100 Yards of Glory: The Greatest Moments in NFL History

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Bibliographic Details

• Authors: Joe Garner and Bob Costas
• Title: 100 Yards Of Glory: The Greatest Moments In NFL History
• Publisher: ‎ Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; Illustrated Edition w/ accompanying DVD (November 8, 2011)
• Language: ‎ English
• Format: Hardcover – 320 pages
• ISBN-10: ‎ 0547547986
• ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0547547985
• Item Weight: ‎ 3.56 pounds
• Dimensions: ‎ 10.2 x 1.0 x 10.6 inches
• Book Condition: New / Like New – Excellent
• Dust Jacket Condition: Excellent

Synopsis:

Relive the greatest moments in the NFL

The Immaculate Reception. The Ice Bowl. The Music City Miracle. The Catch. For nearly a century, the National Football League has provided fans with pulse-pounding moments on the gridiron.

In the tradition of their best-selling collaboration And the Crowd Goes Wild, veteran chronicler of popular history Joe Garner and broadcast icon Bob Costas team up to bring fans this one-of-a-kind compendium of NFL history. 100 Yards of Glory celebrates 100 of professional football’s greatest moments, players, coaches, teams, and triumphs. The richly illustrated text is accompanied by an original ten-part documentary, hosted by the inimitable Bob Costas, produced by an Emmy Award–winning team, and featuring thrilling game footage, commentary, and highlights, direct from the NFL’s own archives.

From the great dynasties to the improbable catches, the legendary coaches to the heroic QBs, the most incredible comebacks to the most notorious collapses, 100 Yards of Glory relives—in print and on screen—the most unforgettable moments in the game’s history. 100 Yards of Glory is a must-have for any football fan.

About the Authors:

WHEN IT COMES TO AMERICA’S POPULAR CULTURE, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers. With his groundbreaking book, We Interrupt This Broadcast, he combined his talents as a storyteller and historian to bring readers a fresh and fascinating experience of the landmark events that have shaped our times. His expertise on the media's coverage of major events has been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide. We Interrupt This Broadcast was also a bestseller in the Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today.

Robert Quinlan Costas "Bob Costas" (born March 22, 1952) is an American sportscaster who is known for his long tenure with NBC Sports, from 1980 through 2019. He has received 28 Emmy awards for his work and was the prime-time host of 12 Olympic Games from 1988 until 2016. He is currently employed by Warner Bros. Discovery Sports, where he does play-by-play and studio work for the MLB on TBS and commentary on CNN. He is also employed by MLB Network, where he does play-by-play and once hosted an interview show called Studio 42 with Bob Costas.