What a Game They Played (HarperCollins, 1984)
Richard Whittingham
Out of print: available secondhand
Listed: Pro Football Journal Top 100, #3

Author Richard Whittingham interviews 18 of the key figures in the early days of professional football, including Red Grange, Johnny Blood and Sammy Baugh. After a brief introduction to each figure, Whittingham presents their story in first person as they relate their experiences from the era. What a Game They Played also includes a good selection of photographs and assorted pieces of trivia.

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