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Library Links: Kirkwood Spoils Parkway North Homecoming In Dominating Fashion
Library resources relating to a previous Patch articles.
The following article was submitted by Nick O'Neal of the Kirkwood Public Library.
As I am sure many fans of our hometown high school football team have read in the recent article Kirkwood Spoils Parkway North Homecoming In Dominating Fashion, that the Kirkwood Pioneers, are off to a great start this season. With a streak of 5-0, they are currently ranked first in their class, statewide. For those of us who like to follow football, high school or otherwise, or for those who know nothing about the sport, the Kirkwood Public Library offers numerous resources to meet your insatiable football needs.
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Your source for any and all holdings of the Kirkwood Public Library and the Municipal Library Consortium on the various subject headings for Football.
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Labeled as the oldest rivalry of high school football, this book chronicles the Kirkwood Pioneers and the Webster Groves Statesmen on 100 years of their Turkey Day Game.
Friday Night Lights (Book, Television Series, & Movie)
In Texas, high school football is as worshipped as gold. Follow a Texas high school football team as they seek the most treasured of all high school possessions- the win!
America’s Game: The Epic Story of How Pro Football Captured a Nation
Why is football so popular among Americans? These books takes you through the cultural evolution of the sport, explaining its roots and how it became the American phenomenon it is today.
"The Immaculate Reception. The Ice Bowl. The Music City Miracle. The Catch. For nearly a century, the National Football League has provided fans with pulse-pounding moments on the gridiron. In the tradition of their revolutionary collaboration, And the Crowd Goes Wild, veteran chronicler of broadcast history, Joe Garner, and broadcast icon, Bob Costas team up to bring fans this one-of-a-kind compendium of NFL history--a lavishly illustrated hardcover book, with gripping text and archival photographs, as well as an original 10-part documentary, produced by an Emmy-Award winning team, hosted by the inimitable Costas and featuring official NFL video highlights. From the great dynasties to the improbable catches, the legendary coaches to the heroic QBs, the most incredible comebacks to the most notorious flubs, 100 Yards of Glory relives--in text and video--the most unforgettable moments in the game. Also available as an enhanced ebook, 100 Yards of Glory is a must have for any football fan"-- Provided by publisher.
For those of us who have no clue about football, like yours truly, one might start with a book like this is “A no-nonsense explanation of the fundamental rules and objectives of the game of football, along with everything else you need to know about the greatest game on earth.”
The Man Who Built the National Football League: Joe F. Carr
Everything you ever wanted to know about how the NFL came to be in its present form, from split leagues to the NFL draft, this book depicts the efforts of NFL president Joe F. Carr and the changes he made to the league.
Dating all the way back to the late 1930’s Kirkwood Public Library’s collects copies of the Pioneer for reference use. See how the Pioneers evolved over the past 70+ years.