Pro Football at Wrigley Field - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0615396119 ISBN 13: 9780615396118

Publisher: Prairie Street Art, 2010

Synopsis

"Pro Football at Wrigley Field" brings to life the magic of Papa Bear, Gale Sayers, "Crunch" Butkus, Bill George, Doug Atkins, O'B  and so many other great Bears who called Wrigley Field home during the most unique decade in pro football history. What I would give  to see just one more meeting between Halas and Vince Lombardi in what was for years the loudest ballpark in the NFL. Your book is an award winner.  "Chet Coppock"

A marvelous tribute to toughness, speed, skill, passion, and, most of all, visual art."Brings back many memories for me. I just wish my Dad was still here to see your wonderful photos. He would have gotten the biggest kick and memories from Wrigley Field. Wonderful!!!
" Tim Dooley".
This comment is typical of those who have purchased Pro Football at Wrigley Field. With over 240 photographs by photographer Ron Nelson, this 106 page book is filled with the great stars of the 60's who played in the NFL. Text is by Beth Gorr and the forward is by Ronnie Bull. Quotes by Mike Ditka, Ed O'Bradovich, Doug Buffone, Gale Sayers, Mike Pyle and Maury Youmans reveal what is was like to play football at Wrigley Field. This is a must for football fans and those who enjoy looking at the action of the game. A must for your collection.

About this title

From the Publisher:

If you ever went to Wrigley Field for a Bears game, this brings back the memories. Your favorites from the 60's are all there.Different sections of photographs of the teams that played there will interest you out of town fans. It is like a family album of old football photographs.

About the Author:

Ron Nelson is a free-lance photographer who started in the late 50's shooting Auto Racing for Competition Press. In 1961 he started working as a side line photographer for the Publicity Department of the Chicago Bears on a free-lance basis. His work appears in numerous racing books and his football photography is in the permanent displays at Soldier Field, at Halas Hall and many private collections.

About this edition

• Publisher: Prairie Street Art
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0615396119
• ISBN 13: 9780615396118
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 106