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A Nearly Perfect Season: The Inside Story of the 1984 San Francisco 49ers
Contributor(s): Willis, Chris (Author)

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 ISBN: 1442236418     ISBN-13: 9781442236417
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
OUR PRICE: $66.15  

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: July 2014
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Sports & Recreation | Football
- Sports & Recreation | History
Dewey: 796.332
LCCN: 2014007268
Physical Information: 1.22" H x 6.29" W x 9.3" L (1.54 lbs) 400 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 1980's
- Locality - San Francisco, California
- Cultural Region - Northern California
- Geographic Orientation - California
- Cultural Region - Western U.S.
- Cultural Region - West Coast
Features: Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 07/07/2014
Library Journal 08/01/2014 pg. 103
Booklist 09/01/2014 pg. 34
 
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Publisher Description:
The San Francisco 49ers entered the 1984 season determined to erase the memory of their three point loss to the Washington Redskins in the NFC Championship Game the year before. Nineteen games later, they had not only won the Super Bowl, they had redefined NFL history by becoming the first team to win 18 games in a single season. Led by Hall of Fame head coach Bill Walsh and future Hall of Fame players Joe Montana, Ronnie Lott, and Fred Dean, the 1984 San Francisco 49ers finished the season with just one defeat. A Nearly Perfect Season: The Inside Story of the 1984 San Francisco 49ers chronicles the story of one of the greatest teams in NFL history. Through in-depth research and extensive interviews, Chris Willis details every aspect of this memorable season, from the preseason training camp through Super Bowl XIX. Inside stories from the 49ers are brought to life in colorful detail, including Joe Montana's penchant for stealing teammates' bikes during camp, the players' pre-game superstitions, and what went on in the 49ers' locker room before Super Bowl XIX. In addition, Chris Willis had complete access to Bill Walsh's game plans and meeting tapes, revealing the intense preparation the coach and his staff went through to give their team the greatest chance for success on the field. Featuring original interviews with more than 30 players from the team-including Dwaine Board, Roger Craig, Fred Dean, Keith Fahnhorst, Riki Ellison, Guy McIntyre, and Keena Turner-and interviews with the coaches and the general manager, this book provides a fascinating behind-the-scenes account of a season to remember.
 
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