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The Eagles Encyclopedia |  | Authors: Ray Didinger, Robert Lyons
Publisher: Temple University Press
Category: Book
List Price: $37.00
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Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 549478
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1St Edition
Pages: 336
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.5
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.4 x 1.1
ISBN: 1592134491
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.332640974811
EAN: 9781592134496
ASIN: 1592134491
Publication Date: September 28, 2005
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Product Description
In the City of Brotherly Love, no team tugs at the hearts and weighs on the minds of fans more than the Philadelphia Eagles. But, much more than a local obsession, the Eagles are also one of football's most storied franchises. Amply illustrated with 200 photos of the players, coaches, fans, and the stadiums in which the team has played, The Eagles Encyclopedia recounts the greatest moments in the team's history, and brings to life the men who helped create modern football. Fans will read about: * Bert Bell's 1933 purchase of the Frankford Yellow Jackets, the city's first NFL franchise * The Philadelphia-Pittsburgh "Steagles"during WWII, which produced the team's first winning season * The 1960 NFL title victory over the Packers and the 1980 Super Bowl game * The sterling careers of Hall of Famers like Chuck Bednarik and Steve van Buren * The Duffel Bag Dynasty of 1947-1949, when the Eagles went to three consecutive NFL championships, including back-to-back championships * The thrilling 21st century, which has so far seen four consecutive NFC championship games and a second Super Bowl bid! But wait, there's more! The Eagles Encyclopedia also includes: * A year by year history of the teamfrom 1933 to the present, with stats from each season * Individual profiles of more than 100 Eagles playersfrom Swede Hanson to Donovan McNabb * A statistical chapter that provides all the Eagles recordsa complete roster, and every draft pick Written by Pro Football Hall of Fame writer Ray Didinger and local sports historian Robert S. Lyons, The Eagles Encyclopedia is the first comprehensive chronicle of the team's history and an indispensable guide for every Eagles fan. This book is not sanctioned by the NFL or its teams.
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Best Book I've Ever Read---Must Have April 30, 2008
B. McCalister
I am a [...] student and I have read the entire Eagles Encyclopedia. I am a consistent reader and, being one of the biggest Eagles fans, have to say this is my favorite book of all time. It consists of everything you want and need to know to be a true Eagles fan. I would even recommend this to non-Eagles fans. It includes:
*The Frankford Yellowjackets
*Bert Bell and the founding of the Eagles
*All of the big time Eagles players in history
*A complete recap of the Eagles greatest moments including The Miracle in the Meadowlands, Cunninghams 91 yard punt, 99 yards:Jaworski to Quick, and more.
*An All-Time Roster
*Scores and Schedule for every Philadelphia Eagles season
and more!
I highly recommend this book to everyone. Ray Didinger is an amazing writer and I also recommend his latest book "One Last Read."
Must for Eagle Fans February 9, 2007
William Adams (Concord, MA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This one-of-a-kind almanac of facts about the Philadelphia Eagles would make the perfect gift for any Eagles Fan.
The Eagles Encyclopedia January 10, 2007
Nancy Heckman
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The book is really great. The history of Philadelphia football is very good. The stats are absolutely remarkable. I often refer to the book during an Eagles game. Every Eagles fan should own this gem.
Eagles fans rejoice December 30, 2006
James A. Wingate (Port Clinton,oh)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Eagles Encyclopedia is a great tool for your guide to the Philadelphia Eagles past and present. A franchise with this much history, The Philadelphia Eagles need to have their stories told. From Bednariks' hit on Gifford in the 1960 playoffs to Superbowl 39 it's all there. Great book.
A must have for the Philadelphia Eagle fan. August 18, 2006
Red Planet Science Officer (South Jersey)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
A comprehensive easy read. Full of facts, and interesting stories about the franchise that is really "America's" team. Little bios of many of the personalities that have worn the green and white. Every time I opened up the book there was something new to learn. Written for the everyday Joe, you will not be dissapointed if you love the Eagles. The Eagles are my squad so this may be slightly biased... Shout out to Randall...
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