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BL
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1026652
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b781022
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| Main Entry
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Ryczek, William J.,1953-
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| Title & Author
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Crash of the Titans : : the early years of the New York Jets and the AFL /\ William J. Ryczek ; foreword by Don Maynard.
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| Edition Statement
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Rev. ed.
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| Publication Statement
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Jefferson, N.C. :: McFarland,, ©2009.
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1 online resource (xi, 318 pages) :: illustrations
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| ISBN
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0786454105
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: 9780786454105
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0786441267
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9780786441266
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 305-306) and index.
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| Contents
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Cover; Contents; Acknowledgments; Foreword by Don Maynard; Preface to the First Edition; Preface to the Revised Edition; 1. The Show Must Go On; 2. Oil and Rejection; 3. Congratulations!; 4. Slingin' Sammy; 5. They'll Never Find Enough Good Players; 6. The Game They Played; 7. The First Training Camp; 8. We Don't Tote No Coloreds; 9. Opening Day; 10. The Punts; 11. Tragedy in Houston; 12. Out of Quarterbacks; 13. My Kingdom for a New Stadium; 14. A War at War Memorial; 15. 7-7 Again; 16. Harry, Ernie, Joe and the Bulldog; 17. The Quarterbacks; 18. East Stroudsburg.
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19. Victory in Oakland, Defeat in San Diego, and Where Is Samuel Gompers When You Really Need Him?20. Out of Quarterbacks Again; 21. Crash of the Titans; Epilogue-The Team; Epilogue-The Players; Appendix A; Appendix B; Appendix C; Bibliography; Index.
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| Abstract
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"This is the history of the short-lived but fascinating New York Titans and the first three years of the American Football League. Included throughout are reminiscences from new interviews with over 50 Titans players, including Hall of Famers Sammy Baugh and Don Maynard"--Provided by publisher.
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| Subject
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American Football League-- History.
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New York Jets (Football team)-- History.
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New York Titans (Football team)-- History.
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American Football League.
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New York Jets (Football team)
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New York Titans (Football team)
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SPORTS RECREATION-- Football.
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| Dewey Classification
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796.332/64097471
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GV956.N42R93 2009eb
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