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Book Synopsis: George Allen was a fascinating and eccentric figure in the world of football coaching. His remarkable career spanned six decades, from the late 1940s until his sudden death in 1990 at the age of seventy-three. Although he never won a Super Bowl, he never had a losing season as an NFL head coach and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002.
In George Allen: A Football Life, Mike Richman captures the life and accomplishments of one of the most successful NFL coaches of all time and one of the greatest innovators in the game. A player's coach, Allen was a tremendous motivator and game strategist, as well as a defensive mastermind, and is credited with making special teams a critical focus in an era in which they were an afterthought. He had a keen eye for talent and pulled off masterful trades, often for veteran players who were viewed to be past their prime, who then had great seasons and made his teams much better.
In addition to his coaching feats, Allen had an idiosyncratic and controversial personality. His life revolved around football 24-7. One of his quirks was to minimize chewing time by consuming soft foods, giving himself more time to prepare for games and study opponents. He lived and breathed football; he compared losing to death.
Allen had contentious relationships with the owners of the two NFL teams for which he was the head coach, the Washington Redskins and Los Angeles Rams. Richman explores why he was fired by those teams and whether he was blackballed from coaching again in the NFL.
Based on detailed research and interviews with family, former players, and coaches, George Allen is the definitive biography of the football coach who lived to win, loved a good challenge, and left a lasting legacy on pro football history.
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Discover the fascinating and eccentric world of George Allen, one of the greatest NFL coaches of all time, in George Allen: A Football Life. From his remarkable career that spanned six decades to his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Allen's story is an inspiring tale of success and innovation. Author Mike Richman expertly captures the life and accomplishments of this legendary coach, highlighting his unique coaching style and defensive mastery.
Known for his ability to motivate players and devise game-changing strategies, Allen was a true player's coach. He revolutionized the importance of special teams, turning them from an afterthought into a critical component of the game. Not afraid to take risks, Allen pulled off masterful trades that transformed veteran players into key contributors, proving his keen eye for talent.
But Allen's story isn't just about his coaching abilities. Richman delves into the man behind the legend, showcasing his idiosyncrasies and controversial personality. From his obsession with football to his peculiar eating habits, Allen's dedication to the game was unparalleled. Richman explores the ups and downs of Allen's relationships with team owners, shedding light on why he was fired and whether he was unjustly blackballed from coaching again in the NFL.
Based on meticulous research and interviews with Allen's family, former players, and coaches, George Allen provides an in-depth and comprehensive biography of one of football's greatest icons. Immerse yourself in the world of George Allen, where winning was everything, challenges were embraced, and a lasting legacy was created. Experience his journey by grabbing your copy of George Allen: A Football Life today and uncover the untold stories of this legendary coach.
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