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Halas by Halas: The Autobiography of George Halas
by
George Halas
Hardcover
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351 pages
Published
October 1st 1979
by McGraw-Hill
(first published 1979)
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Not very riveting. Lots of details about Papa Bear's life, as well as his family, but written in a kind of dry tone. Recommended for the true Bears fan, though.
This was not only a great book about a great sports hero and leader, this book detailed the evolution of professional football from a loose group of guys to the massive entity it is today. George Halas led a very interesting life. While he acknowledges that there were many people that helped the NFL form and stay afloat, the League would have fallen apart if not for his contributions and compromises. He was an excellent player, coach, and mentor. Football engulfed the man and became his life. Th
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Read in the pool. Finished 6/25/14. A very interesting book. Lots of good Bears history.
Chicago Bears fans, this is the definitive autobiography of George Halas ghosted by the late Tribune writers Gwen Morgan and Arthur Veysey, who lived at the McCormick mansion in Wheaton. You can't get any closer than that connection.
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