Titles by Todd Schmidt

<p><strong>A captivating memoir of Raiders football under John Madden</strong></p><p>From the Immaculate Reception to the Sea of Hands to his game-changing, fumble-forcing tackle in Super Bowl XI, Phil Villapiano lived at the heart of football history. One of the fastest and fiercest linebackers of his era, Villapiano was a four-time Pro Bowler and two-time All Pro who built his reputation on big plays and bigger rivalries&mdash;especially his legendary battles and enduring friendship with Franco Harris.</p><p><em>Just Tackle, Baby!</em> captures Villapiano&rsquo;s grit, humor, and passion, bringing to life the heights of the Silver and Black and the unrestrained spirit of the NFL in the 1970s.<br /><br /><strong>&#8203;More than a traditional memoir, this is a front-row seat to football&rsquo;s Wild West, told by a player who lived the highs and lows of the era as he helped define it.</strong></p>