The President's Team: The 1963 Army-Navy Game and the Assassination of JFK

( 6 )

Pick Up In Store

Hardcover (First)

$17.25

BN.com price

$25.00 List Price (Save 31%)

Eligible for FREE SHIPPING details

Usually ships within 24 hours - Same Day delivery in Manhattan details

Marketplace (New and Used)

from

$6.98

$25.00 List Price (Save 72%)

Usually ships within 1-2 business days

All (15)

Used (5)

New (10)

Page 1 of 2

Showing 1 – 10 of 15 (2 pages)

$6.98

(Save 72%)

Paper_Tiger_Books

Seller since 2007

Feedback rating:

(3533)

Condition:

New — never opened or used in original packaging.

Like New — packaging may have been opened. A "Like New" item is suitable to give as a gift.

Very Good — may have minor signs of wear on packaging but item works perfectly and has no damage.

Good — item is in good condition but packaging may have signs of shelf wear/aging or torn packaging. All specific defects should be noted in the Comments section associated with each item.

Acceptable — item is in working order but may show signs of wear such as scratches or torn packaging. All specific defects should be noted in the Comments section associated with each item.

Used — An item that has been opened and may show signs of wear. All specific defects should be noted in the Comments section associated with each item.

Refurbished — A used item that has been renewed or updated and verified to be in proper working condition. Not necessarily completed by the original manufacturer.

Very Good

0760337624 Never used! Overstock from publisher with moderate wear to its edges.

Ships from: Pittsburgh, PA

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

•Standard, 48 States
•Standard (AK, HI)
•Express, 48 States
•Express (AK, HI)

$6.98

(Save 72%)

Books Revisited MN

Seller since 2005

Feedback rating:

(104)

Condition: Very Good

2009 Hardcover Very Good 0760337624 hardcover in dustacket. slight shelfwear to jacket, else an excellent copy! gift quality.

Ships from: Saint Cloud, MN

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

•Canadian
•International
•Standard, 48 States
•Standard (AK, HI)
•Express, 48 States
•Express (AK, HI)

$6.98

(Save 72%)

Booksrevisited

Seller since 2009

Feedback rating:

(1219)

Condition: Very Good

0760337624 hardcover in dustacket. slight shelfwear to jacket, else an excellent copy! gift quality.

Ships from: Saint Cloud, MN

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

•Canadian
•International
•Standard, 48 States
•Standard (AK, HI)
•Express, 48 States
•Express (AK, HI)

$15.25

(Save 39%)

books_Xpress

Seller since 2012

Feedback rating:

(849)

Condition: New

BRAND NEW - 100% GUARANTEED! Fast shipping

Ships from: Bayonne, NJ

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

•Standard, 48 States
•Standard (AK, HI)

$16.50

(Save 34%)

SuperBookDeals-

Seller since 2008

Feedback rating:

(12831)

Condition: Like New

Brand New, Perfect Condition, Please allow 4-14 business days for delivery. 100% Money Back Guarantee, Over 1,000,000 customers served.

Ships from: South Bend, IN

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

•Canadian
•International
•Standard, 48 States
•Standard (AK, HI)

$16.75

(Save 33%)

SuperBookDeals-

Seller since 2008

Feedback rating:

(12831)

Condition: New

Brand New, Perfect Condition, Please allow 4-14 business days for delivery. 100% Money Back Guarantee, Over 1,000,000 customers served.

Ships from: South Bend, IN

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

•Canadian
•International
•Standard, 48 States
•Standard (AK, HI)

$16.76

(Save 33%)

BargainBookStores

Seller since 2010

Feedback rating:

(7644)

Condition: New

BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!

Ships from: Grand Rapids, MI

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

•Canadian
•International
•Standard, 48 States
•Standard (AK, HI)
•Express, 48 States
•Express (AK, HI)

$16.79

(Save 33%)

PaperbackshopUS

Seller since 2009

Feedback rating:

(4141)

Condition: New

This item will be shipped from our warehouse in Chicago.

Ships from: Aurora, IL

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

•Standard, 48 States
•Standard (AK, HI)

$16.88

(Save 32%)

PaperbackshopUS

Seller since 2009

Feedback rating:

(4141)

Condition: New

This item will be shipped from our warehouse in Chicago.

Ships from: Aurora, IL

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

•Standard, 48 States
•Standard (AK, HI)

$16.88

(Save 32%)

ExpeditedBooksUS

Seller since 2010

Feedback rating:

(729)

Condition: New

This brand new book will be shipped from our warehouse in Chicago.

Ships from: Aurora, IL

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

•Standard, 48 States
•Standard (AK, HI)
•Express, 48 States
•Express (AK, HI)

Page 1 of 2

Showing 1 – 10 of 15 (2 pages)

NOOK Book (eBook)

$16.25

BN.com price

$25.00 List Price (Save 35%)

Available on NOOK devices and apps

Need a NOOK? Explore Now

All Available Formats + Editions

Customers Who Bought This Also Bought

ADVERTISING

Overview

President John F. Kennedy, a former naval hero and a passionate football fan, was looking forward to watching the Midshipmen take on the Cadets at the annual Army-Navy game on November 30, 1963. "I hope to be on the winning side when the game ends," he telegrammed the Navy coach on November 20. Two days later, the president was assassinated in Dallas, changing the nation forever.

Exploring the close relationship between President Kennedy and the Navy football squad of the early 1960s, author Michael Connelly describes how the 1963 Army-Navy game—-which was played on December 7 after an initial postponement—-served as a welcome distraction for a nation in mourning while provding a opportunity to honor JFK's memory. Connelly ties together the historic Army-Navy rivalry with the changing political landscape of the 1960s, both at home and overseas. The President's Team delves into Kennedy's love of football and the special bond he established with many of the Navy players, including Heisman winner and former Hall of Famer Roger Staubach.

Editorial Reviews

Library Journal

Boston Herald sportswriter Connelly (Rebound!) offers a fresh take on the early 1960s by exploring the connection between touch-football-playing war hero President John F. Kennedy and the successful Naval Academy football team that produced two Heisman Trophy winners, Joe Bellino and Roger Staubach, in four years. Relying on research and on his own interviews, the author goes through the 1963 season game by game with the nationally ranked Midshipmen losing only to Southern Methodist in a rough October contest in Dallas. Just before the much-anticipated annual battle with 7-2 Army, though, the President was assassinated in the seminal horrific event of the era. With the nation in mourning, the game was delayed, but when the sobered service teams finally met, it was a thrilling contest that wasn't decided until the final play at the goal line. Navy won and was invited to play top-ranked Texas in the Cotton Bowl, but on New Year's Day Navy once again met defeat in Dallas. Connelly concludes the book by telling where the players are now. VERDICT A fascinating glimpse at a time still in memory but far gone from today; recommended for all college football fans.—John Maxymuk, Rutgers Univ. Lib., Camden, NJ

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780760337622
Publisher: MBI Publishing Company
Publication date: 11/15/2009
Edition description: First
Pages: 304
Sales rank: 228,336
Product dimensions: 6.36 (w) x 9.24 (h) x 1.15 (d)

Meet the Author

Michael Connelly is the author of Rebound! and 26 Miles to Boston, as well as a writer for the Boston Herald, where he hosts a regular blog. http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/sports/michael_connelly/

Customer Reviews

Average Rating 4

( 6 )

Rating Distribution

( 4 )
( 0 )
( 1 )
( 0 )
( 1 )

If you've bought this product, tell the world how you liked it.

Write a Review

Anonymous

Posted September 19, 2011

Great book.

In depth look at an historical part of Jack Kennedy and the Navy football team.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.
Anonymous

Posted December 24, 2009

Amazing, Inspiring Work - True American Heroes

A well-written, touching, inspiring true story of some of the most incredible leaders and human beings our country has ever known.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.
Koepp

Posted November 25, 2009

I Also Recommend:

President's Team - a great read!

This was an extraordinary time in history and Connelly brought the events and the amazing people clearly to light in his book. For the tradition and rivalry of the game to have be directly tied to one of the most devastating periods in American history secured it one of the most important games of it's time and I'm glad that I now know about it.

Connelly's books are always a great read but this may just be his best yet. Anyone who enjoys football, is associated with Army or Navy, or is a Kennedy buff will, of course, enjoy the book but I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it since I was too young to remember 1963 firsthand and have never been associated with the Army-Navy game. I found that I could not put the book down as I learned more about the people and as the Army Navy game approached. It's amazing to think of the leaders who came out of that team and that their brotherhood carries forward even today. It was an easy and very enjoyable read.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.
Anonymous

Posted November 15, 2011

No text was provided for this review.
Anonymous

Posted August 9, 2011

No text was provided for this review.

If you find inappropriate content, please report it to Barnes & Noble

The President's Team: The 1963 Army-Navy Game and the Assassination of JFK

Pick Up in Store

Available on NOOK devices and apps

All Available Formats + Editions

Customers Who Bought This Also Bought

More About This Book

Overview

Related Subjects

Editorial Reviews

Library Journal

Product Details

Meet the Author

Rating Distribution

Great book.

Amazing, Inspiring Work - True American Heroes

President's Team - a great read!