Pioneer Coaches of the NFL: Shaping the Game in the Days of Leather Helmets and 60-Minute Men
- ISBN-10
- 1538112248
- ISBN-13
- 9781538112243
- Category
- Sports & Recreation
- Pages
- 312
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2019-08-09
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Author
- John Maxymuk
Description
This book profiles some of the most innovative coaches from the early days of the NFL, including George Halas, Potsy Clark, and Clark Shaughnessy. Along with biographical and career details, the profiles also examine the coaches’ strategic approaches, their impact on the history of the game, and the evolution of the coaching profession.
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