American Football: How the Game Evolved

American Football gives the reader a concise history of the game with emphasis on exactly how it was played. The gradual development of American football is traced, step by step, so that the reader understands each important change and how it came about. The book does not discuss famous players, coaches, or games, unless they played a part in creating the game. A helpful annotated bibliography is included for those who wish to pursue other facets of the subject.