"Then Madden Said to Summerall..." The Best NFL Stories Ever Told

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excerpt: THEN MADDEN SAID TO SUMMERALL best untold stories
Everyone knows that the best football stories are from the locker room, a sacred place to which average fans can't gain access. You've heard announcers make similar pronouncements-that the funniest and best moments in football (though not always meeting FCC requirements) often occur when the cameras are turned off. Now fans can share in some of these memorable and humorous episodes thanks to THEN MADDEN SAID TO SUMMERALL: THE BEST NFL STORIES EVER TOLD by Matthew Shepatin. Learn more about what is going through the minds of the men who were legends in the announcers' booth in this free exclusive online excerpt from THEN MADDEN SAID TO SUMMERALL.

Then Madden Said to Summerall
True professional football fans don't need to read about the history of the National Football League because most of them have both followed and lived it their entire lives. However, there are many intriguing and humorous behind-the-scenes stories about some of the NFL's most beloved and infamous teams, players and coaches that many fans have never heard before.

 

Then Madden Said to Summerall...The Best NFL Stories Ever Told by Matthew Shepatin/foreword by Pat Summerall delves into some of the most memorable stories about your favorite players, coaches and most cherished games throughout the incredible history of the NFL.  The book also comes with an exclusive audio CD that features interviews with NFL legends.

 

Then Madden Said to Summerall touches on some of the most famous gunslingers, gridiron generals, big gamers, playmakers and punishers in NFL history including:

• Johnny Unitas
• Joe Namath
• Terry Bradshaw
• Dan Marino
• Brett Favre
• Vince Lombardi
• Tom Landry
• Don Shula
• Bill Walsh
• Joe Montana
• John Elway
• Emmitt Smith
• Tom Brady
• Frank Gifford
• Gale Sayers
• Jerry Rice
• Barry Sanders
• Dick Butkus
• Lawrence Taylor
• Jim Brown
• Walter Payton

 

Matthew Shepatin has both heard and witnessed unforgettable stories during his time as a journalist working with some of the biggest and most knowledgeable personalities in the sports and entertainment industry.  Shepatin waded through decades of heroics and hijinks to highlight some of the all-time greatest tales from the most memorable figures to take the field in NFL markets across the country. The dozens of stories make for a fascinating read that pro football fans of all ages will remember for years to come.

 

Whether you're a fan of the New York Giants, New England Patriots, Chicago Bears, Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Cowboys or any other proud franchise and you just want to learn a few new interesting tidbits from the incredible history of the NFL, Then Madden Said to Summerall has something for everyone.

 

About the Author:

Matthew Shepatin is a New York City-based author and journalist. His stories on American culture, entertainment, and sports have appeared in New York Magazine, Esquire, Slate, Los Angeles Times, Playboy, Radar, Time Out New York, and the Village Voice. A regular columnist for New Jersey Monthly, he is also a contributing writer on The Enlightened Bracketologist: The Final Four of Everything by Mark Reiter and Richard Sandomir, and The Mad Dog Hall Of Fame: The Ultimate Top-Ten Rankings of the Best in Sports by Chris Russo and Allen St. John.

 

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