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CONTENTS CHAPTER 1

Football’s Greatest Moments..................... 6 The Origin of American Football .............. 16 The First Professionals ............................ 22 Rise of the Quarterback . ......................... 28 Segregation, the Shield, & Super Bowls . .... 36 Modern-Day Stars.................................... 44 Who’s the G.O.A.T.? (Greatest of All Time). . 54 The Future of Football . ........................... 66 Glossary of Football Terms ...................... 72 Chronology.............................................. 75 Further Reading, Video Credits, & Internet Resources. .............................. 77 Index....................................................... 79

CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 3 CHAPTER 4 CHAPTER 5 CHAPTER 6 CHAPTER 7 CHAPTER 8

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