My Greatest Day in Football: The Legends of Football Recount Their Greatest Moments

by Bob McCullough

Book Overview

As he did for his previous books, "My Greatest Day in NASCAR" and "My Greatest Day in Golf," sports journalist Bob McCullough has crisscrossed the country interviewing legendary football players who are in the Hall of Fame. In addition to asking about their greatest day, McCullough has expanded these interviews to include thoughts on their greatest college day, greatest opponent, and greatest teammate. The players include: Chuck Bednarik *Bobby Bell...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312272111
• ISBN13: 9780312272111
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.5" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

A GOOD READ

THIS IS A COLLECTION OF SHORT STORIES ASKING VARIOUS HALL OF FAMERS TO DESCRIBE THEIR GREATEST MOMENTS IN THEIR CAREERS. THE LIST OF PLAYERS INCLUDES TERRY BRADSHAW, JACK HAM, Y A TITTLE, GALE SAYERS AND MANY MORE. THE AUTHOR DOES A VERY GOOD JOB MAKING THIS A MUST READ. ONE OF THE MOST COMPELLING THINGS I LIKE ABOUT THIS WAS THE MANY PLAYERS FROM DIFFERENT ERAS. A GREAT COLLECTION OF INTERVIEWS AND STORIES. VERY RECOMMENDED.

Great Players - Great Memories

McCullough had an interesting concept for this book. He picked great professional football players (Hall of Famers) from each era of the game and asked them to tell about their greatest day in professional as well as college football. In addition, he asked them about their greatest opponent and their greatest teammate. All in all, twenty-nine of football's greatest were interviewed. It is a group of players sure to bring back fond memories of great players, great teams, and great games. Included among those interviewed are Bart Starr, Terry Bradshaw, Chuck Bednarik, Raymond Berry, Frank Gifford, Lawrence Taylor, and Y.A. Tittle.As might be expected, many of the remembrances are centered on championship contests, Super Bowls, and Hall of Fame experiences. Many of the players didn't respond to the questions concerning opponents and teammates, but most did talk about college games or others as well as their NFL experiences. Raymond Berry, for example, remembered his first championship game as a member of the Parish, Texas high school team. All, however, spoke of their induction into the NFL Hall of Fame as among their fondest memories.I had, of course, heard or read about all the athletes included in the book, but I didn't know much about the careers of some of the early heroes such as Pete Pihos or Bob St. Claire. Reading through the various stories was like getting a football history lesson.This is an interesting and easy to read book. I finished it in two sittings and enjoyed every chapter. If you are a fan of NFL football, you're sure to find some keen memories kindled as you read this book.