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The Ice Bowl
Recalls the NFL championship game played between the Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers on December 31, 1967 in temperatures well below zero.
232 pages, Hardcover
Published September 15, 1997
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January 18, 2018
Good detail about a classic moment in NFL history..
This book brings back detailed memories of a powerful and defining moment in NFL history. Even though I was only born in 1967, I now feel a keen sense of that day and that moment. What a powerful scene - Arctic temps, high stakes, Hall of Fame players, and two of the greatest coaches in the history of the game.
If you love history, football, and defining moments....read this book.
This book brings back detailed memories of a powerful and defining moment in NFL history. Even though I was only born in 1967, I now feel a keen sense of that day and that moment. What a powerful scene - Arctic temps, high stakes, Hall of Fame players, and two of the greatest coaches in the history of the game.
If you love history, football, and defining moments....read this book.
May 26, 2017
The Ice Bowl is a historical fiction book. It was written by Edward Gruver. I enjoyed this book because it dates back to a very historical event in football history. It covers the whole game between the cowboys and packers. I gave this a 4 star rating because it was a very interesting books. I recommend this for football fans.
July 16, 2021
Excellent Book
This was a book that was hard to put down. Riveting, detailed and a ton of inside information on the coaches, team histories and the players who played in that historic game. At the end of the book, a lot of game and team statistics and information.
Just a tremendous work. A keeper for the library.
This was a book that was hard to put down. Riveting, detailed and a ton of inside information on the coaches, team histories and the players who played in that historic game. At the end of the book, a lot of game and team statistics and information.
Just a tremendous work. A keeper for the library.
October 12, 2025
A good book on the Ice Bowl game of 1967, covers the game the year before at same stage of season and all the major players, coaches and there connections and histories involved in this most famous game.
February 16, 2020
A decent read about one of football's greatest games. the 1967 NFL Championship. It looks too at the rivalry of the two teams and coaches. It's especially fun for a Green Bay Packers fan.
January 20, 2016
Great read for those wanting to learn history's greatest football game!
I got so entranced with the detailed information about a game played by 2 of the greatest teams in NFL history. The Ice Bowl was played before I was born, but the writing of this is so detailed and accurate, that I felt as if I was in the stands and freezing cold weather, watching in real time. The more I read about Lombardi and Landry, the more I realized just how great they truly were. This is perfect for someone who wants to know everything about the most memorable football game in history!!
I got so entranced with the detailed information about a game played by 2 of the greatest teams in NFL history. The Ice Bowl was played before I was born, but the writing of this is so detailed and accurate, that I felt as if I was in the stands and freezing cold weather, watching in real time. The more I read about Lombardi and Landry, the more I realized just how great they truly were. This is perfect for someone who wants to know everything about the most memorable football game in history!!
February 2, 2013
Una partita epica raccontata in maniera straordinaria. Una montagna di aneddoti, informazioni, particolari tale da perdersi.
Splendida l'introduzione "storica" per inquadrare le squadre e, soprattutto, i due allenatori, la loro provenienza comune, le esperienze e le filosofie.
Il capitolo finale dedicato al drive conclusivo della partita vale da solo tutto il libro per la maestaria con cui viene raccontato.
Splendida l'introduzione "storica" per inquadrare le squadre e, soprattutto, i due allenatori, la loro provenienza comune, le esperienze e le filosofie.
Il capitolo finale dedicato al drive conclusivo della partita vale da solo tutto il libro per la maestaria con cui viene raccontato.
April 20, 2008
I read a favorable and inviting review of this book, so I was surprised to find it a dud. It was far too detailed for my interest as just a fan, and I felt somewhat let down--the author promised to surprise and enlighten me and did neither. I guess a real intense football fan would probably enjoy this.
March 8, 2012
I very much enjoyed reading this book. It was well written in an engaging style.
There was good background on the coaches, some players, and history behind the game. This included its significance to both teams and their playing history.
The most interesting item was Mercin's explanation for why his arms were up; appearing to signal the touchdown.
There was good background on the coaches, some players, and history behind the game. This included its significance to both teams and their playing history.
The most interesting item was Mercin's explanation for why his arms were up; appearing to signal the touchdown.
March 22, 2009
A lot of interesting football factoids. Probably any football fan would enjoy this, but especially Packer & Cowboy fans for obvious reasons.
August 29, 2013
Lots of names of all players from my youth but too technical and football terms and radio play-by-play segments were boring. I would not recommend this book.
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