Edmundson, Mark, 1952-

Why football matters : my education in the game / Mark Edmundson. - 229 pages ; 22 cm

Sons and fathers -- Earning a uniform: Character -- Going head on: Courage -- The Somerville game: Losing -- The blind-backer: Character times two -- A punch and a prayer: Faith -- Spirit in the sky: Patriotism -- That black kid: Manliness -- Tearing up the town: Loyalty.

Reflects upon the author's experiences as a high school football player to showcase larger truths about the ways football shapes the lives of American men. --Publisher's description.

9781594205750 1594205752

2014009726


Edmundson, Mark, 1952-


Football players--United States--Biography.
Fathers and sons.

GV 939.E35 / A3 2014