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Former NFL general manager and three-time Super Bowl winner Michael Lombardi takes readers on the ultimate journey through the NFL's history to present his calls on the greatest players and coaches the sport has ever seen. From Monday Night Football to Super Bowl Sunday, the NFL is a dominating force in the lives of millions of fans who tune in and passionately cheer for their favorite teams. And when the games are over, the conversation is just getting started. Who's the greatest player of all time? Which coaches truly shaped the game we known and love today? What was the most unforgettable game? Why is professional football such an undeniable part of our culture? Three-time Super Bowl winner Michael Lombardi has done it all-from scout to executive to coach-and now he sets the record straight on these questions and more.

Looks at the life of athlete and Olympian Jim Thorpe.

Examines the life and career of Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, focusing on how he helps make a difference on and off the field.

"Over the past century football has grown into America's most popular sport by showcasing a combination of toughness and graceful athleticism. This title explores the achievements of football's greats from the sport's early years through the modern era. The title features exciting stories, engaging photographs, informative sidebars, honorable mentions, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO."--.

"Aaron Donald's size, speed, and strength make him one of the toughest defensive linemen in football. See how the Los Angeles Rams player reached the NFL, what he does to stay strong, and much more"--.

Looks at the life of professional football player Joe Burrow.

"Describes the life and career of football player Matthew Stafford"--Provided by publisher.

"Brooklyn Gartner eats, sleeps, and breathes ballet. But after her mom gets remarried and moves them to Texas, everything changes. Thanks to her star football player stepbrother, her family is football obsessed. And thanks to a new conditioning program, the middle school football team starts to take classes at her dance studio--the only place Brooklyn felt like she belonged. She has a chance to escape if she can get into her dream high school, The Texas School of the Arts, where she'll be able to pursue her passion for dance. Brooklyn just has to get through the big All-City showcase first, where a ton of scouts will be there, including one from TSOTA. But when Brooklyn's dance partner gets injured, she has to turn to an unexpected ally--Logan, a boy on the middle school football team--to help her get through the showcase. With some fancy footwork, teamwork and a little understanding, can Brooklyn make her mark, and dance her way onto a bigger stage?--Publisher's description.

An introduction to some of the best players from the Philadelpha Eagles football team.

Presents the stories behind football's legendary nicknames that some of the greatest football players have earned during their careers.