From Baltimore to Broadway: Joe, the Jets, and the Super Bowl III Guarantee

Hardback

Main Details

Title From Baltimore to Broadway: Joe, the Jets, and the Super Bowl III Guarantee
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Ed Gruver
Foreword by Don Maynard
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 228,Width 152
Category/GenreSports and outdoor recreation
ISBN/Barcode 9781600782619
ClassificationsDewey:796.332648
Audience
General
Illustrations 1-color; b-w photos throughout

Publishing Details

Publisher Triumph Books
Imprint Triumph Books
Publication Date 1 September 2009
Publication Country United States

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.