John Elway: Armed & Dangerous: Revised and Updated to Include 1997 Super Bowl Season (Paperback)

by Clay Latimer (Author)

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Product Description
When John Elway led the Denver Broncos to a 31-24 victory over the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XXXII his long, winding odyssey to football's promised land was complete, and his place in sports history secure.

But the story only starts there.

This is the first book on one of sport's greatest stars, an in-depth portrait of a man who has dedicated his life to becoming the greatest quarterback ever. It's the story of "John Wayne in Cleats", a father of four who led his team to Super Bowl glory at age 37.

About the Author
Clay Latimer is an award-winning sports writer for the Rocky Mountain News, which he joined in 1982. He has covered college football, the NBA, and since 1995, the Denver Broncos.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Addax; illustrated edition edition (May 25, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1886110530
• ISBN-13: 978-1886110533
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #843,462 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent summary of #7's NFL life and career, August 12, 2000

By	Todd Grotenhuis "tgroten" (Grand Rapids, MI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is a great read for Bronco and Elway fans of any age. It chronicles the life of John Elway from the time he was a child, through college and his joining of the Broncos, to his victory against the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XXXII. Black and white pictures are included with each chapter, and the center section 14 pages of color photos, as well. The author (Clay Lattimer) is a sports writer for the Rocky Mountain News, and he also draws on Sports Illustrated, Becket Football Monthly, and even Newsweek, as well as several other sports sources, so he packs a lot of information, dates, and statistics into each chapter. He also packs a lot of superfluous detail, too -- the writing meanders a bit and doesn't always stay on focus. But hey -- if you're an Elway fan (like me), who cares? The book is fun to read even in the places where it goes off topic. If there was such a thing as a "definitive" biography of an Elway, this would probably be it. If you're an Elway fan, get this book and enjoy it!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for the Elway fan, January 10, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: John Elway: Armed & Dangerous (Hardcover)

John Elway: Armed and Dangerous, by Clay Latimer, is a must for the John Elway and Denver Bronco fans. It is an easy to read book on Elway's career and personal life filled with quotes from players and unknown stories about other football greats. It sometimes drags a little as it gets off the subject quite a bit.

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing & Inviting, February 3, 2009

By	Kevin M Byers - See all my reviews

This review is from: John Elway: Armed & Dangerous (Hardcover)

I'm Reading This Book Called John Elway Armed And Dangerous. This Book Is Awesome And Takes Place In Mile High city Denver Colorado. This Story Is Recommended For All Ages Including Adults.It Is Insightful And Integrating The Story Of John Elway And His Struggle To Become the Greatest quarterback To Ever Play In The NFL.Jack Elway Is A Demanding And Powerful Father, He Is Who bring Him There.
The Writing Style Of The Book is done fantastically and is interlocking. The characters are well developed and I dislike the coaches that dislike John. The amazing part is that I live in the area of the stadium legends played in. I would recommend this book for any Elway fan or Denver Bronco fan. Like I said this book is amazing and inviting.