Total Patriots

Weighing in at a hefty 5.4 lbs, Total Patriots is the first and only comprehensive New England Patriots encyclopedia containing all the information every dedicated Patriot fan needs to know. Comprised not only of statistics, but also dramatic photographs, player profiles, compelling game-story recaps, and trivia, Total Patriots tells the who, what, where, how, and when of every dramatic offensive, defensive, and special teams play in the team’s history. It is an invaluable reference tool no fan will want to be without.

GINO CAPPELLETTI to meet fans this month
Gino Cappelletti and Bob Hyldburg will be signing copies of TOTAL PATRIOTS on Tuesday, December 15 @ 4 p.m. at BJ's Wholesale Club (26 Whittier Street). Please go to the official page for TOTAL PATRIOTS for further details.

Total Patriots
Total Patriots: The Definitive Encyclopedia of the World-Class Franchise delves into that rich history with an unparalleled enthusiasm for the statistics and stories that comprise one of the most respected franchises in professional sports. Author Bob Hyldburg's meticulous research uncovered a wealth of never-before-published data. From the team's early days in the AFL-when the team was led by Butch Songin, Gino Cappelletti, and Ron Burton-to its dynasty days under the leadership of Tom Brady, Troy Brown, and Tedy Bruschi, Total Patriots is the ultimate resource for Patriots fans, football historians and trivia buffs alike.

 

The New England Patriots' first Super Bowl championship in 2001, followed by dramatic back-to-back Super Bowl victories in 2003 and 2004, marked the culmination of more than 40 years of spirited competition on the gridiron and the arrival of a football dynasty. Along the way, the Patriots have endured their fair share of trials and tribulations and have forged a proud franchise that featured the talents of legends including:

• Gino Cappelletti
• Babe Parilli
• Nick Buoniconti
• Jim Nance
• Jim Plunkett
• John Hannah
• Sam Cunningham
• Steve Nelson
• Russ Francis
• Steve Grogan
• Stanley Morgan
• Andre Tippett
• Doug Flutie
• Drew Bledsoe
• Ben Coates
• Willie McGinest
• Ty Law
• Tedy Bruschi
• Randy Moss

 

This illustrated volume contains profiles of the more than 960 players who have worn the uniform, from Rabih Abdullah to Scott Zolak; season-by-season narratives spanning five decades of Patriots football; a battery of statistics and records; and a treasure trove of unforgettable moments, anecdotes and fun facts. Total Patriots is for anyone who considers himself or herself a die-hard Patriots fan, as well as for anyone who loves the game of football enough to appreciate this franchise's unique place in NFL history.

 

About the author:

Bob Hyldburg has been a loyal Patriots fan since watching them play against the Buffalo Bills at Fenway Park in 1968. He has shared his extensive research with Patriots Hall of Famers including Nick Buoniconti, Gino Cappelletti, Ben Coates, Steve Grogan, John Hannah, Mike Haynes, Stanley Morgan, Steve Nelson, Babe Parilli and Andre Tippett. He graduated with a business degree from Northeastern University in 1981. Over the last 15 years, he has diligently pursued his dream of capturing the team's vast history by researching every Patriots player and chronicling every Patriots game. Hyldburg has been acknowledged as one of the most creative Patriots historians, and he has worked for the NFL as a photographer for every Patriots home game since the 2005 season.

 

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CONTACT: Bill Ames, Triumph Books, 312.252.1248, b.ames@triumphbooks.com