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The 1963 Chicago Bears : George Halas and the Road to the NFL Championship
Overview
This thorough examination of the 1963 NFL Championship chronicles the trials and triumphs of Chicago's historically most neglected champions against the economic, social, legal and human-interest backdrop of professional football in the 1960s. The Bears and their legendary owner/coach George Halas adjusted to the increased revenue of the television era and the behind-the-scenes drama of a gambling scandal, while developing into one of the greatest teams of the pre-Super Bowl era. Their tumultuous rise and tragic deterioration are covered in detail.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781476690438
- ISBN-10: 147669043X
- Publisher: McFarland & Company
- Publish Date: December 2023
- Dimensions: 8 x 6 x 1 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
- Page Count: 256
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