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From Baltimore to Broadway: Joe, the Jets, and the Super Bowl III Guarantee
Hardback
Main Details
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From Baltimore to Broadway: Joe, the Jets, and the Super Bowl III Guarantee
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Ed Gruver
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Foreword by Don Maynard
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Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:256 | Dimensions(mm): Height 228,Width 152 |
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Category/Genre | Sports and outdoor recreation |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781600782619
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Classifications | Dewey:796.332648 |
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Illustrations |
1-color; b-w photos throughout
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Triumph Books
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Imprint |
Triumph Books
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Publication Date |
1 September 2009 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
While Super Bowl III may be known most famously for Broadway Joe's guarantee, this book explores a variety of overlooked storylines, including Matt Snell's then Super Bowl rushing record for the Jets, the opportunistic Jets defense that forced five turnovers from the potent Colts offense, league MVP Earl Morrall turning over quarterback duties to injured legend Johnny Unitas in the third quarter, and the memorable battle between Johnny Unitas and Broadway Joe on one of the biggest stages in league history. This chronicle gives football fans the inside story on the game that Hall of Fame sportscaster Curt Gowdy called the most important in pro football history, and for the first time get perspectives from players on both ends of the epic battle.
Author Biography
Ed Gruver is an award-winning sportswriter for the Intelligencer Journal who has covered the Baltimore Ravens, Philadelphia Phillies, and Philadelphia 76ers. He is the author of The History of the American Football League, The Ice Bowl, Koufax, and Nitschke and was a contributing writer to Total Football I and Total Football II. His articles have appeared in national magazines, and he is a member of the Pro Football Researchers Association. He lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Don Maynard is a former professional football player. He was a wide receiver on the New York Jets for Super Bowl III and was elected into the NFL Hall of Fame in 1987.
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