The Unoffical New York Giants Book of Lists
by Ken Palmer
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Agree or disagree, this is a creative look at Giants history
This book allows the reader to make comparisons to past and present teams and players, in a way that is easy and fun to read.
Whether you agree or disagree with these lists, this book is sure to generate some good conversation and debate among Giants fans, past and present. No Giants fan should be without this book!

Giants Book of Lists...A Must Have!
This is an incredible book! Definitely a must have for any Giants fan!Get an inside look at the talent that made the Giants organization what it is today.This book reminds us fans of all the reasons we still follow this amazing team.Go Giants!! ... Read more

Isbn: 0971392439
Sales Rank: 759158
Subjects:  1. Football    2. Football teams    3. Miscellanea    4. National Football League    5. New York Giants (Football team    6. Sports & Recreation    7. Sports & Recreation / Football   

New York Giants: Seventy-Five Years
by Jerry Izenberg
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It is just ok........
New York Giants: 75 Years.....just ok. First, there are several typos and incorrect facts. Example: incorrect year when Jim Fassel won the NFC East. Also, there were many great Giants such as Spider Lockhart, Joe Morrison, Homer Jones, Bob Tucker, Eddie Price, Ron Johnson, Brad Van Pelt, Dave Jennings, Sean Landeta, etc. who garned little or no mention. Although the period of 1965-1979 was a bleak one for our beloved Giants, it still was a time that was very much a part of the great history of this team.
The photography is good, especially of Gifford, Huff, Title and the like.

All in all...not bad. But it could have been better.

Book for all football fans
Here you have one of the most beautyful and complete footballbook I ever read.The kind of book you open at the first pageand close at the last one.If you can only buy one football book, that the one you need.You gonnaread some parts of NFL story inside the story of the Giants.For sure one ofthis parts is the 1958 championship game,maybe the greatest game everplay,some pics of the old balls and uniforms.Talking about pics,I give them100% for the illustrate part of the book,the pics are incredible. For theGiants story now,you learn all you need from the years at Polo ground tothe ones at Giants stadium.A look at the greatest players of the team likeFrank Gifford,Y.A.tittle,Phil Simms and for sure L.T.The book can`t becomplete without the Bill Parcell and Mara family chapters.You`re footballlibrary is not complete until you`ve got"NEW YORK GIANTS SEVENTY-FIVEYEARS".The only thing I can say to conclude my review is buy it beforehe go out of print,that gonna be a collection book.

Book for all football fans
Here you have one of the most beautyful and complete footballbook I ever read.The kind of book you open at the first pageand close at the last one.If you can only buy one football book, that the one you need.You gonnaread some parts of NFL story inside the story of the Giants.For sure one ofthis parts is the 1958 championship game,maybe the greatest game everplay,some pics of the old balls and uniforms.Talking about pics,I give them100% for the illustrate part of the book,the pics are incredible. For theGiants story now,you learn all you need from the years at Polo ground tothe ones at Giants stadium.A look at the greatest players of the team likeFrank Gifford,Y.A.tittle,Phil Simms and for sure L.T.The book can`t becomplete without the Bill Parcell and Mara family chapters.You`re footballlibrary is not complete until you`ve got"NEW YORK GIANTS SEVENTY-FIVEYEARS".The only thing I can say to conclude my review is buy it beforehe go out of print,that gonna be a collection book. ... Read more

Isbn: 0737000678
Sales Rank: 877466
Subjects:  1. Football - General    2. Football - Professional    3. History    4. Humor    5. New York Giants (Football team)    6. Sports & Recreation   

The New York Giants Trivia Book
by Michael Lichtenstein
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Inaccurate Trivia Book
I received this book as a gift. I thought it would be fun to have a contest, via email, with my Giant fan friends. I sent one question a day to the contestants. I have been through 46 questions and found 4 answers to be wrong. I question his research.
This book otherwise has been fun. It brings back a lot of fun memories. ... Read more

Isbn: 0312286643
Sales Rank: 62731
Subjects:  1. Football - Professional    2. Games    3. Miscellanea    4. New York Giants (Football team    5. New York Giants (Football team)    6. Sports    7. Sports & Recreation    8. Trivia   

What Giants They Were: New York Giants Greats Talk About Their Teams, Their Coaches, and the Times of Their Lives
by Richard Wnittingham
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WELL WORTH A LOOK
THIS BOOK IS A COLLECTION OF INTERVIEWS AND SHORT STORIES ABOUT SOME OF THE LEGENDARY GIANTS OF THE EARLY ERA ANDMOSTLY OF THE GOLDEN ERA OF THE LATE 50'S AND EARLY 60'S. IT IS A FASCINATING COLLECTION ALONG WITH SOME GREAT PICTURES. I REALLY LOVED THIS BOOK, EVEN THOUGH I AM A BROWNS FAN. A BOOK THAT SHOULD BE A MUST READ FOR GIANT AND THE NOSTALGIC FOOTBALL FAN.
VERY RECOMMENDED. ... Read more

Isbn: 1572434384
Sales Rank: 287188
Subjects:  1. Football - General    2. Football - Professional    3. History    4. Sports    5. Sports & Recreation   

Seventy-Five Years of Giants Football
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Great movie
this is a must forany giants fan out there

nyg football
i LOVE THIS VIDEO. Ilove it because you learn about the old players like emlen tunnell,phil simms and lt. it's a must for fans not only of giants football,but nfl football

Seventy-Five Years of Giants Football
Wonderful Video! This tape makes you realize that the Giants are the flagship franchise of the NFL (if you didn't already know it). The insight into the history and tradition of the franchise will give any Giant fan a feeling of great pride.The tape was very well put together.It gives a history lesson to the younger fan about great days of the past, and it will also bring back fond memories for older fans.

It's a must have for Giants fans!Well worth the money. ... Read more

Asin: B00000JYWX
Sales Rank: 36863
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The NFL's Greatest Games - '58 Championship
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Baltimore Colts 23, New York Giants 17, OT (12/28/58)
They can drop the "s" at the end of the title because this is the NFL's Greatest Game.The Baltimore Colts defeat the New York Giants 23-17 insudden-death NFL title game that marked the ascent of pro football to a level enjoyed in the past only by baseball.The road to the first Super Sunday began here on December 28, 1958.This is your chance to see more of the game than Colts quarterback Johnny Unitas handing off to Alan Ameche for the winning touchdown (cover).Unfortunately my dad is a Giants fan, so this is not going to be in his Christmas stocking this year.But there must be those out there who remember the Baltimore Colts?

NFL's Greatest Games:1958 Championship
The picture quality of this video is excellent.This was the great game between the Colts and Giants.The quarterbacks were John Unitas and Charlie Connelly.Great play-by-play action with insightful commentariesand current in-depth interviews with the men who played in the game.

Amust-have for any football fan! ... Read more

Asin: 6305080186
Sales Rank: 32323
Subjects:  1. Football   

NFL's Greatest: Pro Football's Best Players, Teams, and Games
by Phil Barber John Fawaz National Football League National Football League SteveSabol
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Who are your picks for the 100 greatest football players of all time?What about the 25 greatest teams and the 25 greatest games? Members of the ProFootball Hall of Fame Selection Committee have weighed in on the issue inNFL's Greatest.

The esteemed committee has chosen the greatest players, teams, and games andthe 25 most important events in the history of the National Football League. Theroster is, unsurprisingly, impressive--even though the committee refrained fromindividual rankings, presenting the lists in alphabetical or chronologicalorder. They're all here, from Herb Adderley to Deacon Jones (who coined the term"sack"), from Sonny Jurgensen to Steve Young, from the 1929 Packers to the 1998Broncos, and from the November 28, 1929, game in which Ernie Nevins scored allof his team's points to help the Browns defeat the Bears 40-6 (the NFL's oldestrecord) to Super Bowl XXXIV, in which the Rams held off the Titans.

Whether you agree or disagree with the selections, they make great fodder fordiscussion. NFL's Greatest is sure to find favor with football fans.--Sunny Delaney ... Read more

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NFL rocks!
This may sound weird because I'm a girl, but this book really rocks!!I'm really into the NFL, and I'm really proud of our country and how we managed in football.But since I live in Philadelphia, Andy Ried rules!Eagles are doing awesome and I have 1 word: Playoffs! ... Read more

Isbn: 0789459558
Subjects:  1. Biography    2. Football    3. Football - General    4. Football - Professional    5. Football players    6. History    7. National Football League    8. Reference    9. Sports    10. Sports & Recreation    11. United States   

Best Shots: The Greatest NFL Photography of the Century
by Joe Namath National Football League Tom Barnidge
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Football lends itself to still photography. Photos freeze football's chaos, allowing the viewer to examine the details. Photos also catch the game's great moments: Johnny Unitas reaching back to throw in the 1958 championship game; Barry Sanders defying gravity as he changes directions to avoid a tackle; Muhsin Muhammad at full extension crossing the goal line, ball first. Best Shots: The Greatest NFL Photography of the Century celebrates both the players and the photographers--Al Messerschmidt, Michael Zagaris, and Tony Tomsic, to name a few--who captured them. Some of these Best Shots offer glimpses behind the scenes--Joe Montana gathering his thoughts before Super Bowl XXXII, George Halas celebrating with his Bears after beating the Redskins 73-0 in the 1940 NFL Championship game--while others depict the game's highs and its lows--John Elway's horsey grin upon winning his second straight Super Bowl; Y.A. Tittle, head bloodied and bowed, after yet another loss. With a foreword by Broadway Joe Namath (himself caught injured on the bench, sulking in a fur coat and sunglasses), Best Shots is a wonderful look at the NFL's history--and a great gift for any football fan. --Sunny Delaney ... Read more

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Great shots!!
I bought this book as a Christmas present for my 13 yr old son. So when it came in I decided to flip through it. The photographs are very vivid with captions and descriptions for each. I showed my husband who then wanted show his brother and I practically had to drag the book from them so my son wouldn't see. It's the kind of book you could linger over and enjoy with someone else.

Vivid, Bone-Rattling, Gut-Sucking Shots of Great NFL Action!
Every NFL fan should be lucky enough to have this book.It is clearly a classic and deserves many more than five stars.

This book contains over 100 photographs from the NFL, mostly since 1958.They are very well reproduced, and the captions are excellent for putting the images in context.The book is improved by a foreword by Joe Namath in which he discusses his favorite photographs in the book and an introduction by Tom Barnidge, the editor, in which he explains the special opportunities and challenges of photographing the NFL.

Almost all of the teams are represented in the book.Some are obviously more represented than others because of their greater past success and longer franchise histories.Part of the book's appeal is seeing some of your favorite players from your team during heroic moments.Packers, Cowboys, Dolphins, Giants, Bears, Rams, Bronco and 49er fans will be the most pleased.

At another level, the book is about remembering many of the highlights of the NFL . . . ones that you may have seen on television, or (if you are lucky) in person.

The images are concentrated in the last ten years so that younger fans will not feel left out.But fans who are over 50 will think that this volume was made just for them.

Fans of all ages will be fascinated by the photographs from the 1930s and 1940s with the old-style helmets, fans huddled under straw bales, and less active play.

The variety of photographs is superb.Every aspect of the game is covered, from training camp to accepting congratulations at the end of the Super Bowl.You have offense, defense, special teams, and even referees finding themselves in the middle of the action (during plays and breaking up fights).You also have celebrations in the end zone, complaints to officials, and impending disaster (such as the photograph of half the Cowboy team about to land on one player)

If you are like me, the most special part of the book comes in the fine detail that you cannot see as a spectator at the stadium or on television.I was totally arrested by the expressions on the players' faces, as they were sacked, smashed, grabbed by the face mask, and annihilated.Even more remarkable was to see the amazing athletic feats (a jump pass by Jack Kemp, Lynn Swann catching a pass fully stretched out, and Barry Sanders making an incredible cut) at the players' eye level.

Some of the famous shots that I remember are in the book, like Namath after winning Super Bowl III, a bloodied Y.A. Title on his knees in defeat in 1964, Bart Starr scoring behind Jerry Kramer, and John Elway in victory after the Super Bowl win.But most of the photographs were new to me.That made reading the book a process of discovery as well as a reminiscence.

Many of the color photographs extend over two pages, and were carefully selected so that the key aspects of the action are not lost in the crease.

Only three things could have made this book even better -- more photographs, larger pages, and commentaries by the players about the images they appear in.Perhaps if we buy enough books, there will be another edition to add those attractive elements.

Until then, this book is the perfect antidote to football-less days and evenings.

After you have finished enjoying the book, I suggest that you consider starting a collection of your own favorite sports photographs.I began doing this a number of years ago.Most prints are not overly expensive, and the pleasure they bring is amazing.

Give 'em a good shot!

Exceptional!
I could not believe how all the intensity, courage, gracious, spiritand strength of the NFL can be displayed in those great photos. Simply marvelous! ... Read more

Isbn: 0789446391
Subjects:  1. Football - General    2. Football - Professional    3. History    4. National Football League    5. Photo Essays    6. Photoessays & Documentaries    7. Pictorial works    8. Sports    9. Sports & Recreation   

Talkin' Tuna: The Wit and Wisdom of Coach Bill Parcells
by Jefferson Davis
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Small Book with large letters
Contains quotes from the coach. Small book. Entertaining reading, but not very long. About fifteen minutes worth of reading, Not worth nine dollars. ... Read more

Isbn: 1550223879
Sales Rank: 506294
Subjects:  1. Football - General    2. Football - Professional    3. Quotations    4. Sports    5. Sports & Recreation   

The Pro Football Chronicle: The Complete (Well Almost Record of the Best Players, the Greatest Photos, the Hardest Hits, the Biggest Scandals and T)
by Dan Daly Bob O'Donnell
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The best book on the game's esoterica
If any pro football book deserves to be expanded and updated, it's this jewel of an effort. Daly and O'Donnell have produced a fascinating retrospective of all that makes football what it is, and reveal some little-known bits and pieces that even the most studied fan won't be aware of. A pity it's over a decade out of date . . .

There are no canonisations and platitudes here (for instance, the book criticises in detail Vince Lombardi's late-sixties draft choices and suggests he might have handed Phil Bengtson something of a poisoned chalice - an interesting theory, if nothing else), and no tedious top-ten-this or worst-five-that lists for the more mentally challenged. Instead, there are decade-by-decade glimpses of the game which, taken together, produce the best historical, fan-level portrait of the NFL I've ever come across.

My only complaint - and it's a small one - is that the book does fall back on the inevitable statistical section and identifies what it believes to be the "greatest" players. There's enough of this junk in other books ("Total Football" leaps to mind); I would have preferred more pages of esoterica and amusing photographs.

This is a book really worth searching out for if your idea of a good read is something other than a fawning biography or Officially Licensed propaganda.

Great job O'D!
Great job on the book Mr. O'Donnell.We're very proud to see you represent Wakefield High School.Also, we don't think that you should stop writing.You're a great writer (as you can probably tell by all these wonderful reviews).Keep up the wonderful work.We love you! Best wishes from your favorite girls, Holly, Rahel, and Remela <-- (I wrote it)

Do not miss this book....
quite frankly, this is the most entertaining pro football book I have ever read, and I believe I have read the vast majority of them.It has inside stories that you will not find the details on anywhere.It is funny, historical, and factual.I just wish there was an updated version.I have worn out my original copy I bought 10 years ago and am now on my second copy. ... Read more

Isbn: 0020283008
Sales Rank: 737257
Subjects:  1. Football    2. Football - General    3. History    4. Humor    5. Records    6. Sports    7. Sports & Recreation    8. United States    9. American football   

Ace Athletic Supporter, Adult Large - 1 ea
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• Machine washable in warm water; tumble dry
• Offers comfortable support while playing sports
• Helps prevent strains and injuries
• Wide elastic waistband for secure fit
• Large fits waist sizes from 39 to 44 inches

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as far as jocks go, it does the job
Rule number one: do-NOT machine-dry this baby. Either hang it to dry in an inconspicuous place (closet or bathroom) or lay it flat with plenty of cross-curent air (draft). You should make the mistake to heat it in the gas dryer (or electric, for those futility subscribers who don't mind supporting dams & nuclear generators) and your size L will become a M. Unless your waist is 28 or 30 (in which case your size is Medium), do get the Large. No, the waistband is not too loose on the L (it won't 'walk'), and no, the pouch-and-strap assembly is not more generous on the L. Unless you actually like to constrict your equipment in an overly binding jockstrap (such as for bronco riding or crawling beneath barbed wire while under fire), this Ace wide-waistband supporter is a lot more comfortable to wear for hours at a stretch (such as a round-trip from school/home to the field or work-site and back, without changing into skivvies afterwards). Although the material is a blend which resembles cotton but is not, you won't find another brand out there these days that has as non-irritating a feel and as loose a pouch as this all-purpose Ace. There do exist silkier jocks (finer fabrics, seamless interiors), but those smoother models by other brands do not provide enough breathing room for the jewels. This Ace is not the perfect answer to the need to contain in comfort, yet it sure beats wearing jockey-style briefs (with or without fly), which don't yield enough room up front for adequate comfort. Rule #2: Swimmers should either opt for a narrow-waistband style meant for runners/joggers/swimmers OR ascertain that the drawstring of their jammers/gym-shorts keeps the rear of the waistband from appearing in the lower back area. This is not the fault of a defect with jocks (wide or narrow band), but with the inherent design of the support and one's anatomy). Rule #3: Drug mules should repent & retire; that said, this Ace and most jocks won't hold the contraband securely: for that one could perhaps consider Munsingwear's kangaroo-pouch fly briefs. Eat well, live long, be happy.

The jockstrap for work or play
Whether at work or play a man's scrotum needs the support only a decent strap can provide. Without the proper support the spermatic cords are stretched unnaturally, causing discomfort and in later life the great possibility of hideous disfiguration. Many years ago I tossed my briefs in favor of the strap and have not regretted it. My balls are healthy and in prime condition. Are your's? All men need to seriously consider the importance of proper scrotal support for lifetime good health. Toss your boxers, briefs, and thongs. ... Read more

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Steiner Predator 10x42Binocular
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Steiner's 10x42 Predator binoculars are lightweight, roof-prism, center-focus hunting binoculars. They feature the same Predator "game sensing" lens coating as the Steiner 8x30 Predator. They offer a relative brightness of 11.09 and the advantage of enhanced contrast for spotting hidden game in the thickest foliage. The green objective lens coating blocks out the colors of haze and foliage and increases the transmission of brown, red, and other game colors. The wrap-around, long-eye-relief eyecups block distracting sidelight.The eyecups are constructed of soft rubber and provide 20 millimeters of eye relief for extended periods of comfortable viewing.

These binoculars provide 10x magnification and 42mm lenses for a field of view of 295 feet at 1,000 yards.The rugged forest green rubber construction provides both water and shock resistance to withstand rain, moisture, and jarring.Along with the binoculars, you receive a case, a neoprene strap, and attached objective lens caps. Steiner, Europe's binocular specialist for more than 50 years, backs its 10x42 Predator binoculars with a 30-year warranty. ... Read more

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• Long 20-millimeter eye relief and wrap-around rubber eyecups for ultimate comfort
• 10x magnification
• Large 42mm lenses with 11.09 relative brightness
• Green Predator lenses with CAT coating for ultimate visibility
• Rugged green rubber armoring for shock protection and water resistance

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Steiner Predator 10X42 Binoculars
I've owned and looked through many different pairs of binoculars and I can honestly say for the money Steiner's are the way to go.You could spend more money, but why?The best testimonial I can give is the reaction people give me when they look through my Steiners. "I've got to have a pair!"The exact thought I had, when I first looked through an old pair of Big Horn 9X40's.The Predator 10X42's picture is clear, crisp and sharp, even at night.Get a pair and look at a full moon, you can see craters.My 10X42's go with me wherever I go, and they always will.

Over priced in my opinion
Despite being well reviewed in a UK magazine, these binoculars suffer from obvious false colour. I bought a pair and was astonished to find that birds in flight are surrounded by a multi-colour blur, the surface of a pond turned purple, and a Shelduck sprouted two extra necks. In my opionion these binoculars are not worth the high price. I now stick to my cheap Nikon Egret IIs as they give significantly better images.

OUTSTANDING!
These binocs are outstanding (in case you missed the subject line).Incredible detail, lightweight, rugged.Definitely in the same class as Swarovski or Zeiss. ... Read more

Asin: B00004RG8K
Subjects:  1. Binoculars    2. 10 x 42    3. Binoculars (Binocular)    4. Camouflage   

Greatest Moments in Super Bowl History
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DVD (10 October, 2000)
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For this new edition of great Super Bowl highlights, NFL Films jumpsaround a bit, staying away from viewing 34 Super Bowls in chronological order.The video is split up into 12 chapters focusing on different aspects, startingwith "Masters of the Game," which focuses on the three players who won multipleMVP awards (quarterbacks Terry Bradshaw, Joe Montana, Bart Starr). Othersegments look at special-team play, defenses, receivers, and the like. "TheQuarterbacks" includes a segment on the MVP of Super Bowl 34, St. Louis Ram KurtWarner. The material really comes alive in the DVD version of the title, but anyfan of the game will be charged up by NFL Films' gusto mix of music, action, andinsightful interviews (from players, coaches, and such experts as Frank Deford,many of them new). --Doug Thomas ... Read more

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Gettin' down to business
Ya know, there ain't nothin' quite like the NFL post-season (kickin' offin just a couple days as I write this) to get me in the mood to watch those great moments and teams from past championships that NFL films has shot and preserved for posterity. Along with my 49ers, Redskins, and Broncos Super Bowl season highlight tapes, this particular DVD becomes required watchin' to help me get my fix for those long days that fall between the playoff rounds. Namath's guaranteed win, Garo Yepremian's immortal gaffe to cap off the Miami Dolphins' undefeated season, the dominance of the Steelers, 49ers, & Cowboys, Jim O'Brien's game-winning kick in the most poorly-played Super Bowl by both teams, Joe Montana's game-winning drive, the pathetic efforts of the four-time loser Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo Bills, and Denver Broncos, John Elway's inspiring spin-dive in game XXXII, a Titans receiver coming up a yard short as time runs out, and much more all come together to get me pumped for what hopefully will be the next championship game of the ages. But considering how most Super Bowls tend to be pretty one-sided affairs, I might be asking a bit too much with my hopes...

Unlike most of the folks who've punched in their thoughts on this presentation, I thought it covered the big dance's best & worst moments quite well without gettin' TOO in-depth, and wasn't too short at all. Heck, with all the interviews with key participants, different camera angles of memorable plays, alternate radio broadcast tracks, pop-up player stats, action photos, and other moments they threw onto this as "interactive features" (more on this in the next paragraph), it took me over three hours to watch everything! So what's all this I hear about this platter not having enough material? I also liked NFL Films dropping the chronological format, and divvying up the various big dances by various chapters that focus on such things as the Masters of the Game (the Super Bowl's 2-plus-time MVPs Bart Starr, Terry Bradshaw, and Joe Montana), running backs (Larry Csonka, Emmitt Smith, Franco Harris, John Riggins, Timmy Smith (?!), et. al.), quarterbacks (Troy Aikman, Kurt Warner, Steve Young, etc.), defenses (Dallas' Doomsday defense, the Steelers' Steel Curtain, the 1985 Bears' 46 defense, and so forth), special teams, coaches, and other related positions and aspects of the sport.

Then there's the interactive features, which were the only real annoyance I encountered whilst watching this bad-boy. That, and they made Leon Lett's little gaffe in game XXVII a side feature, rather than a part of the main attraction. Also, there are some parts where the picture clarity wasn't all that great, but I blame that more on the source material than I do the video transfer. Stuff filmed in slo-mo tends to be quite a bit grainier than the regular speed variety. Anyhoo, each feature comes with an icon that pops up in the lower right corner of the screen as the show runs, prompting the viewer to access it with his DVD remote.I had trouble working them out at first, `cuz the buttons the liner notes told me to push on my DVD remote didn't activate the features they said they would. After a few rounds of random clicking, however, I eventually figured most of it out. But after taking a good look at the bonus bits, I came to the conclusion that NFL Films could've made things a lot easier if they'd just dropped most of this "interactive" nonsense, and just put the extras aside as bonus materials to be looked at after watching the feature presentation. But, this being one of NFL Films' earlier DVD release, they just HAD to get all experimental...

Then there's the inevitable thing with this and other shows like it: as the Roman numerals advance, this becomes more and more out of date, lacking the great moments from subsequent Super Bowls. Like Adam Vinatieri's game-winning kick in XXXVI. Or Raiders QB Rich Gannon throwin' three TD passes to the other team in XXXVII. Fortunately, NFL Films tends to get around this by producing a new & updated "Greatest Super Bowl Moments" show every four to five years, and subsequently broadcast on ESPN or TNT the week before the big dance. That, and they'll put together a new half-hour segment out of the best parts of the latest contest and play it on ESPN2 during Super Bowl week the following year. Speakin' of which, I'm glad to see NFL Films has finally started putting these Super Bowl highlight shows out on DVD in ten-game box sets. If you're an ardent NFL / Super Bowl nut, I highly recommend it! It sure hit the spot for me, and would make a great companion piece to this presentation on any football nut's DVD shelf. My overall rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars.

`Late

Disappointing
I am quite possibly the biggest football fan on Earth (though I'm sure most of you will argue that point). My library of NFL films spans darn near all of them. I received this DVD as a present, watched it once and have never even had the urge to pick it up again. It's not very exciting, it's not compelling and it's basically little more than a droning documentary. It gets two stars just because it's football.

Too short
Its a good DVD, but way too short considering the amount of space that can fit on a DVD. Should have had more material ... Read more

Asin: B00004XOOA
Subjects:  1. Football   

Football America: Celebrating Our National Passion
by Phil Barber Ray Didinger
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Nice!
This is the ultimate coffee table book.I got lost in it.Hey, if you love the SEC like I do, check out "A Tailgater's Guide To SEC Football".It rocks!I highly recommend both books! Go Vols!

The True Story of the Sport of Football
This is a book you will pick up for years to come.It is the first book I have read which shows the story of American football and how it touches each portion of our culture and lifestyle.Starting from the earliest days of "mud ball" to the collegiate and professional ranks, this journal tells the complete story though words and pictures. The photography will take anyone who has ever played even sandlot football, back to the action!Once you pick it up, be ready to sit for hours of enjoyment!

This is good stuff!!!
Any sports fan must remember "75 Seasons" or Ken Burns' "Baseball," books that came out two years ago.Those were great, and this is just as good, if not better!I got three copies.One for my son, my dad and me ... Read more

Isbn: 1570362971
Sales Rank: 103015
Subjects:  1. Football    2. Football - General    3. Pictorial works    4. Sports    5. Sports & Recreation    6. Bargain   

Celebrate great football action with Best Shots: A Century of Sound & Fury, a 55-minute video that provides all the trademark features of NFL Films presentations: outstanding game footage, sometimes in slow motion; dramatic music; sound bites from the players on the field; and, of course, the sonorous voice of narrator John Facenda. Not really a history of the game, this 1999 production organizes old and new game films into loose topics, such as the running game, receiver vs. cornerback, the blitz, weather conditions, and the Super Bowl. Along the way, you'll see many of the NFL's greatest players and greatest plays, though casual fans will be perplexed by the fact that the narration generally does not provide names of the players or details of the games. Anyone can marvel at a run by Jim Brown or Barry Sanders, for example, but the end of the Ice Bowl and Dwight Clark's catch are only significant if the viewer knows the context. Packaged with the video is a CD-ROM that includes trivia bits, six screen savers, and a three-minute QuickTime video that is nearly identical to the opening of Best Shots. A companion book is available separately. --David Horiuchi ... Read more

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• Color
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Asin: B00001O2GW
Subjects:  1. Sports Highlights   

David Kopay Story
by David Kopay Perry Deane Young
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Paperback (01 August, 2001)
list price: $14.95
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David Kopay Story
This book is of a true hero, David Kopay.What a story of courage and inspiration.If you want to be inspired, read this book.One of the best!!

well-written, gutsy and illuminating
This is David Kopay's account of growing up gay back when there were very few books or support groups to turn to, which makes it stand even taller.He describes his experience as a college and professional football playeras well as being in a fraternity.I find him candid, readable andlikeable.He never asked for any special favours, just the right to livehis life his way and do what he knew how to do.

I'm proud that David is afellow Husky; his name adds honour to the reputation of the University ofWashington, both as a hard-nosed athlete who hit like a freight train andas a man of courage.Just about anyone could benefit from reading hisbook.

The Pioneer of Gay Sports Stories
Before Dan Woog's "Jocks," before "The Front Runner," before the whole genre, David Kopay rocked the homophobic world of sports by coming out and telling his story. An amazing personal journey and agreat historic account, this is a must-have for your gay library. Not assexy as you'd think, instead it's a harrowing and touching tale of thefirst pro football player - the first jock of the 20th century - to comeout big time. We all owe this man a lot, but beyond that, this is acompelling story. ... Read more

Isbn: 1555836380
Sales Rank: 526419
Subjects:  1. Biography    2. Biography & Autobiography    3. Biography / Autobiography    4. Biography/Autobiography    5. Football - General    6. Football players    7. Gay Studies    8. Gay athletes    9. General    10. Kopay, David    11. Specific Groups - Male Gay Studies    12. Sports - Football    13. United States