Baltimore Colts 1974: A Game-by-Game Guide (English Edition) [Kindle-editie] beoordelingen het boek quotes

The Colts hit rock-bottom in 1974. But from the rubble would emerge a new power in the AFC East.Now you can relive the Colts' memorable 1974 season with this guide that explores the entire year game by game, from the opening day beatdown administered by the Steelers to the end-of-season torching by "Broadway" Joe Namath, as told in the original newspaper stories.As usual, the Colts under owner Robert Irsay were an unpredictable circus, with coach Howard Schnellenberger being canned after just three games and a quarterback controversy involving Bert Jones and Marty Domres. There were many highlights along the way, including the impulsive demise of Schnellenberger, the development of young stars like Jones and Lydell Mitchell and several hard-fought battles with division rivals Miami, Buffalo and New England. All of the highs and lows from the exciting season are here. A full recap and box score from every game is included, so you can follow the exploits of the young Colts as they stumbled to a 2-12 finish while preparing to spring a giant surprise on the league the following year.As an added bonus, links to many video highlights are included to add more depth to the story of the 1974 Colts. Whether you are a die-hard Colts fan or an NFL history buff, you will enjoy this look back at the 1974 Baltimore Colts.