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10 Best Football Books

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WAR ROOM

by Michael Holley

A deeply reported, thoroughly engaging look at what it takes to succeed in the NFL—and a perfect complement to the NFL... Full review >

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HISTORY

THE DALLAS COWBOYS

by Joe Nick Patoski

A fittingly exhaustive history of a larger-than-life franchise. Full review >

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CURRENT EVENTS & SOCIAL ISSUES

MUCK CITY

by Bryan Mealer

Mealer tries a little too hard to tug at the heartstrings; nonetheless, he offers a stirring tale of sports as a means of... Full review >

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OUR BOYS

by Joe Drape

A feel-good story of youthful drive, great coaching and the value of unflagging communal support. Full review >

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THE BEST GAME EVER

by Mark Bowden

Not quite on par with Bringing the Heat (1994), among the best football books ever, but surely a delight for anyone... Full review >

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CARLISLE VS. ARMY

by Lars Anderson

Gripping, inspiring coverage of three powerful forces’ unforgettable convergence: the sports version of The Perfect Storm. Full review >

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MY GREATEST DAY IN FOOTBALL

edited by Bob McCullough

Simply not to be missed: Meat and potatoes for the football fan. Full review >

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NAMATH

by Mark Kriegel

Namath was no angel, thank goodness, but this evocative portrait shows him at play in the fields of magic. Full review >

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BACKYARD BRAWL

by W.K. Stratton

Good-natured, intelligent, funny, and less bombastic than the title suggests. Full review >

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