Tales from the Eagles Sidelines [Hardcover]

Gordon Forbes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 4, 2002

The Philadelphia Eagles were just a touchdown away from the 2002 Super Bowl. Two decades ago, the Eagles made it to the 1981 Super Bowl. In between and long before, the Eagles thrilled the city of brotherly love with their exciting brand of bruising football. Now, for the first time, author Gordon Forbes gives us a front-row seat to relive the passion that is Eagles football. While covering the Eagles' beat for nine years for the Philadelphia Inquirer, Forbes was there to recount the events, interview the coaches an players, and marvel at the crazy world of pro football. In Tales from the Eagles Sidelines, Forbes writes about the assorted cast of characters who suited up for the Eagles and who thrilled us with their talents and exploits. Some of the tales give new insights into the personalities of your favorite Eagles. Some of the stories are just plain funny, others are strange and colorful, while a few are sad. But all the stories are classics and will entertain Eagles fans of all generations. Tales from the Eagles Sidelines is a must read for every Eagle fan.

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About the Author

Gordon Forbes is a veteran sports journalist who has spent over 35 years putting his binoculars on NFL players from the press box. He served as Pro Football editor for USA Today from 1982-2002. Priot to joining USA Today, Forbes covered the Philadelphia Eagles for nine years as a reporter for the Philadelphia Inquirer. During his career, Forbes covered more than 900 games and 38 Super Bowls. He still covers the game as a free-lance journalist.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 200 pages
• Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC (October 4, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582615330
• ISBN-13: 978-1582615332
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 6.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,518,963 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fly Eagles Fly...on the road to victory!, December 29, 2003

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This review is from: Tales from the Eagles Sidelines (Hardcover)

For all of you hardcore, old school Eagles fans, this is a great collection of names, bios and stories. Hey, even the players chapter begins with a great story on Vince Papale!! You'll take a trip down memory lane into the 700 level of the Vet as you read through this. Highly recommended - fun to browse through at your Super Bowl party!