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GIANTS & HEROES. A Daughter's Memories of Y. A. Tittle
by Tittle, De Laet Dianne
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- A fine copy in dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 1883642132
- ISBN 13
- 9781883642136
- Seller
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Bainbridge Island, Washington, United States
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About This Item
South Royalton: Steerforth Press, 1995. First edition. Hardcover. A fine copy in dust jacket. Yelberton Abraham Tittle, from the Piney Woods of East Texas, played pro football from 1948 until 1964, retiring at 38 after starring for the Baltimore Colts, San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants. Although he was the quarterback in the 49ers' so-called Million Dollar Backfield, he is best remembered for his three years in New York, when his passing took the team to three NFL championship games, none of which they won, and for his willingness to take the field when badly hurt. His daughter Dianne, a poet and concert harpist, has authored an unusual volume that is rich in memorable metaphors and explains her pursuit of the question, What constitutes a hero? Her answer is based heavily on her study of the Greek and Roman classics. Classicists will exult in the passages from Pindar and Martial, and all literate sports fans will love it. There are several excellent action photos. 261 pages with program notes & Epilogue, Acknowledgments, and Notes.
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- Bookseller
- Ed Smith Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 15250
- Title
- GIANTS & HEROES. A Daughter's Memories of Y. A. Tittle
- Author
- Tittle, De Laet Dianne
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - A fine copy in dust jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- ISBN 10
- 1883642132
- ISBN 13
- 9781883642136
- Publisher
- Steerforth Press
- Place of Publication
- South Royalton
- Date Published
- 1995
- Keywords
- memoir, football players, Y. A. Tittle, United States, biography, New York Giants football team
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About the Seller
Ed Smith Books
Biblio member since 2009
Bainbridge Island, Washington
About Ed Smith Books
Ed Smith Books specializes in better condition modern literary first editions, signed books, photographic monographs, screen and theater related material and pop culture. We offer appraisals for books and photographs. We are located a short ferry ride from downtown Seattle, WA on Bainbridge Island. Since 1985 (ABAA since 1995). Two authors we specialize in are Charles Bukowski and Hunter S Thompson. Open by appointment.
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