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Football For A Buck: The Crazy Rise and Crazier Demise of the USFL

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Book Synopsis: From Jeff Pearlman—the New York Times best-selling author of Three Ring Circus—comes the rollicking, outrageous story of the USFL, full of larger-than-life characters and you-can’t-make-this-up stories featuring some of the biggest celebrities and buffoons in the game. The United States Football League—known fondly to millions of sports fans as the USFL—did not merely challenge the NFL, but cause its owners and executives to collectively shudder. In its three seasons from 1983-85, it secured multiple television deals, drew millions of fans and launched the careers of legends such as Steve Young, Jim Kelly, Herschel Walker, and Reggie White. But then it died beneath the weight of a particularly egotistical and bombastic team owner—a New York businessman named Donald J. Trump. In Football for a Buck, Jeff Pearlman draws on more than four hundred interviews to unearth all the salty, untold stories of one of the craziest sports entities to have ever captivated America. From 1980s drug excess to airplane brawls and player-coach punch outs, to backroom business deals and some of the most enthralling and revolutionary football ever seen, Pearlman transports readers back in time to this crazy, boozy, audacious, unforgettable era of the game. He shows how fortunes were made and lost on the backs of professional athletes and how, forty years ago, Trump was already a scoundrel and a spoiler. For fans of Terry Pluto’s Loose Balls or Jim Bouton’s Ball Four and of course Pearlman’s own stranger-than-fiction narratives, Football for a Buck is sports as high entertainment—and a cautionary tale of the dangers of ego and excess.

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Step into the wild world of the USFL with Football For A Buck: The Crazy Rise and Crazier Demise of the USFL. Jeff Pearlman, a New York Times best-selling author, takes you on a rollicking journey filled with larger-than-life characters and unbelievable stories that will leave you in awe. Discover the untold tales of sports legends like Steve Young, Jim Kelly, Herschel Walker, and Reggie White that all began their careers in the USFL.

Get ready for an adrenaline-filled ride through the 1980s, where the USFL not only challenged the NFL but made its owners and executives quake in their boots. With multiple television deals, millions of fans, and groundbreaking football plays, the USFL quickly became a force to be reckoned with. Experience the drama, the outlandish antics, and the game-changing moments that defined this captivating era in American sports.

Dive deep into the hidden world of the USFL as Jeff Pearlman unveils over four hundred interviews worth of juicy details in Football for a Buck. From explosive player-coach clashes to shady business dealings, from drug scandals to Trump's controversial role, this book delves into the highs and lows of a league that pushed the boundaries of entertainment. If you're a fan of sports tell-alls, this is a must-read that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

Don't miss your chance to relive the glory and chaos of the USFL with Football For A Buck. Order your copy now and immerse yourself in the heart-pounding action and jaw-dropping stories that defined a generation of football fans. Get your hands on this captivating read and witness firsthand the incredible rise and fall of a league that forever changed the game. Order Now!

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