The Redskins Encyclopedia
by Michael Richman
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Author: Michael RichmanEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-09-28
ISBN: 1592135420
Number of pages: 432
Publisher: Temple University Press
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Book Review: A Reference Book for Redskins Fans
Summary: 4 Stars
This encyclopedia of 418 pages with a forward by Dexter Manley must be treasured by a Redskins fan. Redskins have a rich history that spans eight decades. This team from the nation's capital has millions of loyal fans across the country and abroad. The fan-list includes many presidents. This is one of the NFL's original teams, and this book recreates many historical moments, and statistics that are of high value of a true fan. The 1936 game against New York Giants in which Redskins won is truly historic and significant. The Redskins 1937 team photo and coach Otto Graham (1966-1968) praying during a game are rear treasures. Redskins were once coached by the celebrated coach Vince Lombardi whose motto was to win, win and win. His militaristic approach to coaching was essentially playing with the psyche of his players to motivate them, and put 100 percent of everything they got. Once receiver, Bobby Mitchell said, "if I get a club, I'll kill the old man."
Although Super bowl VII and XVIII are not redskins fans favorite but the pictures and statistics are well worth looking at. The Super bowl XXII and XXVI are more interesting and the author could have considered printing more pictures and expanded commentary about these two games. The moment when Coach Joe Gibbs retired in 1993 is very well recalled. The team manger Charley Casserly recalls that he would have recommended Bill Parcells if Gibbs had resigned after Skins loss to San Francesco that season: History could have been truly different.
There is a chapter about one hundred Redskins players who deserve special recognition. It is interesting to read statistical figures and facts about these players. The book also has an appendix which serves as useful reference material for statistics. This chapter lists All Time records, roaster, coaches, draft picks, Pro-ball players, and year by year results. Several books are available on Redskins and with a wide range of materials and statistics available on the web, this book has reliable data and some photos that must be treasured. The author could have printed color pictures where possible instead of black and white photos: Highly recommended.
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