The NFL's Greatest Day: Roger Staubach, Franco Harris and the Story of Immaculate Saturday

by Brad Schultz

Overview

A tight, dramatic NFL playoff game is exciting on its own, but two of the most dramatic in the same afternoon might result in the most compelling day in football history. This book is the first to capture the excitement and tension of December 23, 1972, when Pittsburgh played Oakland and Dallas met San Francisco in a pair of first-round playoff games that captivated millions. One game saw Dallas rally from three scores down in the fourth quarter, while the other featured the most famous ending in league history--the Immaculate Reception. This book details both high-stakes games as well as the historic season that led each team to the 1972 playoffs. Also covered are the men behind the miracles--some captured the moment to become heroes and legends, while others let success slip through their grasp. Two games, one afternoon, countless memories.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476676890
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date:	08/22/2019
Pages:	202
Sales rank:	281,513
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.70(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

The late Brad Schultz was the pastor at Zion Evangelical Church in Shelbyville, Indiana. Before entering the pastorate he spent 15 years in television sports as an anchor, reporter and producer. He then taught 15 years as a full professor of journalism at the University of Mississippi. He wrote twelve books on sports history and journalism, andp produced several sports documentaries.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Preface
 1. A Football for Sam
 2. The System
 3. The Blessed Virgin Is Proud of Me
 4. Rooney U
 5. Rivalry—Part I
 6. A Season Begins
 7. Soul Brother with Italian Legs
 8. Fight to the Finish
 9. Pregame
10. Same Old Steelers
11. If Someone Goes Down, You Gotta Go
12. Miracle of All Miracles
13. Now You Know What It’s Like to Lose
14. Rivalry—Part II
15. If We Can Just Hang On…
16. Do the Guys Still Blame Me?
17. Victory Postponed
18. You’re Supposed to Be Tough
19. Keep It Immaculate
20. Postgame
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index