Mean on Sunday (Rev): The Autobiography of Ray Nitschke [Paperback]

Robert, Frsl Wells (Author), Robert W. Wells (Reader), Gary D'Amato (Epilogue)

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Prairie Oak Press; 2 edition (October 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1879483548
• ISBN-13: 978-1879483545
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,469,829 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a must read for "glory year" Green Bay Packers fans, January 29, 1999

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This review is from: Mean on Sunday (Rev): The Autobiography of Ray Nitschke (Paperback)

Ray Nitschke gives great insight into the human side of professional football. Takes readers on a great journey, from being orphaned as child, to success with the Fighting Illini, and finally to near immortal status as a member of The Green Bay Packers. Definitely not your typical pro-athlete memoirs.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A VERY GOOD LOOK THE PACKER GREAT, July 13, 2002

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This review is from: Mean on Sunday (Rev): The Autobiography of Ray Nitschke (Paperback)

THIS BOOK IS VERY INTERESTING, WELL WRITTEN, AND DONE WITH HONESTY. RAY'S TEAM ATTITUDE AND WORK ETHICS ARE A BREATH OF FRESH AIR. HE WAS A BUTT KICKER AND A FORCE IN THE NFL. THIS IS A MUST READ FOR ALL FOOTBALL FANS. TO GET A REAL GOOD LOOK AT HOW FOOTBALL SHOULD BE PLAYED READ THIS. ONE HELLUVA GOOD READ.
VERY RECOMMENDED.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Football Player, Great Man, September 19, 2008

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This review is from: Mean on Sunday (Rev): The Autobiography of Ray Nitschke (Paperback)

Ray Nitschke is arguably the greatest middle linebacker to play football, but people often forget what a great man he was. Honest, caring, and a passionate about football are only a few ways to describe him. Originally penned in 1973, immediately after his playing days, "Mean on Sunday" is an all too concise memoir of his life through his playing days.

The Green Bay Packers of the 1960's were one of the great football dynasties, if not the greatest. Nitschke was a central figure of those teams. From his rough childhood as an orphan to his college playing days at the University of Illinois where he dreamed of playing for the Bears, he is forthcoming in his storytelling. The tales of the Lombardi championship teams are classic, and have served as a source for other works. Yet when he begins telling of his playing days, I feel that he holds something back.

As far as content, "Nitschke" by Edward Gruver is more thorough because of the inclusion of Nitschke's later years. Also, in his memoir, Nitschke never admits to the physical discomfort he endured in his final years. He was too proud to make excuses for his limitations, embodying the toughness Lombardi expected while always being a good man.