REVIEWS"Tightly written and sharply focused....The book gives splendid insights into the complexity of the pro game, the lightning improvisations coaches must make and the selflessness of the Green Bay players." --The New York Times"The book that defines [pro football] best, and with the most literary distinction....As [Lombardi] describes a man's job on the field, he also probes his psyche--his strengths and weaknesses as a human being." --Book WeekDESCRIPTION"All week long there builds up inside of you a competitive animosity toward that other man, that counterpart across the field. All week long he is the symbol, the epitome, of what you must defeat...." --Vince LombardiIf pro football is warfare, then the battle is won or lost in the six days before Sunday. Written by legendary head
… read more...coach Vince Lombardi, the book details a week in the Green Bay Packers' 1962 championship season. Lombardi assesses the grit of players and coaches. A must read for all true fans of pro football. A sports classic.Co-authored with sports writing great W.C. Heinz ("The Professional", "M*A*S*H").Read More read less...