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• Why We Love Football

  a History in 100 Moments

  Posnanski, Joe,

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  Written like a love letter to the game, this panoramic history offers readers entertaining and fascinating sports writing as it celebrates everything from players to stadiums.

• Turf Wars

  the Fight for the Soul of America's Game /

  Smith, DeMaurice, 1964-

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  Investigative journalism guides readers through the business behind the sport, examining power dynamics between players and executives in this insider's take on the game.

• Path Lit by Lightning

  the Life of Jim Thorpe

  Maraniss, David,

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  Using archival research, interviews and oral histories, this new biography of football legend Jim Thorpe paints a nuanced portrait of one of the 20th century's greatest athletes.

• Playmakers

  How the NFL Really Works (and Doesn't)

  Florio, Mike,

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  Florio investigates what really goes on in the sport that America can't seem to quit.

• It's Better to Be Feared

  the New England Patriots Dynasty and the Pursuit of Greatness

  Wickersham, Seth,

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  The explosive, long-awaited account of the making of the greatest dynasty in football history.

• Rocket Men

  the Black Quarterbacks Who Revolutionized Pro Football

  Eisenberg, John, 1956-

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  From Randall Cunningham in the 1980s to Michael Vick in the early 2000s, this illuminating read examines the racism contributing to the complicated history of Black players and the role of quarterback.

• Hail Mary

  the Rise and Fall of the National Women's Football League

  De la Cretaz, Britni,

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  The National Women's Football League operated in the 1970s-80s and showed the country that women could play football — and play it well. This inspiring story highlights a little-known chapter in sports history and a group of gutsy female athletes.

• Runs in the Family

  An Incredible True Story of Football, Fatherhood, and Belonging

  Spain, Sarah, 1980-,

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  If you want a read that's as much about community and family as it is about the game of football, this unique true story examines the story of one football coach and dad after his adoption records are unsealed.

• The Eagles of Heart Mountain

  a True Story of Football, Incarceration, and Resistance in World War II America

  Pearson, Bradford,

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  A compelling true story about the football team at Heart Mountain Relocation Center, one of 10 internment camps where Japanese Americans were forcibly relocated during WWII. The Eagles' story is one of resilience, grit and the power of sport.

• The Yards Between Us

  a Memoir of Life, Love, and Football

  Russell, R. K., 1992-

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  This memoir by the first active NFL player to come out as queer offers an intimate look at the complexities of his life and career.

• Across the River

  Life, Death, and Football in An American City

  Babb, Kent,

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  Sharply reported and viscerally moving, this is the story of one high school coach and his team in New Orleans, as they navigate struggles both on and off the field.

• The Boys of Riverside

  a Deaf Football Team and a Quest for Glory

  Fuller, Thomas (Journalist),

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  A beautifully reported story by a "New York Times" veteran writer, this is the tale of how a school football team went from underdogs to champions.

• NFL 100

  a Century of Pro Football

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  From its beginnings in Canton, Ohio, to its emergence as a sport cherished by millions, NFL key moments and famous athletes are honored.

• American Kings

  a Biography of the Quarterback

  Wickersham, Seth,

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  With individual profiles of specific quarterbacks and a big picture look at the position as a whole, this is a well-researched and interesting read.

• The Forgotten First

  Kenny Washington, Woody Strode, Marion Motley, Bill Willis, and the Breaking of the NFL Color Barrier

  Johnson, Keyshawn,

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  More than a year before Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier, a Black athlete named Kenny Washington signed an NFL contract. This book examines the pioneering achievements and the racism experienced by the first Black NFL players.

• Denver Broncos

  Stories From the Denver Broncos Sideline, Locker Room, and Press Box

  Logan, Dave, 1954-

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  Longtime "voice of the Broncos" Logan shares true tales and insider anecdotes about Denver Broncos personalities and players from his front-row seat at some of the Broncos' most exciting moments.

• In the Name of the Father

  Family, Football, and the Manning Dynasty

  Ribowsky, Mark,

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  A family legacy is writ large in this carefully researched and reported story about the Manning family and their football legacy.

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