When the Clock Runs Out: 20 NFL Greats Share Their Stories of Hardship and Triumph

by Bill Lyon, Cynthia Zordich (Photographer)

Through one-on-one interviews, archival photographs, and evocative photo portraits, this collection explores the bittersweet stories of some of the NFL’s most famous men, including John Brodie, Tom Brookshier, Mike Ditka, Hollywood Henderson, Ron Jaworski, Ronnie Lott, Dan Reeves, Ray Rhodes, and Pat Summerall.

Genres: Football

320 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2001

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[Steven · Rating 3 out of 5]

Story of how retired NFL players deal with giving up the game of football and retirement. Some, such as Pat Summarall struggle with alcohol, or other demons. Others find a modicum of peace after the bright lights of the NFL.