Heart of a LIon the wild and wooly life of Bobby Layne

by Bob St. John

Captures the controversial and larger-than-life personality of pro-football quarterback Bobby Layne, in a biography that ranges from his days as a high school star to his career with the Detroit Lions

Genres: Sports, Nonfiction

Unknown Binding

First published October 1, 1991

Reviews

[Micah Black]

Heart of a Lion: The Wild and Woolly Life of Bobby Layne by Bob St. John

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Once upon a time the Detroit Lions were a good football team. One of the best. Bobby Layne was one of the reasons for Lions greatness in the 1950's. Alas, success in the NFL that predates the Super Bowl is almost as if it never happened for many.

The book is a standard athlete bio. Nothing groundbreaking but a solid read. St. John chose a unique timeline starting with Layne's pro career and then going into The Blonde Bomber's early years and college career after before wrapping up his final years on this mortal coil.

[Joseph Fountain · Rating 4 out of 5]

My review of: Heart of a Lion: The Wild and Wooly Life of Bobby Layne

[Chuck · Rating 4 out of 5]

Before there were NFL legends like Joe Namath, there was Bobby Layne. An excellent step back in time to view one of the great competitors in the NFL and the man who lead Detroit to multiple NFL titles.

[Chris Willis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once I started reading this book I couldn't put it down. One of he best football biographies I've ever read. Great stories throughout. Highly recommended.