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His
stories on American culture, entertainment, and sports have appeared
in Esquire, Slate, the Los Angeles Times, Playboy,
Radar, Time Out New York, and the Village
Voice. A regular columnist for New Jersey Monthly,
he is also a contributing writer on The Enlightened Bracketologist:
The Final Four of Everything by Mark Reiter and Richard Sandomir,
and The Mad Dog Hall Of Fame: The Ultimate Top-Ten Rankings
of the Best in Sports by Chris Russo and Allen St. John. |
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 By Don Maynard and Matthew Shepatin
Foreword by Joe Namath
From his days as a youth in rural Texas to his brilliant football career with the New York Jets to his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987, talented wide receiver Don Maynard’s love of football is what made him a legend. Maynard writes of his treasured time as a football player in the NFL, AFL and CFL and most notably, his role in getting to and eventually pulling off the most unlikely upset in football history in his brand-new autobiography, You Can’t Catch Sunshine.
Maynard was an NFL “reject” known for his improvised running patterns as an AFL star
receiver. His retired #13 jersey for the New York Jets proved those NFL scouts to be very
wrong. Maynard shares many of these intriguing stories and the most memorable of his personal life and playing career, including:
• Playing in the “Greatest Game Ever Played” during his rookie season in ‘58
• Being the first man to touch the ball in that historic first overtime
• Jumping off a high board into the hotel's freezing pool on a dare from his teammates
• The following day, having his career-best game in the regular season in the Heidi Bowl
• The great tandem, partnership and friendship with quarterback Joe Namath
• Maynard’s “Million Dollar Catch” in the AFC Championship Game in ’67
• Doing the impossible with the incredible Super Bowl III upset of the Baltimore Colts
This endearing story of perseverance and determination in You Can’t Catch Sunshine sheds new light on both the memorable performances Maynard achieved as a football player while winning an unlikely Super Bowl ring with close friend Joe Namath and becoming one of football’s greatest playmakers. As the first wide receiver (NFL or AFL) to gain 10,000 yards, a four-time Pro Bowl selection and All-Time AFL Team member, the Hall of Famer holds an incredible individual record of excellence.
Maynard, with his notable humble personality, lays it all on the line and reflects on all of his amazing experiences while sharing insights about behind-the-scenes moments in the locker room and what went on between teammates who played together for months at a time each season. He accomplished his dreams, fought through the hard times and will inspire others to do the same in You Can’t Catch Sunshine.
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True
professional football fans don’t need to read about the
history of the National Football League because most of them have
both followed and lived it their entire lives. However, there
are many intriguing and humorous behind-the-scenes stories about
some of the NFL’s most beloved and infamous teams, players
and coaches that many fans have never heard before.
Then
Madden Said to Summerall…The Best NFL Stories Ever Told by Matthew Shepatin/foreword by Pat Summerall delves into some
of the most memorable stories about your favorite players, coaches
and most cherished games throughout the incredible history of
the NFL. The book also comes with an exclusive audio CD that features
interviews with NFL legends.
Then Madden Said to Summerall touches on some of
the most famous gunslingers, gridiron generals, big gamers, playmakers
and punishers in NFL history including:
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Johnny Unitas
• Joe Namath
• Terry Bradshaw
• Dan Marino
• Brett Favre
• Vince Lombardi
• Tom Landry
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Don Shula
• Bill Walsh
• Joe Montana
• John Elway
• Emmitt Smith
• Tom Brady
• Frank Gifford
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Gale Sayers
• Jerry Rice
• Barry Sanders
• Dick Butkus
• Lawrence Taylor
• Jim Brown
• Walter Payton
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Matthew
Shepatin has both heard and witnessed unforgettable stories during
his time as a journalist working with some of the biggest and
most knowledgeable personalities in the sports industry. Shepatin
waded through decades of heroics and hijinks to highlight some
of the all-time greatest tales from the most memorable figures
to take the field in NFL markets across the country. The dozens
of stories make for a fascinating read that pro football fans
of all ages will remember for years to come.
Whether
you’re a fan of the New York Giants, New England Patriots,
Chicago Bears, Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Cowboys or any other
proud franchise and you just want to learn a few new interesting
tidbits from the incredible history of the NFL, Then
Madden Said to Summerall has something for everyone.
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