Michael Keller Ditka (born Michael Dyczko; October 18, 1939) is a former American football player, coach, and television commentator. A member of both the College Football (1986) and Pro Football Hall of Fame (1988), he was the 1961 UPI NFL Rookie of Year, a five-time Pro Bowl selection and five-time All-Pro tight end with the Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, and Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL).
"Occassionally, a book sets itself apart with both its content and
its graphic presentation. This is one of those books, and to boot,
one of the few that adquately deals with the early history of the
National Football League. Previous histories of the game's early
years have recycled the same photographs time after time, but this
work features several truly unusual and outstanding pictures that
this reviewer has never seen before.Whittingham, who has written
extensively about pro football, interviewed many of the early
figures and gathered reports on many who have died to produce a
collection of anecdotes that is one of the finest books about the
history of the NFL to appear in the mass market. The author is
particularly adept at weaving the personal anecdote and interview
with the historical record. Professional fans, no matter what their
age, and even younger followers will find this to be a fine
introduction to the history and people who were so important in the
formation of what is probably today truly America's national
pastime. Enthusiastically recommended." ~ Library Journal
"Whittingham spans most of the NFL's history and prsent a
collection of observations and anecdotes about many of observations
and anecdotes about many of pro football's legends, including John
Madden, George Halas, Terry Bradshaw, Dick Butkus, Sam Huff and Red
Grange. The numerous black-and-white photos show coaches, players
and scenes from key games." ~ Sacramento Bee , Allen Pierleoni
"If 'old school' is hot, then this book about the NFL is trying to
teach the past couple generations that the NFL is more than just a
cool jersey. This oversized book is a combination picture book and
narrative history of the NFL from its 'legends.' It should say
something that Paul Hornung wrote the foreword, Pat Summerall the
introduction and Mike Ditka the afterword. It is in very
easy-to-read format that allows you to start wherever you open it.
If anything, it shows you that the NFL didn't used to be the
polished, made-for-TV behemoth that it is now." ~ Nashville
Tennessean , Bill Bradley
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