By a Nose

by Fred Smerlas, Vic Carucci

Here is a hilarious report from the NFL trenches by the Buffalo Bill Player of the Decade. Smerlas, five-time All-Pro nose tackle and Buffalo hee, is known for his witty and outrageous remarks. He offers opinions on his fellow players in the league and reveals the glamorous world of pro football--from his view at he bottom of the pile. 8 pages of photographs.

Genres: Sports

256 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1990

Reviews

[Joe Seliske · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not bad for a 6'5" 300 pound nose tackle. This book brought back many memories of watching Buffalo Bills games in the 1970s and 1980s when their win-loss record was all over the map. However, if it weren't for the memories that it triggered, this book becomes another sports book written by a player with stories and anecdotes. The book came as advertised however, The Off Center Life of Football's Funniest Lineman - Fred is funny. Too bad it ends before he goes to San Francisco and New England, a fresh perspective could have changed his outlook.