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Learn how these men joined the Cowboys fraternity. Recount with them the mood of the team and of each player leading up to his memorable moment and his thoughts on the game-told in his own words-as well as how his career fared and what he is doing today.
Listen to Hall of Fame running back Tony Dorsett describe how he almost missed the game in which he turned in the most prolific performance of his career; and learn how Emmitt Smith, the NFL's all-time leading rusher, learned to play with pain and how that helped him lead Dallas to a division-clinching win over the New York Giants despite a dislocated shoulder.
Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach talks about his frustration with coach Tom Landry shuffling him in and out of the lineup, and Hall of Fame defensive tackle Randy White remembers the transition from college to the NFL.
Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman relives his most emotional moment on the football field, and receiver Drew Pearson talks about the infamous Hail Mary. Receiver Tony Hill relives a thrilling 31-30 comeback win over the rival Washington Redskins on Monday Night Football. Safety James Washington talks about his heroic performance in Super Bowl XXVIII, and little-known running back Paul Palmer discusses his role in coach Jimmy Johnson's first NFL victory.
Other story standouts include those of cornerback Deion Sanders, Ring of Honor linebacker Chuck Howley, Super Bowl XXX MVP Larry Brown, Ring of Honor running back Don Perkins, Hall of Fame defensive tackle Bob Lilly, and special teams star Bill Bates among others.
Game of My Life: Dallas Cowboys takes you inside the most memorable game of 24 players and of head coach Jimmy Johnson that earned each of them a place in the history and lore of America's Team. Each chapter provides colorful detail on the player's favorite game and its significance to the history of one of the world's most recognized franchises.Learn how these men joined the Cowboys fraternity. Recount with them the mood of the team and of each player leading up to his memorable moment and his thoughts on the game-told in his own words-as well as how his career fared and what he is doing today.Listen to Hall of Fame running back Tony Dorsett describe how he almost missed the game in which he turned in the most prolific performance of his career; and learn how Emmitt Smith, the NFL's all-time leading rusher, learned to play with pain and how that helped him lead Dallas to a division-clinching win over the New York Giants despite a dislocated shoulder.Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach talks about his frustration with coach Tom Landry shuffling him in and out of the lineup, and Hall of Fame defensive tackle Randy White remembers the transition from college to the NFL.Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman relives his most emotional moment on the football field, and receiver Drew Pearson talks about the infamous Hail Mary. Receiver Tony Hill relives a thrilling 31-30 comeback win over the rival Washington Redskins on Monday Night Football. Safety James Washington talks about his heroic performance in Super Bowl XXVIII, and little-known running back Paul Palmer discusses his role in coach Jimmy Johnson's first NFL victory.Other story standouts include those of cornerback Deion Sanders,Ring of Honor linebacker Chuck Howley, Super Bowl XXX MVP Larry Brown, Ring of Honor running back Don Perkins, Hall of Fame defensive tackle Bob Lilly, and special teams star Bill Bates among others.
Anonymous
Posted September 4, 2006
I only read the chapters on Tony Dorsett, Tony Hill, Everson Walls, and Drew Pearson. In these few chapters i counted at least five errors: 1. Page 100 - The author states that Drew Pearson and Tony Hill both had 1000+ yards each in receiving in 1978. Neither player had 1000 yards receiving in 1978. It was 1979 when they each had 1000+ yards. 2. On this same page or close to it he also states that Tony Hill had more yards and receptions than Drew Pearson in 1977 and 1978. While the author is correct about 1978 (barely), he clearly is wrong about 1977 as Hill only had 2 receptions for 21 yards in 1977 and i think Drew Pearson led the league in receiving yards in 1977 with 870(?). If you combined the 1977 and 1978 stats, Pearson easily outperformed Hill over these two seasons. What's really frustrating is that the author later even recites Hill's 1977 stats correctly. 3. Page 132 - The author states that Everson Walls led the NFL in interceptions in 1981, 1983, and 1985. Walls led the league in interceptions in 1981, 1982, and 1985. 4. Page 142 - The most obvious mistake to any NFL fan - The author states that Washington beat Miami in Super Bowl XVII 27-10. The correct score was 27-17. 5. Page 92 - In the funniest and most ridiculous error that will be noticeable to any longtime Cowboy fan: In a passage where he is talking about the frustration Tony Dorsett was feeling during his rookie season of 1977, the author mentions Dorsett talking to backup quarterback Steve Pelleur on the sideline. Steve Pelleur's own rookie season was 1984. These errors would be forgivable were it not for the fact that the book jacket mentions that the author is 39 years old, grew up in Dallas, and has been covering the Cowboys since 1991. Still it was nice reliving some of the old Cowboy memories. G Lucio Fort Worth/Irving
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Learn how these men joined the Cowboys fraternity. Recount with them the mood of the team and of each player leading up to his ...