Hail Victory: An Oral History of the Washington Redskins

Hail Victory: An Oral History of the Washington Redskins

by Thom Loverro
Hail Victory: An Oral History of the Washington Redskins

Hail Victory: An Oral History of the Washington Redskins

by Thom Loverro

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Overview

A you-are-there history of one of football's most successful and beloved teams

Who is the greatest quarterback in Redskins history? Baugh? Jurgensen? Theismann? Rypien? However you answer that question, you'll find plenty of evidence to support your argument in Hail Victory. Based on sportswriter Thom Loverro's exclusive interviews with a host of the greatest players ever to wear the team jersey, this comprehensive history of the tradition-rich Washington Redskins puts you on the 50-yard line to witness all of the team's most memorable moments and meet its greatest players, and you'll hear what they have to say about the brightest and darkest moments from the Skins' past. You'll discover:
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Sonny Jurgensen's last conversation with Vince Lombardi
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Jeff Rutledge's account of "the Greatest Comeback in Football History"
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Joe Theismann's take on the tackle that ended his career
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How George Allen assembled the "Over the Hill Gang"
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Joe Jacoby's Hog's-eye view of all three Redskins Super Bowl victories
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Gene Pepper's memories of playing with the legendary Sammy Baugh
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And much more


You'll also find color photos of outstanding players and coaches in action, including Lombardi, George Allen, Theismann, Jurgensen, Joe Gibbs, and many others. If you love the Skins, you must have Hail Victory!

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781620456811
Publisher: TURNER PUB CO
Publication date: 08/01/2007
Pages: 330
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Thom Loverro is a sports columnist for the Washington Times. His feature articles have appeared in Sports Illustrated, the New York Times, the Philadelphia Inquirer, Sport magazine, and others. He has been a guest on a number of television programs on HBO, ESPN, and many network affiliates.

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Table of Contents


Foreword   Joe Jacoby     vii
Acknowledgments     ix
Voices of the Redskins     xi
Introduction     1
Finding a Home     5
Futility     31
Sonny and Sam     55
A Block of Granite     77
Every Time You Win, You're Reborn     101
When You Lose, You Die a Little     133
Champions     165
Staying on Top     199
The Final Run     227
Changes     251
Epilogue     281
Photo Credits     287
Index     289
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