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The epic tale of the five owners who shepherded the NFL through its tumultuous early decades and built the most popular sport in America
The National Football League is a towering, distinctly American colossus spewing out $14 billion in annual revenue. But it was not always a success. In The League, John Eisenberg focuses on the pioneering sportsmen who kept the league alive in the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s, when its challenges were many and its survival was not guaranteed. At the time, college football, baseball, boxing, and horseracing dominated America's sports scene. Art Rooney, George Halas, Tim Mara, George Preston Marshall, and Bert Bell believed in pro football when few others did and ultimately succeeded only because at critical junctures each sacrificed the short-term success of his team for the longer-term good of the league.
At once a history of a sport and a remarkable story of business ingenuity, The League is an essential read for any fan of our true national pastime.
Publisher : Basic Books; Reprint edition (October 1, 2019)
Language : English
Paperback : 416 pages
ISBN-10 : 1541618645
ISBN-13 : 978-1541618640
Item Weight : 14.4 ounces
Dimensions : 5.6 x 1.3 x 8.25 inches
Reviewer: The Rog
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great Read!
Review: John Eisenberg does a great job of telling the early history of the NFL through the story of five of the founding members. It was an enjoyable read. Gives you great insight into how the NFL has evolved into a multi billion dollar business. But as Eisenberg shows us the 5 Rivals did not have an easy time getting the NFL kicked off. Mr. Eisenberg, job well done.
Reviewer: Jon W Fulfer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great Book
Review: Good Read Great history of 1920 and 1930 NFL
Reviewer: Dennis J. OLeary
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Quite interesting
Review: Well written history of the beginnings of the NFL. The Rooney's and the Mara families still own their original franchises.
Reviewer: bearcat868
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: If you like pro football you will like this book
Review: I enjoy pro football and found this book very informative and an enjoyable read. How the league was formed basically by 5 men, how these men often put the league above their team winning, how it survived through World War II, and understood that parity in the league was very important and created the draft in support thereof. Lots of information and well written.
Reviewer: Michael A.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great for any fan of football
Review: John Rosenberg does and exception job giving the reader deep insights into the key founders of the NFL. Loved the book !
Reviewer: Andy White
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Must read history lesson
Review: Terrific account of the early days of the NFL. Must read for any fan of any sport. Well researched. Splendid read.
Reviewer: Emmett F. Ryan
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: nice story
Review: Nice history of the leagueâ¦might be a bit sanitized. Curious the Art Rooney suddenly became a great handicapper and just as suddenly stoppedâ¦and Tim Mara was a huge bookie who couldnât use inside dope to bet.
Reviewer: Professor Stephen C. Solosky
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Really Enjoyed
Review: I like sports history and I loved this book. My father used to attend NFL games in Yankee Stadium in the 50's and 60's and he told stories very similar to John Eisenberg's stories in "The League". Get this book.
Reviewer: Sandy Howcroft
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I bought this for my husband and he really enjoyed it. It was a great book if your interested in how the leagues came about.
Reviewer: J. R. Kendrick
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Came on time for Christmas , son-in-law delighted!
Reviewer: Luke
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Loved reading the history behind the NFL and these few owners who made it all happen. Didn't put it down after it was delivered until I finished reading it.
Reviewer: Charlie1231
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Awesome gift!!
Reviewer: Brian Dickinson
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Great writer and content. You have to like the NFL
Customers say
Customers find the story fascinating, interesting, and terrific. They describe the writing style as well-written, splendid, and enjoyable. Readers also mention the book is engaging and fun for football fans. They appreciate the deep insights into key founders of the NFL.
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