Then Morton Said to Elway: The Best Denver Broncos Stories Ever Told (Book & CD) [Hardcover]

Craig Morton (Author), Adrian Dater (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 10, 2008

Written for every sports fan who follows the Broncos, this account goes behind the scenes to peek into the private world of the players, coaches, and decision makers—all while eavesdropping on their personal conversations. From the Denver locker room to the sidelines and inside the huddle, the book includes stories about Lyle Alzado, Tom Jackson, Dan Reeves, and Jim Turner, among others, allowing readers to relive the highlights and the celebrations.

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From the Publisher

"How we ever won a game playing in those uniforms, I'll never know.... The socks made you feel like a clown. Maybe those first few games, we just scared teams to death."
--Frank Tripucka, the Broncos' first quarterback

"On the field, he was a guy who always made something happen. He would hit somebody and cause a fumble or he'd recover a fumble. I loved him as a teammate. He wanted just to win."
--Craig Morton on Broncos teammate Lyle Alzado

"...He really loved owning the Broncos. He really reveled in it. And, of course, the best thing he ever did for the team was getting John Elway from the Colts. He's the one who engineered that whole deal, and a lot of people have forgotten that."
--Craig Morton on former Broncos owner Edgar Kaiser

About the Author

Craig Morton is a former NFL quarterback who played for the Dallas Cowboys, the New York Giants, and the Denver Broncos. In 1970, he led the Cowboys to Super Bowl V, which was their first, and helped them get to Super Bowl VI the following year. He later guided the Broncos to Super Bowl XII, which was also their first, to face the Cowboys. He is an inductee in the College Football Hall of Fame. Adrian Dater is a sportswriter with the Denver Post and the author of four other books, including The Good, the Bad & the Ugly Denver Broncos. He lives in Thornton, Colorado.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Triumph Books (September 10, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600781217
• ISBN-13: 978-1600781216
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #834,422 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars A Review by a Bronco Fan, November 24, 2008

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JH from Westminster (Westminster Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Then Morton Said to Elway: The Best Denver Broncos Stories Ever Told (Book & CD) (Hardcover)

If you're a John Elway fanatic (and let's face it, aren't we all) be warned that, although Morton mentions Elway often and always in the context of being the best there ever was, there is no detailed conversation recounted.

I expected, when buying this book that there would be interactive conversational memories, it's really a Craig Morton biography with short reviews of all the Broncos with which he played as well as some he watched.

All that said, I'm glad I bought it, the book is fun and an easy read. Morton does discuss players, Denver and the NFL. He's relentlessly upbeat and shows respect without appearing to be fawning.

If you're a "hard core" fan and not just on board since the 1983 draft, this book is for you.