By Mark L. Ford
A historical past of NFL Preseason and Exhibition video games: 1986 to 2013 is one in every of books via Ford on expert football’s preseason. in addition to its significant other volume—which covers 1960 to 1985—these assets offer details on each NFL and AFL preseason online game performed because the AFL was once introduced in 1960. the entire fascinating occasions and folks that have been a part of those summer season battles are exact, in addition to the 1st outings for brand new groups, new principles, and new stars. Ford additionally comprises a laugh anecdotes and mishaps, similar to a last-minute defeat in 2000 while a participant tackled his personal teammate.
Along the best way, Ford recounts key low season advancements that might rework specialist soccer from a modest firm right into a international monopoly with annual sales and resources worthy billions. A heritage of NFL Preseason and Exhibition video games is a special and significant reference for professional soccer enthusiasts and cultural historians alike.
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