{"product_id":"football-days","title":"Football Days","description":"Football Days by William H. Edwards is a nostalgic and deeply personal account of the early golden era of American football. Blending autobiography, sports history, and campus life, the book traces the author’s journey from his preparatory school experiences to the intense thrill of collegiate football in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Beginning with prep school days and freshman-year challenges, Edwards recounts in vivid detail the camaraderie, discipline, and physical intensity that shaped football in its formative years. Through chapters like \"Elbow to Elbow\", \"My Last Game\", and \"Mistakes in the Game\", he shares the life lessons learned on and off the field, highlighting the importance of teamwork, perseverance, and honor. The book features fascinating character sketches of legendary players and coaches, such as George Woodruff and Johnny Poe, while reflecting on key institutions like Army and Navy football, and the development of college traditions and spirit. Anecdotes, recollections, and detailed match stories breathe life into a bygone era, revealing the rugged and raw nature of early football before it became the highly structured game we know today. Other memorable chapters include \"Bringing Home the Bacon\", \"The Bloody Angle\", and \"The Crash of Conflict\", capturing both the literal and emotional collisions of the sport. From humorous nightmares and field mishaps to heartfelt tributes in “Lest We Forget” and a final note in “Aloha”, the book becomes a moving tribute to the brotherhood and spirit of football. Ideal for sports historians, football fans, and anyone curious about the roots of American athletic culture, Football Days is both a memoir and a valuable cultural document.","brand":"DD Sales","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54569003712791,"sku":"9789377072926","price":551.25,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/6918\/8119\/files\/3535228.webp?v=1785410234","url":"https:\/\/payment.letskitaboo.com\/ur\/products\/football-days","provider":"Kitaboo One eStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}