super saves. Athletes have thrilled fans with feats of courage, stamina, and pure determination. These moments have touched the lives of the people who have witnessed them, becoming the stuff of legends, animated discussions, and even spirited arguments. Each title in the Great Moments in Sports series takes a look at ten specific accomplishments in a particular field. The chapters focus on the careers of athletes and their amazing contributions to their sport, focusing on the obstacles they faced, the ideas and goals that kept them motivated, and the people who influenced and inspired them along the way.