Brief biographies emphasizing the careers of ten noted running backs: Jim Thorpe, Red Grange, Ernie Nevers, Steve Van Buren, Joe Perry, Ollie Matson, Hugh McElhenny, Lenny Moore, Jim Brown, and Gale Sayers.
Presents brief biographies of eight defensive backs: Lester Hayes, Nolan Cromwell, Mel Blount, Mike Haynes, Pat Thomas, Everson Walls, Gary Fencik, and Ronnie Lott.
Discusses the basic strategy of the running game in football, the key positions involved, and some of the game's best players, including Jim Thorpe, O. J. Simpson, and Dave Meggett.
