Hail Victory An Oral History of the Washington Redskins

A you-are-there history of one of football's most successful and beloved teams Who is the greatest quarterback in Redskins history? Baugh? Jurgensen? Theismann? Rypien? However you answer that question, you'll find plenty of evidence to support your argument in Hail Victory. This comprehensive history of the tradition-rich Washington Redskins puts you on the 50-yard line to witness all of the team's most memorable moments, meet its greatest players, and hear what they have to say about the brightest and darkest moments from the team's past. In this compelling account of seventy years of Redskins history, you'll discover: Sonny Jurgensen's last conversation with Vince Lombardi Jeff Rutledge's account of "the Greatest Comeback in Football History" Joe Theismann's take on the tackle that ended his career How George Allen assembled the "Over the Hill Gang" Joe Jacoby's Hog's-eye view of all three Redskins Super Bowl victories Gene Pepper's memories of playing with the legendary Sammy Baugh And much more This delightful treat for any football fan features an eight-page color insert packed with photos of outstanding players and coaches in action, including Lombardi, George Allen, Theismann, Jurgensen, Joe Gibbs, and many others. If you love the Skins, you must have Hail Victory!Loverro, Thom is the author of 'Hail Victory An Oral History of the Washington Redskins', published 2006 under ISBN 9780471725107 and ISBN 0471725102.