Game of My Life: Dallas CowboysGame of My Life: Dallas Cowboys takes you inside the most memorable game of 24 players and of head coach Jimmy Johnson that earned each of them a place in the history and lore of "America?s Team." Each chapter provides colorful detail on the player?s favorite game and its significance to the history of one of the world?s most recognized franchises.Learn how these men joined the Cowboys fraternity. Recount with them the mood of the team and of each player leading up to his memorable moment and his thoughts on the game?told in his own words?as well as how his career fared and what he is doing today. Listen to Hall of Fame running back Tony Dorsett describe how he almost missed the game in which he turned in the most prolific performance of his career, and learn how Emmitt Smith, the NFL?s all-time leading rusher, learned to play with pain and how that helped him lead Dallas to a division-clinching win over the New York Giants despite a dislocated shoulder. Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach talks about his frustration with coach Tom Landry shuffling him in and out of the lineup, and Hall of Fame defensive tackle Randy White remembers the transition out of college linebacker. Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman relives his most emotional moment on the football field, and receiver Drew Pearson talks about the infamous Hail Mary. Receiver Tony Hill relives a thrilling 31-30 comeback win over the rival Washington Redskins on Monday Night Football. Safety James Washington talks about his heroic performance in Super Bowl XXVIII, and little-known running back Paul Palmer discusses his role in coach Jimmy Johnson?s first NFL victory. Other story standouts include those of cornerback Deion Sanders, Ring of Honor linebacker Chuck Howley, Super Bowl XXX MVP Larry Brown, Ring of Honor running back Don Perkins, Hall of Fame defensive tackle Bob Lilly, and special teams star Bill Bates among others. |
Contents
Chapter | 3 |
Chapter | 11 |
Chapter 3 | 20 |
Chapter 4 | 31 |
Chapter 5 | 39 |
Chapter 6 | 49 |
Chapter 7 | 58 |
Chapter 8 | 69 |
Chapter 15 | 137 |
Chapter 16 | 149 |
Chapter 17 | 158 |
Chapter 18 | 167 |
Chapter 19 | 178 |
Chapter 20 | 188 |
Chapter 21 | 197 |
Chapter 22 | 208 |
Chapter 9 | 79 |
Chapter 10 | 88 |
Chapter 11 | 98 |
Chapter 12 | 108 |
Chapter 14 | 128 |
Chapter 23 | 217 |
Chapter 24 | 226 |
Chapter 25 | 236 |
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