Football Book of Why (and Who, What, When, Where, and How): The Answers to Questions You've Always Wondered about America's Most Popular Game

by Wayne Stewart

Why is a football field sometimes called a gridiron? Who are some of the best left-handed quarterbacks ever? Who was the first Black quarterback to win a Super Bowl? Why do players form a huddle when plays are called? When did quarterback sacks become an official statistic? What is the record for the most passes thrown by a quarterback in a game? This book provides a slew of questions and in-depth answers concerning the traditions, rules, records, and history of pro football (and more). From the early days of football to the hugely popular game seen today, Wayne Stewart answers questions even the most knowledgeable fan may have pondered. Whether the topic is quarterbacks or coaches, famous “firsts” or memorable moments, if a Who, What, When, Where, Why, or How? question is on your mind, this is the book for you.

Genres: Sports

250 pages, Paperback

Published October 1, 2022

About the author

WAYNE STEWART has been a professional sports writer for more than 30 years, and has published hundreds of articles in such publications as USA Today/Baseball Weekly, Baseball Digest, Boy's Life, and Beckett Baseball Card Monthly.

Reviews

[Griffin Honthy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book but from 2021 so little outdated. Fun read and you learn a lot of new things about football!

[Tanner · Rating 2 out of 5]

turns out im not smarter than a football player but if you had any name mentioned in here attempt to read this book, im positive they'd struggle