The ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia, Second Edition [Paperback]

Pete Palmer (Editor), Ken Pullis (Editor), Sean Lahman (Editor), Tod Maher (Editor), Matthew Silverman (Editor), Gary Gillette (Editor), Ron Jaworski (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 5, 2007 | Series: ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia

From ESPN: The most complete and up-to-date pro football reference ever compiled!
Weighing in at a whopping 1,536 pages, this updated edition of the best football encyclopedia available features lists of all players ever drafted by the NFL and AFL in the amateur drafts since 1920, expanded defense and specialists registers, all-time leaders in single-game performances, and all-time rankings of players by Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections. A special essay on the history of the NFL on television is sure to delight fans of the gridiron. And, of course it includes all of the resources, fact listings, and records true devotees expect: comprehensive year-by-year and team-by-team rushing, passing, receiving, kicking, punting, sacks, and returns statistics for all players in NFL history; far-reaching details on football history, award recipients, draft picks, and loads more stats on teams, coaches, and stadiums.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1536 pages
• Publisher: Sterling; 2 edition (August 5, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402752504
• ISBN-13: 978-1402752506
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #513,618 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #89 in Books > Education & Reference > Encyclopedias > Sports

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE encyclopedia all NFL fans should have., October 15, 2007

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P. Sullivan (Lewiston, ID) - See all my reviews
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If you are really into NFL football and its history, this encyclopedia should be sitting on your coffee table year round (at least Sept through Jan). ESPN has compiled a comprehensive volume giving you the answers to nearly every NFL trivia question imaginable. It nearly has it all! From player stats (every player), to the Super Bowls, Hall of Fame, ProBowl, the Draft, and Season and All-Time records. This 1500 page mecca of NFL info will meet and surpass your expectations. There is no better paper weight of knowledge on the planet. You cannot even find this type of info on the internet. It will be the best $25 you've ever spent!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Impressive collection of information!, April 28, 2009

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After my wife finished her bachelors degree she announced that she now wanted to study football. Realizing I probably have the best wife in the history of the world, (at least since football was invented), I set out to help her accomplish her goal. She's been pretty into football for a number of years, but wanted to learn all of the terminology (such as Post Route, Slant, etc...), the detailed rules, and general history of the game including important players throughout the history of the game. She and I got on Amazon and bought about a half dozen football books, including this one.

At a whopping 1520+ pages, it contains more information that virtually any human could take in. More of a reference than a book you would sit down and read, it will allow you to get all those call in radio show questions right, as well as prove who knows what they're talking about when debating player stats, game scores, etc... My wife likes the book, but obviously isn't going to read it cover-to-cover.

As a reference, the book is fantastic. Bear in mind that this version is now a couple years out of date (it was published in 2007) so if you want the most recent stats, get a newer edition.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ESPN NFL Encyclopedia, September 13, 2010

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The ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia, Second Edition

It's everything I wanted as a history of the NFL, its players, and teams. If you can think of it, it's in there.