Perian Conerly (28 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Before cable television and mega-contracts, professional jocks' lives were little different from those of the fans in the stands. Back then, the game they played was much simpler but far rougher than anything seen today. Ever cheering from the sidelines, Perian Conerly, wife of the New York Giants' star quarterback Charlie Conerly, and the first female sportswriter in the National Sportswriters' Association, wrote this lighthearted account of pro football during its heyday (1948-1961). Her husband led the Giants for fourteen seasons. As she describes the glory games, the players, and life on the road, she delivers from the inside the kind of personal reportage that fans adore. Her story begins with the hilarious misadventures of her wedding day in Clarksdale, Mississippi, "the Golden Buckle on the Cotton Belt." It ends thirteen years later with Charlie's retirement at the age of forty. In between, there are vignettes of the closely-knit cadre of Giants' wives, most of whom resided in the same Bronx hotel near Yankee Stadium. She also reports locker-room gossip and recounts amusing pro-ball anecdotes of a time before TV made athletes' images familiar in all households. Although their deeds on the gridiron were notable, their faces were not. Back then, players were so anonymous in public that many times they fell prey to imitators who stole their identities to mooch drinks and dinners from unsuspecting fans only for the thrill of passing as "somebody." Along with her scoop reports on winning games, Mrs. Conerly paints an endearing portrait of her famous husband, an Ole Miss legend who, after retirement, was hired as the first Marlboro Man. Though her style is casual, she moves the reader painlessly through some of the finer points of the game. The Washington Evening Star touted her for "having written the best book on pro football in a long time." The New York Times, for which Mrs. Conerly wrote occasional sports columns, said "Backseat Quarterback is exactly the kind of book that one would expect Perian Conerly to write. Its pages shine with her charm, gaiety, wit, intelligence, and sparkle." Newsweek praised its "comic insight." This reissue of a favorite book of 1963 has a foreword by the Conerlys' friend and teammate Frank Gifford.

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: new.

Condition: New.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. First Edition. Signed by Perian Conerly. Heavy wear to the dust jacket with chipping and tearing. Moderate wear to the boards. Sound binding. Clean interior pages. New mylar added to the dust jacket. This could have light cosmetic flaws, but remains in good condition. The book is inscribed by Author. Dust jacket condition is Acceptable. This copy is the First Edition of the published work. Secure packaging for safe delivery. signed and inscribed by author.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. The cover shows some edgewear with rubbing and a few small nicks and chips. The binding is sound.

Condition: New. In.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. A collection of pieces by one of the great sportswriters of all time, who happened to be female (and the wife of quarterback Charlie Conerly). The book has sound hinges and does not lean. Pages are lightly toned but clean without creases, marks, stains or wrinkles. The book's outer covers and spine are also clean. Outer page edges show slight foxing and dust soiling. None of the cover corners are bumped. There is slight wear to top and bottom edges of the covers and spine. The book's dust jacket is completely clean with slight wear and stress lines at top and bottom edges of the spine but no holes, chips, creases or tears. (Note: Photos may show a flash reflection.) PayPal always welcome. We pack all our books with care and ship in cardboard boxes. Shipment outside of the United States may require extra funds. Additional photos emailed upon request.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. Before cable television and mega-contracts, professional jocks' lives were little different from those of the fans in the stands. Back then, the game they played was much simpler but far rougher than anything seen today. Ever cheering from the sidelines, Perian Conerly, wife of the New York Giants' star quarterback Charlie Conerly, and the first female sportswriter in the National Sportswriters' Association, wrote this lighthearted account of pro football during its heyday (1948-1961). Her husband led the Giants for fourteen seasons. As she describes the glory games, the players, and life on the road, she delivers from the inside the kind of personal reportage that fans adore. Her story begins with the hilarious misadventures of her wedding day in Clarksdale, Mississippi, "the Golden Buckle on the Cotton Belt." It ends thirteen years later with Charlie's retirement at the age of forty. In between, there are vignettes of the closely-knit cadre of Giants' wives, most of whom resided in the same Bronx hotel near Yankee Stadium. She also reports locker-room gossip and recounts amusing pro-ball anecdotes of a time before TV made athletes' images familiar in all households. Although their deeds on the gridiron were notable, their faces were not. Back then, players were so anonymous in public that many times they fell prey to imitators who stole their identities to mooch drinks and dinners from unsuspecting fans only for the thrill of passing as "somebody." Along with her scoop reports on winning games, Mrs. Conerly paints an endearing portrait of her famous husband, an Ole Miss legend who, after retirement, was hired as the first Marlboro Man. Though her style is casual, she moves the reader painlessly through some of the finer points of the game. The Washington Evening Star touted her for "having written the best book on pro football in a long time." The New York Times, for which Mrs. Conerly wrote occasional sports columns, said "Backseat Quarterback is exactly the kind of book that one would expect Perian Conerly to write. Its pages shine with her charm, gaiety, wit, intelligence, and sparkle." Newsweek praised its "comic insight." This reissue of a favorite book of 1963 has a foreword by the Conerlys' friend and teammate Frank Gifford.

Hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Gilt decorated hard cover. Stated first edition. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Inscribed by the author "For my favorite cousins - Pamp, Blaine - My "favorite" of cousisn. With much love, from Perian". Fine copy (book plate) in very good (light shelf wear) dust jacket (in mylar). 201 pps.

Gilt decorated hard cover. First edition. Full number line. Illustrated. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Inscribed by the author "For my favorite cousins - Pamp, Blaine & Rosemary With much love, Perian". Fine copy in fine dust jacket (in mylar). As new. 253 pps.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Doubleday; First Edition (1963). NearFine Hardcover, with VeryGood illustrated DJ. Black cloth, Gray spine title. No Wear, Clean Unmarked, Excellent Binding and hinges, The DJ got light edge wear. be35940.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 253 pages. 7.75x5.00x0.75 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days 272.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. &Uumlber den AutorPerian Conerly (1926-2021), wife of New York Giants and Ole Miss Rebels football legend Charlie Conerly, broke ground for female journalists writing sports columns that appeared in the New York Times, .

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Before cable television and mega-contracts, professional jocks' lives were little different from those of the fans in the stands. Back then, the game they played was much simpler but far rougher than anything seen today. Ever cheering from the sidelines, Perian Conerly, wife of the New York Giants' star quarterback Charlie Conerly, and the first female sportswriter in the National Sportswriters' Association, wrote this lighthearted account of pro football during its heyday (1948-1961). Her husband led the Giants for fourteen seasons. As she describes the glory games, the players, and life on the road, she delivers from the inside the kind of personal reportage that fans adore. Her story begins with the hilarious misadventures of her wedding day in Clarksdale, Mississippi, 'the Golden Buckle on the Cotton Belt.' It ends thirteen years later with Charlie's retirement at the age of forty. In between, there are vignettes of the closely knit cadre of Giants' wives, most of whom resided in the same Bronx hotel near Yankee Stadium. She also reports locker-room gossip and recounts amusing pro-ball anecdotes of a time before TV made athletes' images familiar in all households. Although their deeds on the gridiron were notable, their faces were not. Back then, players were so anonymous in public that many times they fell prey to imitators who stole their identities to mooch drinks and dinners from unsuspecting fans only for the thrill of passing as 'somebody.' Along with her scoop reports on winning games, Mrs. Conerly paints an endearing portrait of her famous husband, an Ole Miss legend who, after retirement, was hired as the first Marlboro Man. Though her style is casual, she moves the reader painlessly through some of the finer points of the game. The Washington Evening Star touted her for 'having written the best book on pro football in a long time.' The New York Times, for which Mrs. Conerly wrote occasional sports columns, said 'Backseat Quarterback is exactly the kind of book that one would expect Perian Conerly to write. Its pages shine with her charm, gaiety, wit, intelligence, and sparkle.' Newsweek praised its 'comic insight.' This reissue of a favorite book of 1963 has a foreword by the Conerlys' friend and teammate Frank Gifford.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Backseat Quarterback | Perian Conerly | Taschenbuch | Einband - flex.(Paperback) | Englisch | 2023 | University Press of Mississippi | EAN 9781496849526 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.