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1. The Cardinals are based in Glendale, Arizona. Read a book set in the state of Arizona.
2. The official colors are Red, Black and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
3. When the team started out they got a good deal on some second-hand uniforms that were a faded red color. Making the best of it, they decided they were "cardinal red" and that's how they became the Cardinals. Read a book where the main character wears a uniform (military, police, fire, UPS driver - any uniform is ok).
4. The Cardinals have had 11 Hall of Fame players. Read a book with a character whose name matches one of these players (first, last or nickname): Charles W. Bidwell, Sr., Jimmy Conzelman, Dan Dierdorf, John (Paddy) Driscoll, Ollie Matson, Ernie Nevers, Jackie Smith, Charley Trippi, Roger Wehrli, Larry Wilson
5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
Example: If the initials were J.K. you could use With Just One Kiss
6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word CARDINALS. The initials do not need to be found in order.
Example: Dan Chaon: D and C can both be found in Cardinals.
7. The Cardinals were established in the year 1898. Read a book by any author who was born in that year. This list may help.
8. They won NFL championships in 1925 and 1947. Read any book that was published in one of those years.
Atlanta Falcons
1. The Falcons are based in Atlanta, Georgia. Read a book set in the U.S. state of Georgia.
2. The official team colors are Red, Black, White and Silver. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
3. The name "Falcons" was chosen in a name-the-team contest. The winner was school teacher Julie Elliott who wrote that that “the falcon is proud and dignified with great courage and fight.” Read a book with a character who is a teacher (of any kind) OR read a book with a falcon in it, in the title, or on the cover.
4. Here are 5 of the Falcons top 5 players of all time. Read a book with a character whose name matches one of these players (first or last): Deion Sanders, William Andrews, Steve Bartkowski, Jeff Van Note, Tommy Nobis
5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
Example: If the initials were J.K. you could use With Just One Kiss
6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word FALCONS. The initials do not need to be found in order.
Example: Christine Feehan: C and F can both be found in Falcons
7. The Falcons were established in 1966. Read a book by any author born in that year. This list may help.
8. They won an NFC Conference championship in 1998. Read any book published in that year.
Baltimore Ravens
1. The Ravens are based in Baltimore, Maryland. Read a book set in Maryland.
2. Their colors are Black, Purple, Metallic Gold and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of both.
3. The team got their name in 1996 when the Browns moved from Cleveland. They were renamed the Ravens in honor of Edgar Allen Poe who spent a good part of his later years in Baltimore. Read any of the stories or poems of Edgar Allen Poe adding up to 50 pgs or more OR read a book where Edgar Allen Poe is a character (fiction or biography).
4. The Ravens don't have any Hall of Fame players yet so instead here are 5 of their all-time best players. Read a book with a character whose name matches one of these players (first or last): Peter Boulware, Matt Stover, Ed Reed, Jonathan Ogden, Ray Lewis
5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the above players and read a book that has words starting with those letters.
Example: If the initials were J.K. you could use the book With Just One Kiss
6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word RAVENS. The initials do not have to be in order.
Example: Veronica Rossi - V and R can both be found in Ravens.
7. The Ravens were established in 1996. Since they are a newer team, read any new release (published in the last 6 months).
8. They won a Super Bowl Championship in 2000. Read any book published in that year.
Buffalo Bills
Choose one of the options below:
1. The Bills are based in Buffalo, New York. Read a book set in New York state.
2. The official colors are Blue, White, Red and Navy. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
3. The team is named after William "Buffalo Bill" Cody. Read a Western (western must be listed as a genre on the books main page).
4. The Bills have had 8 Hall of Fame players. Read a book with a character whose name matches the hall of famer (first or last name):
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr., Bruce Smith, Thurman Thomas, Joe DeLamielluere, Jim Kelly, Marv Levy, Billy Shaw, O.J. Simpson
5. Using the list of hall of famers above, pick a set of initials and read a book that has words starting with those letters in the title (ignore A, An, The)
Ex: J.K. = With Just One Kiss
6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word BILLS. The initials do not have to be found in order.
Example: Louis L'Amour - L and L are both found in Bills.
7. The Bills were established in 1960. Read a book by any author born in that year. This list may help.
8. They won AFL championships in 1964 and 1965. Read any book published in one of those years.
Carolina Panthers
1. The Panthers are based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Read a book set in the state of North Carolina.
2. The official team colors are Black, Blue, Silver and White. Read a book with a cover that is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
3. The owner's son named the team the Panthers and picked their colors. Read a book involving a father/son relationship OR read a book by an author whose father or son is also an author (Stephen King/Joe Hill, William F. Buckley/Christopher Buckley, etc)
4. Here are 5 of the Panthers greatest players of all time. Read a book with a character whose name matches one of these players (first or last): Jake Delhomme, Julius Peppers, Muhsin Muhammad, Steve Smith, Sam Mills
5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
Example: If the initials were J.K. you could use With Just One Kiss
6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word PANTHERS. The initials do not need to be found in order.
Example: Tamora Pierce: T and P can both be found in Panthers
7. The Panthers were established in 1995. Since they are a newer team, read any new release (published in the last 6 months).
8. They won the NFC Conference championship in 2003. Read any book published in that year.
Chicago Bears
1. The Bears are based in Chicago, Illinois. Read a book set in the state of Illinois.
2. The official team colors are Navy, Orange and White. Read a book whose color is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
3. The Bears are known as the "Team of the 1940's" because of their 4 NFL Championships and 5 division titles. Read any book set during the 1940's or published in the 1940's.
4. The Bears have had 27 Hall of Fame players. You can find the list here. Read a book with a character whose name matches one of these players (first, last or nickname).
5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the hall of fame players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
Example: If the initials were J.K. you could use the book With Just One Kiss
6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word BEARS. The initials do not need to be found in order.
Example: Brandon Sanderson B and S can both be found in Bears
7. The Bears were established in 1920. Read a book by any author born in that year. This list may help.
8. They won championships in 1921, 1932, 1933, 1940, 1941, 1943, 1946, 1963 and 1985. Read any book published in one of these years.
Cincinnati Bengals
1. The Bengals are based in Ohio. Read a book set in the state of Ohio.
2. The official team colors are Black, Orange and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
3. The team is named after the bengal tiger which can be found in India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan. Read a book set in one of these countries OR written by an author from or residing primarily in one of these countries.
4. Here are 5 of the Bengals best players of all time. Read a book with a character whose name matches one of these players (first or last): Anthony Munoz, Ken Anderson, Paul Brown, Isaac Curtis, Ken Riley
5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
Example: If the initials were J.K. you could use the book With Just One Kiss
6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word BENGALS. The initials do not have to be in order.
Example: Abbi Glines - A and G can both be found in Bengals.
7. The Bengals were established in 1968. Read a book by any author born in that year. This list may help.
8. They won Conference championships (AFC) in 1981 and 1988. Read any book published in one of these years.
Cleveland Browns
1. The Browns are based in Cleveland, Ohio. Read a book set in the state of Ohio.
2. Their colors are brown, orange and white. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
3. The team is named after its first head coach, Paul Brown. Read a book with a Brown cover OR a book with a character or author named Brown
4. The Browns have 16 Hall of Fame players. Read a book with a character whose name matches one of the players (first or last): Paul Brown, Jim Brown, Joe Lemielleure, Len Ford, Frank Gatski, Otto Graham, Lou Groza, Gene Hickerson, Leroy Kelly, Dante Lavelli, Mike McCormack, Bobby Mitchell, Marion Motley, Ozzie Newsome, Paul Warfield, Bill Willis
5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
Example: If the initials were J.K. you could use the book With Just One Kiss
6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word BROWNS. The initials do not have to be in order.
Example: Oscar Wilde - O and W can both be found in Browns.
7. The Browns were established in 1946. Read a book by any author born in that year. This list may help.
8. They won NFL championships in 1950, 1954, 1955 and 1964. Read any book published in one of those years.
Dallas Cowboys
1. The Cowboys are based in Dallas, Texas. Read a book set in the state of Texas.
2. The official team colors are Navy, Silver and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
3. In honor of the team name, read a western (must be listed as a genre on the main book page) OR a book with a main character who is considered a cowboy (modern or historical).
4. The Cowboys have had 13 Hall of Fame players. Read a book with a character whose name matches one of these players (first or last): Troy Aikman, Tony Dorsett, Bob Hayes, Michael Irvin, Tom Landry, Bob Lilly, Mel Renfro, Deion Sanders, Tex Schramm, Emmitt Smith, Roger Staubach, Randy White, Rayfield Wright
5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
Example: If the intials were J.K. you could use the book With Just One Kiss
6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word COWBOYS. The initials do not have to be found in order.
Example: Orson Scott Card - O and S can both be found in Cowboys
7. The Cowboys were established in 1960. Read a book by any author born in that year. This list may help.
8. They won Super Bowl Championships in 1971, 1977, 1992, 1993 and 1995. Read any book published in one of those years.
Denver Broncos
1. The Broncos are based in Denver, Colorado. Read a book set in Colorado.
2. The official team colors are Navy, Orange and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
3. The logo and mascot are both a horse so read a book where a horse or horses play a major role.
4. The Broncos have had 4 Hall of Fame players. Read a book with a character whose name matches one of these players (first or last): John Elway, Floyd Little, Shannon Sharpe, Gary Zimmerman
5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
Example: If the initials were J.K. you could use the book With Just One Kiss
6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word BRONCOS. The initials do not have to be found in order.
Example: Orson Scott Card - O and C can both be found in Broncos
7. The Broncos were established in 1960. Read a book by any author born in that year. This list may help.
8. They won Super Bowl championships in 1997 and 1998. Read any book published in one of those years.
Detroit Lions
1. The Lions are based in Detroit, Michigan. Read a book set in the state of Michigan.
2. The official team colors are Blue, Silver, Black and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
3. George Richards renamed the team when he purchased it in 1934 commenting that the lion was the monarch of the jungle and he intended his team to be the monarch of the NFL. Read a book involving a monarch, real or fictional.
4. The Lions have had 14 Hall of Fame players. Read a book with a character whose name matches one of these players (first, last or nickname): Lem Barney, Jack Christiansen, Earl (Dutch) Clark, Lou Creekmur, Bill Dudley, Dick (Night Train) Lane, Yale Lary, Bobby Layne, Dick LeBeau, Charlie Sanders, Barry Sanders, Joe Schmidt, Doak Walker, Alex Wojciechowicz
5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
Example: If the initials were J.K. you could use the book With Just One Kiss
6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word LIONS. The initials do not need to be found in order.
Example: Stephanie Laurens S and L can both be found in Lions
7. The Lions were established in 1930. Read a book by any author born in that year. This list may help.
8. They won championships in 193, 1952, 1953 and 1957. Read any book published in one of those years.
Green Bay Packers
1. The Packers are based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Read a book set in Wisconsin.
2. The official team colors are Dark Green, Gold and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
3. The Packers were formed in 1919 when high school rivals Curly Lambeau and Calhoun wanted to start a football team. They both worked for a meat packing company that sponsored the team. Read a book set in high school OR about high school rivalries (sports or otherwise) OR with 2 male main characters.
4. The Packers have had 21 Hall of Fame players. Read a book with a character whose name matches one of these players (first, last or nickname): Herb Adderley, Tony Canadeo, Willie Davis, Forrest Gregg, Arnie Herber, Clarke Hinkle, Paul Hornung, Robert (Cal) Hubbard, Don Hutson, Henry Jordan, Earl (Curly) Lambeau, James Lofton, Vince Lombardi, John (Blood) McNally, Mike Michalske, Ray Nitschke, Jim Ringo, Bart Starr, Jim Taylor, Reggie White, Willie Wood.
5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
Example: If the initials were J.K. you could use the book With Just One Kiss
6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word PACKERS. The initials do not need to be found in order.
Example: Paulo Coelho: P and C can both be found in Packers
7. The Packers were established in 1921. Read a book by any author born in that year. This list may help.
8. They won championships in 1929, 1930, 1931, 1936, 1939, 1944, 1961, 1962, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1996 and 2010. Read any book published in one of those years.
Houston Texans
1. The Texans are based, of course, in Houston, Texas. Read a book set in the state of Texas.
2. The official team colors are Red, White and Blue. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
3. The logo is a bulls head with the Texas state flag superimposed over it, including the iconic "lone star." Read a western (western must be listed on the book's main page), OR a book with a flag on the cover (any flag is ok) OR a book with a the word Star in the title (can be part of a word like starlight or starship, etc).
4. The Texans are a newer team so they don't have any Hall of Fame players yet. Instead, here are 5 of their best all-time players. Read a book with a character whose name matches one of the players (first or last): Andre Johnson, Mario Williams, DeMeco Ryans, Dunta Robinson, Jamie Sharper
5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
Example: If the initials were J.K., you could use the book With Just One Kiss
6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word TEXANS. The initials do not have to be in order.
Example: Nalini Singh - N and S are both found in Texans.
7. The Texans were established in 2002. Since they are such a new team, read any new release (any book published in the last 6 months).
8. They won a Division championship (AFC South) in 2011. Read any book published in that year.
Indianapolis Colts
1. The Colts are based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Read a book set in Indiana.
2. The official team colors are blue and white. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of both.
3. The logo is a horseshoe. Read a book involving horses in some way OR with a horse on the cover OR a book with a character who is a blacksmith or farrier.
4. The Colts have 10 Hall of Fame players. Read a book with a character whose name matches one of these players (first or last): Raymond Berry, Eric Dickerson, Art Donovan, Weeb Ewbank, Ted Hendricks, John Mackey, Gino Marchetti, Lenny Moore, Jim Parker, Johnny Unitas
5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
Example: If the initials were J.K. you could use the book With Just One Kiss
6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word COLTS. The initials do not have to be found in order.
Example: Tom Clancy - T and C can both be found in Colts.
7. The Colts were established in 1946. Read a book by any author who was born in that year. This list may help.
8. The Colts won championships in 1958, 1959, 1968, 1970 and 2006. Read any book published in one of those years.
Jacksonville Jaguars
1. The Jaguars are based in Jacksonville, Florida. Read a book set in the state of Florida.
2. The official team colors are Teal, Black, White and Gold. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
3. The logo is a jaguar which is found primarily in Mexico and South America. Read a book set in any South American country OR where the author is from a South American country. This map may help you.
4. The Jaguars don't have any Hall of Fame players yet but here are 5 of their top players of all-time. Read a book with a character whose name matches one of these players (first or last): Fred Taylor, Tony Boselli, Jimmy Smith, Maurice Jones-Drew, Mark Brunell
5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
Example: If the initials were J.K. you could use the book With Just One Kiss
6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word JAGUARS. The initials do not have to be found in order.
Example: John Grisham - J and G can both be found in Jaguars.
7. The Jaguars were established in 1995. Since the team is so new, read a new release (any book published in 2012).
8. They won Division championships (AFC Central) in 1998 and 1999. Read any book published in one of those years.
Kansas City Chiefs
1. The Chiefs are based in Kansas City, Missouri. Read a book set in Missouri.
2. The official team colors are Red, Gold and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
3. The logo is an arrowhead and the name is named the Chiefs after the then Mayor of Kansas City, H. Roe Bartle who was nicknamed "Chief" for forming a Native-American based honor society within the Boy Scouts. Read a book involving Native American traditions, a Native American character or written by a Native American author OR a book with any type of arrow on the cover.
4. The Chiefs have had 9 Hall of Fame players. Read a book with a characer whose name matches one of these players (first last or nickname): Bobby Bell, Junious (Buck) Buchanan, Len Dawson, Lamar Hunt, Willie Lanier, Jan Stenerud, Hank Stram, Emmitt Thomas, Derrick Thomas
5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
Example: If the initials were J.K. you could use the book With Just one Kiss
6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word CHIEFS. The initials do not have to be found in order.
Example: Charlaine Harris - C and H can both be found in Chiefs
7. The Chiefs were established in 1960. Read a book by any author born in that year. This list may help.
8. They won a Super Bowl Championship in 1969. Read any book published in that year.
Miami Dolphins
Choose one of the options below:
1. The Dolphins are based in Miami, Florida so read a book set in Florida.
2. The official colors are Aqua, Coral, Navy and White. Read a book that is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
3. The team is, of course, named after the dolphin so read a book where the ocean plays an important role OR a book with a dolphin in it OR on the cover OR the word dolphin in the title.
4. The Dolphins have 9 Hall of Fame players. Read a book with a character who's name matches the hall-of-famer (first or last name):
Paul Warfield, Larry Csonka, Jim Langer, Bob Griese, Larry Little, Don Shula, Dwight Stephenson, Nick Buoniconti, Dan Marino
5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the above hall of famers and read a book that has words starting with those letters in the title.
Example: If the initials were J.K. you could use With Just One Kiss
6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word DOLPHINS. The initials do not have to be found in order.
Example: Larissa Ione L and I can both be found in Dolphins.
7. The Dolphins were established in 1966. Read a book by any author born in that year. This list may help.
8. They won Super Bowl Championships in 1972 and 1973. Read any book published in one of those years.
Minnesota Vikings
1. The Vikings are based in Minnesota. Read a book set in the state of Minnesota.
2. The official team colors are Purple, Gold and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
3. The team was named the Vikings because so many people in Minnesota and the surrounding area can trace their heritage back to Scandinavia. Read a book involving Vikings OR a book set in Scandinavia OR written by a Scandinavian author.
4. The Vikings have had 11 Hall of Fame players. Read a book with a character whose name matches one of these players (first, last or nickname): Chris Doleman, Carl Eller, Jim Finks, Bud Grant, Paul Krause, Randal McDaniel, Alan Page, John Randle, Fran Tarkenton, Ron Yary, Gary Zimmerman
5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
Example: If the initials were J.K. you could use the book With Just One Kiss
6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word VIKINGS. The initials do not need to be found in order.
Example: Irina Shapiro: I and S can both be found in Vikings
7. The Vikings were established in 1961. Read a book by any author born in that year. This list may help.
8. They won a championship in 1969. Read any book published in that year.
New England Patriots
1. The Patriots are based in New England so read a book set in any New England State: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont
2. Their colors are Red, White and Blue so read a book with a cover that is primarily red, primarily blue, primarily white, or any combination of the three.
3. The logo of the team is a minuteman which was a select group of the colonial militia from the Revolutionary War. Read any book with history or historical fiction listed as a genre on its main page OR a book set during or about the Revolutionary War.
4. The Patriots have 4 Hall of Fame players. Read a book with a character whose name matches a hall-of-famer (first or last):
Nick Buoniconti, John Hannah, Mike Haynes, Andre Tippett
5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the above hall of famers and read a book that has words starting with those letters.
Ex: If the initials were J.K. you could use the book With Just One Kiss
6. Read any book whos author's initials can be found in the word PATRIOTS. The initials do not have to be found in order.
Example: Tamora Pierce - the T and P can both be found in Patriots.
7. The Patriots were established in 1960. Read a book by any author born in that year. This list may help.
8. They won Super Bowl Championships in 2001, 2003 and 2004. Read any book published in one of those years.
New Orleans Saints
1. The Saints are based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Read a book set in Louisiana.
2. The official team colors are Gold, Black and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
3. The team became official on All-Saints Day and since there is a large Catholic population in New Orleans the owner thought it only fitting to name the team the "Saints." Read any book where religion plays an important role OR read any book with religion as a genre on it's main page OR read a book with Christian fiction listed as a genre on its main page.
4. The Saints have had 3 Hall of Fame players. Read a book with a character whose name matches one of these players (first or last): Jim Finks, Rickey Jackson, Willie Roaf
5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
Example: If the initials were J.K. you could use With Just One Kiss
6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word SAINTS. The initials do not need to be found in order.
Example: Sherry Thomas: S and T can both be found in Saints.
7. The Saints were established in 1967. Read a book by any author born in that year. This list may help.
8. They won the Super Bowl Championship in 2009. Read any book published in that year.
New York Giants
1. The Giants are based in New York. Read a book set in New York City.
2. The official team colors are Dark Blue, Red, Gray and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
3. The Giants were named after the baseball team of the same name when the team was created. The baseball team was named after the giant New York City skyscrapers. Read a book about baseball OR where baseball plays some role in the plot OR with a character who plays baseball.
4. The Giants have had 18 Hall of Fame players. Read a book with a character whose name matches one of these players (first or last): Morris (Red) Badgro, Roosevelt Brown, Harry Carson, Benny Friedman, Frank Gifford, Mel Hein, Sam Huff, Alphonse (Tuffy) Leemans, Wellington Mara, Tim Mara, Steve Owen, Andy Robustelli, Ken Strong, Fran Tarkenton, Lawrence Taylor, Y.A. Tittle, Emlen Tunnell, Arnie Weinmeister
5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
Example: If the initials were J.K. you could use the book With Just One Kiss
6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word GIANTS. The initials do not have to be found in order.
Example: Andrew Gross - A and G can both be found in Giants
7. The Giants were established in 1925. Read a book by any author born in that year. This list may help.
8. The Giants won Super Bowl Championships in 1986, 1990, 2007 and 2011. Read any book published in one of these years.
New York Jets
1. The Jets are based in New York. Read a book set in the state of New York.
2. Their colors are Hunter Green and White. Read a book with a cover that is primarily green, primarily white or a combination of both.
3. The team was re-named the Jets (they used to be the Titans) in 1963. "Jets" was chosen because of the team's proximity to JFK airport and also because of the time - it was the "space" or "jet" age. Read a book set in space or where space travel is common OR read a book involving planes or flying.
4. The Jets have 5 Hall of Fame players. Read a book with a character whose name matches a hall-of-famer (first or last):
Weeb Ewbank, Curtis Martin, Don Maynard, Joe Namath, John Riggins
5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the above hall of famers and read a book that hs words starting with those letters.
Example: If the initials were J.K. you could use the book With Just One Kiss
6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word JETS. The initials do not have to be in order.
Example: John Steinbeck - J and S can both be found in Jets.
7. The Jets were established in 1960. Read a book by any author born in that year. This list may help.
8. They won the Super Bowl Championship in 1968. Read a book published in that year.
Oakland Raiders
1. The Raiders are based in Oakland, California. Read a book set in California.
2. The official team colors are Silver, Black and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
3. The logo features a shield and two swords. Read any book (historical, fiction, fantasy, any) set during a time period when swords were widely used (generally this was until the late 1700's). A sword does not have to be featured in the book.
4. The Raiders have had 13 Hall of Fame players. Read a book with a character whose name matches one of these players (first or last name): Marcus Allen, Fred Biletnikoff, George Blanda, Willie Brown, Dave Casper, Al Davis, Mike Haynes, Ted Hendricks, Howie Long, John Madden, Jim Otto, Art Shell, Gene Upshaw
5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
Example: If the initials were J.K. you could use the book With Just One Kiss
6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word RAIDERS. The initials do not have to be found in order.
Example:Diane Setterfield - D and S can both be found in Raiders.
7. The Raiders were established in 1960. Read a book by an author born in this year. This list may help.
8. They won Super Bowl Championships in 1976, 1980 and 1983. Read any book published in one of those years.
Philadelphia Eagles
1. The Eagles are based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Read a book set in Pennsylvania.
2. The official colors are Dark Green, Black, Silver, Charcoal and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
3. The Eagles got their name from past owner Bert Bell who renamed the club the "Eagles" after the eagle logo on the National Recovery Administration’s emblem. The emblem was in honor of President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deals National Recovery Act. Read any book about Franklin Roosevelt (fiction or non-fiction) OR read a book set during the years of his presidency 1933-1945 OR read a book published during those years.
4. The Eagles have had 9 Hall of Fame players. Read a book with a character whose name matches one of these players (first, last or nickname): Chuck Bednarik, Bert Bell, Bob (Boomer) Brown, Sonny Jurgensen, Tommy McDonald, Earle (Greasy) Neale, Pete Pihos, Steve Van Buren, Reggie White
5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
Example: If the initials were J.K. you could use the book With Just One Kiss
6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word EAGLES. The initials do not have to be found in order.
Example: Amanda Stevens A and S can both be found in Eagles
7. The Eagles were established in 1933. Read a book by any author born in that year. This list may help.
8. They have won championships in 1948, 1949 and 1960. Read any book published in one of these years.
Pittsburgh Steelers
1. The Steelers are based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Read a book set in the state of PA.
2. Their official colors are Black, Gold and White. Read a book whose color is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
3. The Steelers logo is based on the Steelmark logo and was created by U.S. Steel Corp. The three diamonds stand for the 3 materials used to create steel: yellow for coal, orange for ore and blue for steel scrap. Read a book with all 3 colors on the cover OR read a book set during the Victorian era when the modern era of steel production began.
4. The Steelers have 20 Hall of Fame players. Read a book with a character whose name matches one of the players (first or last): Mel Blount, Terry Bradshaw, Jack Butler, Dermontti Dawson, Bill Dudley, Joe Green, Jack Ham, Franco Harris, John Henry Johnson, Walt Kiesling, Jack Lambert, Bobby Layne, Chuck Noll, Art Rooney, Dan Rooney, John Stallworth, Ernie Stautner, Lynn Swann, Mike Webster, Rod Woodson
5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
Example: If the initials were J.K. you could use the book With Just One Kiss
6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word STEELERS. The initials do not have to be in order.
Example: Robert Ludlum - R and L can both be found in Steelers.
7. The Steelers were established in 1933. Read a book by any author born in that year. This list may help.
8. They won the Super Bowl Championship in 1974, 1975, 1978, 1979, 2005, 2008. Read any book published in one of these years.
St. Louis Rams
1. The Rams are based in St. Louis, Missouri. Read a book set in the state of Missouri.
2. The official colors are Blue, Gold and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
3. The team got its nickname from the Rams’ general manager Damon Wetzel. His favorite football team was the Fordham University Rams. Marshman liked the nickname and coined his own team as such. Read a book about a college student OR set on a college campus OR that mentions Fordham University specifically (even a small mention is ok as long as it it mentioned by name).
4. The Rams have had 15 Hall of Fame players. Read a book with a character whose name matches one of these players (first, last or nickname): George Allen, Eric Dickerson, Marshall Faulk, Tom Fears, Elroy (Crazylegs) Hirsch, David (Deacon) Jones, Tom Mack, Ollie Matson, Merlin Olsen, Dan Reeves, Les Richter, Jackie Slater, Norm Van Brocklin, Bob Waterfield, Jack Youngblood
5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title inlcudes words that begin with those letters.
Example: If the initials were J.K. you could use With Just One Kiss
6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word RAMS. The iniials do not need to be found in order.
Example: Michelle Rowen - M and R can both be found in Rams.
7. The Rams were established in 1935. Read a book by any author born in 1935. This list may help.
8. The Rams won championships in 1945, 1951 and 1999. Read any book published in one of these years.
San Diego Chargers
1. The Chargers are based in San Diego, California. Read a book set in California.
2. The official team colors are Navy, Gold, Powder Blue and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
3. The Chargers name was chosen from a contest because the then team owner, Barron Hilton, owned the credit card company, Carte Blanche, and wanted to encourage his team's fans to be "chargers." Read a book with a character who loves to shop.
4. The Chargers have had 7 Hall of Fame players. Read a book with a character whose name matches one of these players (first or last): Lance Alworth, Fred Dean, Dan Fouts, Sid Gillman, Charlie Joiner, Ron Mix, Kellen Winslow
5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
Example: If the initials were J.K. you could use the book With Just One Kiss
6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word CHARGERS. The intials do not have to be found in order.
Example: Robert A. Heinlein - R and H can both be found in Chargers.
7. The Chargers were established in 1960. Read a book by any author born in that year. This list may help.
8. They won a league championship in 1963. Read any book published in that year.
San Francisco 49ers
1. The 49ers are based in San Francisco, California. Read a book set in the state of California.
2. The official colors are Red, Metallic Gold and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
3. The team is named the 49ers in honor of the men who were a part of the 1849 gold rush in the mountains east of San Francisco. Read any book about or set during the gold rush OR read any book set in or published in 1849.
4. The 49ers have had 13 Hall of Fame players. REad a book with a character whose name matches one of these players (first, last or nickname): Fred Dean, Jimmy Johnson, Ronnie Lott, Hugh McElhenny, Joe Montana, Leo Nomellini, Joe Perry, Jerry Rice, Bob St. Clair, Y.A. Tittle, Bill Walsh, Dave Wilcox, Steve Young
5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
Example: If the initials are J.K. you could use With Just One Kiss
6. Read any book that has 49 in the page total (249, 490, etc).
7. The 49ers were established in 1946. Read a book by any author born in that year. This list may help.
8. They won Superbowl Championships in 1981, 1984, 1988, 1989, and 1994. Read a book published in one of these years.
Seattle Seahawks
1. The Seahawks are based in Seattle, Washington. Read a book set in the state of Washington.
2. The official colors are Navy, Light Green, Gray and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
3. The Seahawks got their name in a name-the-team contest. A seahawk is another name for an osprey which is a type of hawk whose main diet is fish. Read a book with any type of bird or fish on the cover OR read a book with the word Hawk or the word Osprey in the title.
4. These are 5 of the best Seahawks players of all time. Read a book with a character whose name matches one of these players (first, last or nickname): Kenny Easley, Jim Zorn, Cortez Kennedy, Steve Largent, Walter Jones
5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
Example: If the initials are J.K. you could use With Just One Kiss
6. Read a book whose authors initials can be found in the word SEAHAWKS. The initials do not need to be found in order.
Example: Kevin J. Anderson - K and A can both be found in the word Seahawks.
7. The Seahawks were established in 1976. Read a book by any author born in that year. This list may help.
8. They won a conference championship in 2005. Read any book published in 2005.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1. The Buccaneers are based in the Tampa Bay region of Florida. Read a book set in the state of Florida.
2. The official team colors are Red, Pewter, Black, Orange and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
3. The Buccaneers got their nickname from pirate invasions of long ago. Florida’s western coast (including Tampa Bay) was invaded almost annually during the late 18th and early 19th centuries by a Spanish captain named Jose’ Gaspar, commonly called Gasparilla. Read any book set during the late 18th or early 19th century OR read any book involving a ship OR any book about or involving Jose Gaspar.
4. Here are 5 of the Buccaneers all-time best players. Read a book with a character whose name matches one of these players (first or last): Ronde Barber, Lee Roy Selmon, Hardy Nickerson, Warren Sapp, Derrick Brooks
5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
Example: If the initials were J.K. you could use With Just One Kiss
6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word BUCCANEERS. The initials do not need to be found in order.
Example: Eve Silver - E and S can both be found in Buccaneers.
7. The Buccaneers were established in 1976. Read a book by an author born in that year. This list may help.
8. The Buccaneers won a Superbowl championship in 2002. Read any book published in 2002.
Tennessee Titans
1. The Titans are based in Tennessee. Read a book set in the state of Tennessee.
2. The official team colors are Navy, Titans Blue and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
3. The name "Titans" is a nod to Nashville, TN being known as "the Athens of the south." The titans in Greek mythology are immortal giants of incredible strength and stamina. Read a book about or based on Greek myth OR a book with mythology listed as a genre on its main page.
4. The Titans have had 7 Hall of Fame players. Read a book with a character whose name matches one of these players (first or last): Elvin Bethea, George Blanda, Earl Campbell, Ken Houston, Bruce Matthews, Warren Moon, Mike Munchak
5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
Example: If the initials were J.K. you could use the book With Just One Kiss
6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word TITANS. The initials do not have to be found in order.
Example: Sarah Addison Allen - S and A can both be found in Titans.
7. The Titan's were established in 1960. Read a book by any author born in that year. This list may help. Click on the occupation heading to sort and look for author or novelist.
8. The Titan's have League Championships in 1960 and 1961. Read any book published in one of those years.
Washington Redskins
1. The Redskins are based in Washington, D.C. Read a book set in Washington D.C.
2. The official team colors are Burgundy, Gold and White. Read a book whose cover is primarily one of these colors or a combination of them.
3. The Redskins were originally located in Boston and were named after the city's baseball team at the time, the "Braves." Later, the team employed a number of Native American players as well as a Native American coach who all objected to the name so it was changed to the "Redskins." Read a book that features a Native American character OR a book where Native American customs and culture are a main part of the book.
4. The Redskins have had 19 Hall of Fame players. Read a book with a character whose name matches one of these players (first or last): George Allen, Cliff Battles, Sammy Baugh, Bill Dudley, Albert Glen (Turk) Edwards, Ray Flaherty, Joe Gibbs, Darrell Green, Russ Grimm, Chris Hamburger, Ken Houston, Sam Huff, Sonny Jurgensen, George Preston Marshall, Wayne Millner, Bobby Mitchell, Art Monk, John Riggins, Charley Taylor
5. Pick a set of initials matching one of the players above and read a book whose title includes words that begin with those letters.
Example: If the initials were J.K. you could use the book With Just One Kiss
6. Read any book whose author's initials can be found in the word REDSKINS. The initials do not have to be found in order.
Example: Katherine Dunn K and D can both be found in Redskins
7. The Redskins were established in 1932. Read a book by any author born in that year. This list may help. Click on the occupation heading to sort and look for author or novelist.
8. They won championships in 1937, 1942, 1982, 1987 and 1991. Read a book published in any of those years.
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The teams are listed in alphabetical order.
Much of the information I used was found at these sources:
NFL: How All 32 Teams Got Their Names from bleacherreport.com
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Team Colors by ColorWerx
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