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Booklist - 08/01/2017 From the beginning of the National Football League and the origins of the term Super Bowl to the transformation of the halftime show, this book provides a concise, informative history of the football’s annual championship. Even better, though, are the lively descriptions of the noteworthy games and the most memorable moments in Super Bowl history, starting with the greatest upset (1969) and ending with the greatest comeback (2017). Neither too detailed nor too technical, these highly readable narratives will interest even casual football fans. The book concludes with a short chapter recalling off-the-field highlights and another considering possible future changes, such as additional protective gear and the possibility of international teams. The attractive presentation includes a few vintage photos from the early years of pro football, as well as many colorful actions shots from the Super Bowl era. From the dependable Spectacular Sports series, which includes Doeden’s The Final Four (2016) and The College Football Championship (2015), here’s another solid addition to sports shelves. - Copyright 2017 Booklist.

School Library Journal - 08/01/2017 Gr 6 Up—The Super Bowl's status as a major American sporting event is indisputable. Doeden has produced a solid winner with this historical account of the annual event. Beginning with the meeting of representatives from 11 professional football teams in 1920 in Canton, OH, he examines the disorganized circumstances surrounding the formation of the National Football League. Some decades later, Super Bowl I was born in 1967, drawing 62,000 fans. Doeden's overview of this major championship game is enlightening and includes information on halftime entertainment and off the field activities. Images consist of numerous, captivating photographs. The author doesn't shy away from controversial issues that affect the sport. He also discusses efforts to broaden football's international appeal—could there be a Super Bowl overseas one day? Supplementing the text is a listing of team and individual records. VERDICT The author's beginnings as a sportswriter are very evident here; this latest book should score a quick touchdown with readers.—Jeanette Lambert, formerly at Nashville-Davidson County Schools, TN - Copyright 2017 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.

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