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"Though the title of the book is simple—Rozelle: A Biography—it is a monument, giving us an unforgettable, less-than-simple look at a life that brought us the birth of the Super Bowl and the rapid expansion of entertainment that revolutionized the culture of sports in America. . . . An outstanding read and not to be missed."—Peter Finney, Times-Picayune
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“Jerry Izenberg was an astute observer of the NFL’s extraordinary growth during the Pete Rozelle era. His coverage was down to earth, his sources were in the know, and he often challenged conventional wisdom. Now, with the benefit of research and reflection, Izenberg’s assessment of Rozelle and key League personalities is as hard-hitting as one might expect. . . . [Izenberg’s views are] briskly rendered, sometimes humorous, and never ambiguous.”—Paul Tagliabue, former NFL Commissioner (Paul Tagliabue 2014-03-03)
“I covered Pete Rozelle during the last six years of his reign, and sat for two extended interviews with him. But I was a piker in Rozelle-ology until I saw Jerry Izenberg’s book. Read Rozelle: A Biography, and you’ll know not only why the NFL got gargantuan, but why Rozelle is the single biggest reason why it got so big.”—Peter King, senior writer for Sports Illustrated (Peter King 2014-03-03)
(Peter Finney Times-Picayune)
"Izenberg is from the old school, answering questions, questioning answers. It's good to read about Rozelle and the NFL's growing pains. It's even better because Izenberg did the reporting and the writing."—Stan Hochman, philly.com
(Stan Hochman philly.com 2014-09-23)"All professional football fans will enjoy this well-reported biography of a seminal figure in NFL history."—John Maxymuk, Library Journal
(John Maxymuk Library Journal)“Jerry Izenberg was an astute observer of the NFL’s extraordinary growth during the Pete Rozelle era. His coverage was down to earth, his sources were in the know, and he often challenged conventional wisdom. Now, with the benefit of research and reflection, Izenberg’s assessment of Rozelle and key League personalities is as hard-hitting as one might expect. . . . [Izenberg’s views are] briskly rendered, sometimes humorous, and never ambiguous.”—Paul Tagliabue, former NFL Commissioner (Paul Tagliabue 2014-03-03)
“I covered Pete Rozelle during the last six years of his reign, and sat for two extended interviews with him. But I was a piker in Rozelle-ology until I saw Jerry Izenberg’s book. Read Rozelle: A Biography, and you’ll know not only why the NFL got gargantuan, but why Rozelle is the single biggest reason why it got so big.”—Peter King, senior writer for Sports Illustrated (Peter King 2014-03-03)
About the Author
Jerry Izenberg is a sports columnist emeritus for the Newark Star-Ledger and is the author of several books, including Through My Eyes: A Sports Writer’s 58-Year Journey. He won the Red Smith Award from the Associated Press Sports Editors and was inducted into the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Hall of Fame in 2000.
David Stern is former commissioner of the National Basketball Association.
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Michael J Evans
on September 28, 2014
Format: Hardcover
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If you are an NFL fan, this is a MUST read, from the best living sports writer in the country, one of only 2 reporters to cover every Super Bowl. Fabulous.....Hope my friends don't read this because they're getting the book as a Christmas present. 4 STARS!!!!!!
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Fred Sternburg
on September 24, 2014
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Everything you want to know about the modern era of the NFL and the man who transformed professional football into the No. 1 sport in the world. Told beautifuly by Jerry Izenberg, an eye witness to most of itl
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