Hail Victory - An Oral History of the Washington Redskins (Paperback)


A you-are-there history of one of football's most successful and beloved teams

Who is the greatest quarterback in Redskins history? Baugh? Jurgensen? Theismann? Rypien? However you answer that question, you'll find plenty of evidence to support your argument in Hail Victory. Based on sportswriter Thom Loverro's exclusive interviews with a host of the greatest players ever to wear the team jersey, this comprehensive history of the tradition-rich Washington Redskins puts you on the 50-yard line to witness all of the team's most memorable moments and meet its greatest players, and you'll hear what they have to say about the brightest and darkest moments from the Skins' past. You'll discover:

Sonny Jurgensen's last conversation with Vince Lombardi

Jeff Rutledge's account of "the Greatest Comeback in Football History"

Joe Theismann's take on the tackle that ended his career

How George Allen assembled the "Over the Hill Gang"

Joe Jacoby's Hog's-eye view of all three Redskins Super Bowl victories

Gene Pepper's memories of playing with the legendary Sammy Baugh

And much more

You'll also find color photos of outstanding players and coaches in action, including Lombardi, George Allen, Theismann, Jurgensen, Joe Gibbs, and many others. If you love the Skins, you must have Hail Victory!


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A you-are-there history of one of football's most successful and beloved teams

Who is the greatest quarterback in Redskins history? Baugh? Jurgensen? Theismann? Rypien? However you answer that question, you'll find plenty of evidence to support your argument in Hail Victory. Based on sportswriter Thom Loverro's exclusive interviews with a host of the greatest players ever to wear the team jersey, this comprehensive history of the tradition-rich Washington Redskins puts you on the 50-yard line to witness all of the team's most memorable moments and meet its greatest players, and you'll hear what they have to say about the brightest and darkest moments from the Skins' past. You'll discover:

Sonny Jurgensen's last conversation with Vince Lombardi

Jeff Rutledge's account of "the Greatest Comeback in Football History"

Joe Theismann's take on the tackle that ended his career

How George Allen assembled the "Over the Hill Gang"

Joe Jacoby's Hog's-eye view of all three Redskins Super Bowl victories

Gene Pepper's memories of playing with the legendary Sammy Baugh

And much more

You'll also find color photos of outstanding players and coaches in action, including Lombardi, George Allen, Theismann, Jurgensen, Joe Gibbs, and many others. If you love the Skins, you must have Hail Victory!

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Product Details

General

Imprint

John Wiley & Sons

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Release date

August 2007

Availability

Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days

First published

August 2007

Authors

Dimensions

226 x 146 x 23mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback

Pages

320

ISBN-13

978-0-470-17924-6

Barcode

9780470179246

Categories

LSN

0-470-17924-4



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