Football

The Mannings: The Fall and Rise of a Football Family Lars Anderson

THE MANNINGS: THE FALL AND RISE OF A FOOTBALL FAMILY is about the first family of quarterbacks, but is not just a football book. Every sports fan with a heartbeat will immediately recognize the names Archie, Peyton and Eli. Like Cher, Michael, Babe and a handful of others, these super-stars don't need a last name. Lars...

Fifty Years of Crimson Faith: Powerful Stories of Alabama Athletes' Faith Wayne Atcheson

FIFTY YEARS OF CRIMSON FAITH: POWERFUL STORIES OF ALABAMA ATHLETES' FAITH gives fans a view of Tide superstars and how their play was affected by faith. Just a few of the Crimson heroes included are Jay Barker, Barrett Jones, Shaun Alexander, Bobby Humphrey, Coach Gene Stallings and Dabo Sweeney (where is he now?)....

The Mosquito Bowl: A Game of Life and Death in World War II Buzz Bissinger

THE MOSQUITO BOWL is an extraordinary untold story of World War Two that will resonate with readers who loved Unbroken and Boys in the Boat. The inspiring tale finds All-American football players from the powerhouses of major college gridirons splitting their time tossing pigskins and hand grenades....

Saban: The Making of a Coach Monte Burke

SABAN: THE MAKING OF A COACH is a remarkable inside look at the greatest football coach in college history. Monte Burke was a tireless researcher and also relied on his one on one time with Coach Saban.

 

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Crimson Nation: The Shaping of the South's Most Dominant Football Team Eli Gold

CRIMSON NATION: THE SHAPING OF THE SOUTH'S MOST DOMINANT FOOTBALL TEAM is updated to the 2016 season and includes earlier stories and statistics from the beginnings of the game at Alabama. This title has been selected as a Booksmith Timeless Classic, meaning it is among the best of the best for...

Offensive Conduct: My Life on the Line John Hannah

OFFENSIVE CONDUCT: MY LIFE ON THER LINE is an inside look at both college and pro football and chronicles the ups and downs of a driven, successful athlete, ultimately and completely redeemed through grace and faith. This title has been selected as a Booksmith Timeless Classic, meaning it is among the best of...

From the Backbooth at Chappy's: Stories of the South: Football, Politics, Religion, and More David Housel

FROM THE BACKBOOTH AT CHAPPY'S: STORIES OF THE SOUTH, FOOTBALL, POLITICS, RELIGION AND MORE is true to its title. These warm and wonderful stories are told by one of the great sportswriters of the last couple of generations. The listed subjects are covered, as well as so many more - in a manner we wish all stories were...

I Keep Trying to Catch His Eye: A Memoir of Loss, Grief, and Love Ivan Maisel

I KEEP TRYING TO CATCH HIS EYE: A MEMOIR OF LOSS, GRIEF AND LOVE bundles grace and humor in a remarkable story of comfort. Written by a master language craftsman, all readers will appreciate the message whether they have recently experienced loss or not. This one is a keeper.

 

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Teammates for Life: The Inspiring Story of Auburn University's Unbelievable, Unforgettable and Utterly Amazin' 1972 Football Team, Then and Now Jeff Miller

TEAMMATES FOR LIFE is the story of one of college football's most unlikely outcomes and the team that believed it would happen. The Auburn Amazins of 1972 made history and will forever live in the hearts of those who cheer for the underdogs.

 

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All the Way: My Life in Four Quarters Joe Namath

ALL THE WAY: MY LIFE IN FOUR QUARTERS is the honest and remarkable story of one of America's most famous athletes-turned entertainners. It is an honest and deep look at all the highs and lows.

 

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