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What a Game They Played: An Inside Look at the Golden Era of Pro Football

5 reviews
Richard Whittingham

Bison Books, 2002

Excellent look at early NFL
This book is a collection of semi-autobiographies of many of the most famous NFL football players of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s when the league was just getting started and fighting for its spot in the sun. Each chapter centered around one player such as Sammy Baugh, Sid Luckman and host of other legendary players still alive to write their story. Its an insightful look of the "good old days" NFL, ...

Illustrated History Of The New York Giants

2 reviews
Richard Whittingham, Wellington Mara

Triumph Books (IL), 2005

Best Present Ever
I purchased the Illustrated History of the New York Giants for my husband, a big fan, I never know what to get him but this gift was a huge hit, he loves the book. Thank you.

Boy Wonder of Wall Street: The Life and Times of Financier Eddie Gilbert

4 reviews
Richard Whittingham

Texere, 2003

Need a new hero in your life?
Richard Whittingham has always produced exciting and important books (in military history, police novels, sports history, etc.). So it shouldn't have come as a surprise when I picked up his latest, "Boy Wonder of Wall Street" (biography), and had trouble putting it down. But I was surprised. After all, what's to admire about another financier (yawn), especially one who has been labeled an ...

Martial Justice: The Last Mass Execution in the United States (Bluejacket Books Series)

3 reviews
Richard Whittingham

US Naval Institute Press, 1997

A conflict between honor and the fight against tyranny.
Martial Justice: The Last Mass Execution in the United States is a compelling account of a conflict between honor and the fight against tyranny. A historical tragedy of German Submariner POW Werner Drechsler who was willing to sacrifice the bond of comradeship to save his homeland. On the other side, seven fellow German Submariner POWs who see Drechsler as a traitor. The actions taken by ...

What Bears They Were: Chicago Bears Greats Talk About Their Teams, Their Coaches, and the Times of Their Lives

1 review
Richard Whittingham

Triumph Books (IL), 2002

For Bears Fans Only
My cousin loves to read this book when his beloved Bears aren't playing.

Joe D: On the street with a Chicago homicide cop

1 review
Richard Whittingham

Argus Communications, 1980

Very Interesting book that Joe D. shares .....
Good book that gives alot of good feedback i just wish he had more information to give on the "The Murder of Valerie Percy Case!!!" a 40 year unsolved cold case. I was mainly researching for information and hoping that Joe D., had more information to bring to light when he was put on the murder case years ago; however, he states he was taken off!!! How sad ... There was an article done on ...

Hail Redskins: A Celebration of the Greateest Players, Teams, and Coaches

2 reviews
Richard Whittingham

Triumph Books (IL), 2004

hail to the redskins
great book. a redskins fan should not be without it.

Illustrated History Of The Dodgers

2 reviews
Richard Whittingham

Triumph Books, 2005

Illustrated History of the Dodgers
As a long time Dodger baseball fan (over 50 years), I found the book very informative, intereting reading, and sprinkled with good photos. Great book for any Dodger fan. The book does a good job in a chronilogical order of telling the story of the organization - players, management, and owners. There were many tidbits that I learned new or did not remember until reading the book.

Rites of Autumn: The Story of College Football

10 reviews
Richard Whittingham

Free Press, 2001

One of the best football books!
I collect football books. As an historian, I look for books that cover the glorious tradition and history of the game. This book is perfect if you're looking for that theme. First of all, check out the cover. The cover tells the story of this book. It takes you back to a different era. I love this book. It is one of my favorites. It covers everything and makes for a great coffee table book. I ...

The Dimaggio Albums

2 reviews
Joe DiMaggio

Putnam, 1989

Excellent "scrapbook" of DiMaggio's Career
This is a Two Volume set of books that is a collection of newspaper clippings, advertisements, and personal memories from Joe himself. There is a lot of material in this set. This is a must if you are a fan of Joltin' Joe or the Yankees or just a baseball fan in general. Also included are the stats for Joe's entire minor- and major-league career. Many Photos. Enjoy!

For The Glory Of Their Game: Stories of Life in the NFL by the Men Who Lived It
Richard Whittingham

Triumph Books (IL), 2005

Many fans consider the three decades following World War II to be the golden era of the game. Before big money, 350-pounders, and scripted plays, football was played by young man who simply loved the game. In For the Glory of Their Game, the men who played, coached, and shaped the game in the fifties through the early eighties share their stories and anecdotes about this glorious period.

What Giants They Were

2 reviews
Richard Whittingham

Triumph Books, 2000

Thanks for the Memories!
"What Giants They Were" is a fond look back at the New York Giants. Those folks most likely to enjoy WGTW will remember when one specified "football Giants" when referring to that franchise! The tale recalls a very special time for this reviewer: He can well remember taking a short subway trip to Yankee Stadium and purchasing a bleacher ticket-the day of the game. Price: $2.00. He could buy a ...

Bears: In Their Own Words : Chicago Bear Greats Talk About the Team, the Game, the Coaches, and the Times of ...

1 review
Richard Whittingham

Contemporary Books, 1992

A must have for any Chicago Bears fan. A GREAT book!
This is a wonderful book written by Bears of every football era. I've read it many times over and will continue to do so. If you like the Chicago Bears, you will enjoy this book. I can't recommend it high enough. You hear from lots of the guys you'd expect, McMahon, Sayers, Ditka, Butkus, etc., but I also really enjoyed the players who were there in the Bears golden days of the 1940's, guys ...

The Bears: A 75-Year Celebration

2 reviews
Richard Whittingham

Taylor Pub, 1994

A must-have for Bears fans
Whittingham's book gives a wealth of information on one of the most historic franchises in sports history. Great pictures, stories, players, coaches, and statistics add up to give the whole picture of the Chicago Bears. Even though they are not too good right now, they have a history that cannot be matched by too many teams in the NFL or any other sport for that matter. If you want an in-depth ...

Sunday's Heroes: NFL Legends Talk About the Times of Their Lives

1 review
Richard Whittingham

Triumph Books (IL), 2004

Are You Ready for Some Football?
Just before Championship Sunday last week, I wanted to read something to get me in the mood for the two big games. Sunday's Heroes turned out to be a good choice. The book's concept is simple. Talk to the greats of the NFL game and ask them to share their favorite stories about their own careers and the other greats they have known. Then, generously illustrate those comments with black and ...

The Chicago Bears: From George Halas to Super Bowl Xx, an Illustrated History

1 review
Richard Whittingham

Simon & Schuster, 1986

Perhaps the definitive history of the NFL thru 1980
This book may be about the Chicago Bears, but by necessity it covers the formation of the NFL, and the history of the league. A fantastic book for any Bear fan, it chronicles the Bear teams season by season, starting from the very seeds of the NFL up until the 1980s. Complete with hundreds of photographs (mostly black and white), the book provides an easy-to-read history of Bear teams. While ...

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