Author: Ray Didinger
Publisher: Temple University Press
ISBN: 9781592134540
Size: 28.62 MB
Format: PDF, Docs
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 324
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The first comprehensive history of the Philadelphia Eagles.

Author: Gordon Forbes
Publisher: Triumph Books (IL)
ISBN: 9781600782411
Size: 41.64 MB
Format: PDF, Mobi
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 235
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In a game of enormous pressure and uncertainty, Dick Vermeil was determined to succeed as a head coach in the NFL by outworking everybody else. He would sell his players on the need to practice harder than they had ever practiced before. And he would outwork all of them by watching film until the middle of the night, then wiping his eyes clear and getting up for an 8:00 AM staff meeting. His first NFL coaching job was with a dreadful Philadelphia Eagles team. Vermeil drove his players hard and drove himself even harder, eventually taking the Eagles to their first Super Bowl in his fifth season. Two years later, overcome by a 57-day players strike and his own emotional distress, Vermeil resigned. The cause: coaching burnout, a feeling that often left Vermeil in tears and sometimes unable to leave the stadium parking lot. Yet Vermeil couldn't shake the feeling that he wanted to coach again…and he did. This first-ever full-length biography paints an unforgettable portrait of this unique man and examines the paradox of why so many players and coaches still love the coach who earned the nickname, "the Little Dictator."

Author: Gordon Forbes
Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC
ISBN: 1596701536
Size: 73.20 MB
Format: PDF, Kindle
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 177
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Even in their worst of seasons, the Philadelphia Eagles maintained their tradition of toughness. This toughness is exemplified by the greats who have put on the Eagles uniform-from legends like Chuck Bednarik and Steve Van Buren to modern-day heroes like Reggie White and Donovan McNabb.In Tales from the Eagles Sidelines, veteran football writer Gordon Forbes profiles the individuals who have thrilled Philadelphia fans since the team's inception in 1933 through its recent return to glory with McNabb at the helm. Forbes details how these men become legendary heroes, not only because of the championships they won but because of their hard-knocking style.They were relentless athletes playing in a city that has always appreciated hard, tough performers more than fancy steppers. And when the winter winds arrive and the Eagles are playing for something more than their paychecks, there is a wonderful love affair that spirals in the frosty air between the fans and their "iggles," as the team is called.Tales from the Eagles Sidelines recalls the great players and some of the not-so-great characters told in the form of flashbacks to another time. Some of the stories, like Vince Papale's Rocky-like adventures, are stirring to the soul. Others, like Fred Hill's courageous fight to save his leukemia-stricken daughter, sadden the mind. All of the individual tales, however, share a common bond. They are all about Eagles who wore the green, silver, and white and played in a very special city.

Author: Pat Williams
Publisher: Standard Publishing
ISBN: 0784721289
Size: 12.35 MB
Format: PDF
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 270
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King Solomon transformed the tiny tribal nation of Israel into an economic and military superpower. His brilliance as an international financier made Israel the wealthiest nation of the ancient world. He led Israel into its Golden Age. And he did it with integrity. King Solomon left us twenty-eight profound leadership strategies--as valid today as when the proverbs were written. The same extraordinary wisdom that transformed Solomon's world can revolutionize every aspect of leadership for any CEO, manager, pastor, coach, military strategist, or government leader. In The Leadership Wisdom of Solomon, Pat Williams, senior vice president of the NBA's Orlando Magic, applies Solomon's ancient insights to the high-speed world in which we live. The study sections promote discussion and prompt immediate action.

Author: Spencer Stueve
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1683582551
Size: 44.81 MB
Format: PDF
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 360
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The history of UCLA football is a continuous story of highs and lows, ups and downs. Every year from 1919 to today, UCLA has fielded a team, and though the expectations have changed through the years, the goals have not. The single greatest goal in sports is to win your next game. When a team strings enough wins together, a magical season is born. In the UCLA Football Encyclopedia, Stueve doesn’t miss a beat in his coverage of all the magical seasons, as well as the not-so-magical seasons, from the inaugural one through 2017. He covers the UCLA coaches, as well as the players who have left a lasting legacy. Along the way, he captures all the details about the wins, the losses, the individual and team records, the assistant coaches, and the players that built the foundation of the program. The story of UCLA football is often a story of "almost," and in this book, readers will relive the times UCLA simply refused to settle for "almost." These tales feature legends Fred Cozens, Red Sanders, Tommy Prothro, Jim Mora, and countless other Bruins stars, past and present. Stueve also recounts the upbringing of Donn Moomaw and that of Maurice Jones-Drew. Complete with dozens of historical photographs, this is the most extensive book ever written on UCLA football and a must-read for every UCLA football fan nationwide. “My experience working with Skyhorse is always a positive collaboration. The editors are first-rate professionals, and my books receive top-shelf treatment. I truly appreciate our working relationship and hope it continues for years to come.” –David Fischer, author

Author: Glen Macnow
Publisher: B B& A Publishers
ISBN: 9780975441916
Size: 14.70 MB
Format: PDF, ePub, Docs
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 240
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Following upon the success of the The Great Philadelphia Fan Book. Glen Macnow and Philadelphia's No. 1 sports-talk personality-Angelo Cataldi-have combined to give us The Great Philadelphia Sports Debate. It's sure to strike another nerve with Philadelphia's sports fans; the most loyal, long suffering, vociferous, in-the-blood, in your face sports fan in America! This time, Glen and Angelo get smack-dab in the middle of the controversies that always abound when sports fans get together. Whether it be in the taproom, or in the living room watching their favorite sport on TV. Who's the best this? What was the greatest that? These debates have been with us as long as sports have been played, and will continue to be.

Author: Jason Whitlock
Publisher: Kansas City Star Books
ISBN: 9780975480465
Size: 12.73 MB
Format: PDF, ePub, Docs
Category : African American journalists
Languages : en
Pages : 334
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This book contains columns dealing with personal stories, memorable events, key issues, and defining moments in KC sports filtered through Jason's eyes. There is celebration, criticism, predictions, challenges, and humor. Any serious discussion of the last ten years in Kansas City sports would have to include Jason Whitlock, and this book is the perfect place to begin that discussion.

Author: Bob Gordon
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1613214634
Size: 27.56 MB
Format: PDF, ePub
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 240
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In these pages, several legendary Eagles players share their fondest memories as each one recalls the game that sticks out the most from his Eagles career. The games they choose may very well be the one with which you most associate them—a championship game, a playoff game, or a heralded comeback. But a fair number of choices may surprise you, as some Eagles cite encounters that time and history have buried deep within history’s vault. No matter which game each player chooses as his most memorable, each one tells a story. Each fills in a bit more of the complex legacy that defines the Philadelphia Eagles. More importantly, and certainly more poignantly, each story humanizes the larger-than-life warriors who strapped on their winged helmet each Sunday and played for the glory of the city of Philadelphia. Some of the former Eagles players profiled in this book are: • Chuck Bednarik • Brian Dawkins • Tommy McDonald • Bill Bergey • Seth Joyner • Keith Jackson • Mike Quick • Vai Sikahema • Garry Cobb • William Thomas • Brian Baldinger • Claude Humphrey • Bill Bradley • Lito Sheppard • Vince Papale The new edition includes a fresh introduction, which explores the vicissitudes of the Andy Reid era, recounts the emergence of 21st-century stars like DeSean Jackson and Brian Westbrook, and dives into much, much more Eagle lore.

Author: Pat Williams
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1441240950
Size: 71.33 MB
Format: PDF, ePub
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 224
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Every one of us has influence, whether we realize it or not. In everything we say and do, we are influencing those around us. What if we became more aware, more intentional, and more strategic about our own influence? Well, we might just change the world. True influence, says Pat Williams, isn't about getting what you want--it's about serving others. Using personal stories from his own life and the lives of others, Williams shows readers the difference between influence and manipulation, how to influence others through both words and deeds, and ultimately how to change the world for the better, one relationship at a time. This book will inspire readers to build a positive legacy in the lives of others and take the role of influencer to heart. Each chapter includes questions and ideas for personal reflection and practical application, and can be used to guide group discussions as well. Includes a foreword by Joe Girardi, manager of the New York Yankees.

Author: Glen Macnow
Publisher: B B& A Publishers
ISBN: 9780970580443
Size: 51.48 MB
Format: PDF, ePub, Docs
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 252
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Philadelphia sports fans have a reputation as the roughest, toughest, most vocal and unruly fans in sports. Philly fans booed Santa, cheered, as Michael Irvin lay motionless on the Vet's hard Astroturf. Sports radio personalities Glen Macnow and Anthony Gargano tell the story from the Philadelphia fan's perspective. In part a Philadelphia sports memoir, The Great Philadelphia Fan Book is also a historical and anecdotal account of the nation's passionate sports fans centering around Philadelphia's four major league teams. The authors mount a sturdy apologia that will be sure to delight Philadelphia sports fans and remind them of their unique and unabashed dedication to their hometown teams.