{"product_id":"9780982489123","title":"The American Football Trilogy: The Founding Documents of the Gridiron Game","description":"THE FIRST 3 BOOKS EVER WRITTEN ABOUT AMERICAN FOOTBALL -- IN 1 VOLUME\u003cp\u003eBy 3 Hall of Fame Coaches and the Man Who Invented the Flying Wedge\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 - AMERICAN FOOTBALL, by Walter Camp, 1891\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2 - A SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL TREATISE ON AMERICAN FOOTBALL FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES, by Amos Alonzo Stagg and Henry L. Williams, 1893\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3 - FOOTBALL, by Walter Camp and Lorin F. Deland, 1896\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are the earliest and most influential books ever written about football by the men who pioneered the game. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir publication introduced the sport to the first generation of players and coaches nationwide. They are primary sources from the birth of the game through its development into a modern scientific sport. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey also provide a first-hand living history of the evolution of the sport from Rugby to Amerrican football.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe authors are the legendary \"Father of American Football\" Walter Camp, the \"Grand Old Man of Football\" Amos Alonzo Stagg, innovative coach Henry L. Williams, and the military genius who invented the \"flying wedge,\" Lorin F. Deland. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot merely historical relics, these books are filled with VALUABLE COACHING INSIGHT and TIMELESS WISDOM for football players of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe all-time greatest football minds will make you a more effective coach, a better player, and an informed fan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis volume contains the complete text and all illustrations from 3 vintage books - more than 900 pages of original material - including photos, charts, graphs, and 120 diagrammed plays. A comprehensive index encompasses all three books for easy referencing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnyone who loves football will cherish this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom The Lost Century of Sports Collection.\u003cbr\u003eCelebrating America's sporting heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pastime Productions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47029571518704,"sku":"9780982489123","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780982489123_p0.jpg?v=1763874954","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780982489123","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}