John Madden's Heroes of Football: The Story of America's Game

John Madden's Heroes of Football: The Story of America's Game
ISBN-10
0525476989
ISBN-13
9780525476986
Category
Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Sports & Recreation
Pages
80
Language
English
Published
2006
Publisher
Dutton Children's Books
Authors
Bill Gutman, John Madden

Description

A Super Bowl-winning coach, an Emmy Award-winning analyst, and the namesake of the Madden NFL video game shares his extensive knowledge in an ultimate football resource that traces the sport's history, profiles prominent players, reveals game-making plays, and much more.

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