The Story of Football in 100 Photographs

Through 100 evocative, often stunning photographs, as well as the stories that accompany them, Sports Illustrated visits the great arc of football, Americas most popular spectator sport. From the dawn of the professional era, through the days of Vince Lombardi and Johnny Unitas, the westward expansion and the thrilling Super Bowls of today, footballs rich and remarkable history is here. Unforgettable events such as the Greatest Game Ever Played, Joe Namaths guarantee before Super Bowl III, and Nick Foless Philly Special live in a continuum with stirring photos of the games most beloved and largest personalities such as Jim Brown, Walter Payton, Bill Parcells, Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes, and many more. Sports Illustrateds unmatched storytelling is in high form in a book that renders exquisite anecdotes, and explores footballs heritage and uniquely American character, all in unforgettable style.