Game of My Life Indianapolis Colts: Memorable Stories of Colts Football
In 1984, after more than thirty years as the Baltimore Colts, the franchise moved to their present home in Indianapolis, where they began their tenure as one of the most successful NFL teams.

In Game of My Life Indianapolis Colts, devoted fans can join their beloved team in the action on the field and behind the scenes in the locker room, as they relive many of the greatest moments in Indianapolis Colts history. Readers will relish tales of Colts’ glory through first-hand interviews with beloved players including Peyton Manning, Andrew Luck, Adam Vinatieri, Edgerrin James, and Marshall Faulk.

Within these pages, Colts expert Mike Chappell will take readers through the early years in Indiana, the major 2007 Super Bowl win under Manning, and their continued success with quarterback Andrew Luck. Over thirty years of Colt experience is represented here, making it a must have for every true fan.

Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team.

Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
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Game of My Life Indianapolis Colts: Memorable Stories of Colts Football
In 1984, after more than thirty years as the Baltimore Colts, the franchise moved to their present home in Indianapolis, where they began their tenure as one of the most successful NFL teams.

In Game of My Life Indianapolis Colts, devoted fans can join their beloved team in the action on the field and behind the scenes in the locker room, as they relive many of the greatest moments in Indianapolis Colts history. Readers will relish tales of Colts’ glory through first-hand interviews with beloved players including Peyton Manning, Andrew Luck, Adam Vinatieri, Edgerrin James, and Marshall Faulk.

Within these pages, Colts expert Mike Chappell will take readers through the early years in Indiana, the major 2007 Super Bowl win under Manning, and their continued success with quarterback Andrew Luck. Over thirty years of Colt experience is represented here, making it a must have for every true fan.

Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team.

Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
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Game of My Life Indianapolis Colts: Memorable Stories of Colts Football

Game of My Life Indianapolis Colts: Memorable Stories of Colts Football

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Overview

In 1984, after more than thirty years as the Baltimore Colts, the franchise moved to their present home in Indianapolis, where they began their tenure as one of the most successful NFL teams.

In Game of My Life Indianapolis Colts, devoted fans can join their beloved team in the action on the field and behind the scenes in the locker room, as they relive many of the greatest moments in Indianapolis Colts history. Readers will relish tales of Colts’ glory through first-hand interviews with beloved players including Peyton Manning, Andrew Luck, Adam Vinatieri, Edgerrin James, and Marshall Faulk.

Within these pages, Colts expert Mike Chappell will take readers through the early years in Indiana, the major 2007 Super Bowl win under Manning, and their continued success with quarterback Andrew Luck. Over thirty years of Colt experience is represented here, making it a must have for every true fan.

Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team.

Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781613219089
Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC
Publication date: 09/06/2016
Series: Game of My Life
Pages: 212
Sales rank: 980,635
Product dimensions: 6.30(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Mike Chappell has covered the Colts since their relocation to Indianapolis in 1984. He retired from the Indianapolis Star in 2014 but has continued to provide Colts content for various Indianapolis media outlets, the most recent being CBS4 and FOX59. He was on hand for their first training camp in Anderson, Indiana, their first regular-season victory, and their 29–17 win over the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI that delivered a world championship to Indianapolis. He is a member of the Indianapolis Sportswriters and Sportscasters Hall of Fame.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii

Foreword Jim Irsay ix

Introduction xiii

Chapter 1 Andrew Luck, Quarterback (2012-Present) 1

Chapter 2 Peyton Manning, Quarterback (1998-2011) 9

Chapter 3 Marlin Jackson, Defensive Back (2005-2009) 19

Chapter 4 Tony Dungy, Head Coach (2002-2008) 25

Chapter 5 Reggie Wayne, Wide Receiver (2001-2014) 33

Chapter 6 Chuck PaganO, Head Coach (2012-Present) 41

Chapter 7 David Thornton, Linebacker (2002-2005) 49

Chapter 8 Edgerrin James, Running Back (1999-2005) 57

Chapter 9 Aaron Bailey, Wide Receiver (1994-1998) 65

Chapter 10 Eric Dickerson, Running Back (1987-1991) 71

Chapter 11 Adam Vinatieri, Placekicker (2006-Present) 79

Chapter 12 Antoine Bethea, Safety (2006-2013) 87

Chapter 13 Jason Belser, Safety (1992-2000) 95

Chapter 14 Marcus Pollard, Tight End (1995-2004) 101

Chapter 15 Marshall Faulk, Running Back (1994-1998) 107

Chapter 16 Jerraud Powers, Cornerback (2009-2012) 115

Chapter 17 Brandon Stokley, Wide Receiver (2003-2006) 123

Chapter 18 Zack Crockett, Running Back (1995-1998) 131

Chapter 19 Bill Brooks, Wide Receiver (1986-1992) 139

Chapter 20 Mark Herrmann, Quarterback (1983-1984,1990-1992)… 147

Chapter 21 Gary Bracket!, Linebacker (2003-2011) 155

Chapter 22 Cato June, Linebacker (2003-2006) 163

Chapter 23 Ray Buchanan, Cornerback (1993-1996) 169

Chapter 24 Jim Sorgi, Quarterback (2004-2009) 177

Chapter 25 Ben Utt, Guard (1982-1989) 185

Epilogue 191

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