Sanctioned Savagery by Michael Oriard, review
A history of violence in American football, Sanctioned Savagery by Michael Oriard explores the sport’s brutality and the cultural forces that shaped the game.
Lost Champions by Gretchen Atwood, review
The overlooked true story of four Black players who integrated pro football in 1946 - a year before Jackie Robinson broke baseball’s color barrier.
Pigskin Nation by Jesse Berrett, review
Jesse Berrett examines how pro football became deeply intertwined with American politics during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Rocket Men by John Eisenberg, review
John Eisenberg presents a deeply researched look at the struggle for equal treatment for black quarterbacks.
The Science of Football by Will Carroll & Tyler Brooke, review
An overview of how modern football is being transformed by technology, from improved surgical techniques to virtual reality broadcasts.
Football’s Fearless Activists by Mike Freeman, review
Journalist Mike Freeman tells the story of anti-racism protests by NFL athletes and the backlash they faced from the NFL, right-wing fans and even the President.
Love, Zac by Reid Forgrave, review
Youth football, concussions and masculinity are examined in this tragic story of a 24-year-old stricken by CTE.
Growing Up On the Gridiron by Vicki Mayk, review
The story of Penn player Owen Thomas, who took his own life aged 21, and was later found to have CTE.