Ditka: An Autobiography
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| Rating | : | 4.21 (669 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0933893078 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 271 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Read by Mike Ditka and Jack Brickhouse.. Mike Ditka recounts his rise from Super Bowl player to Super Bowl coach, holding nothing back
From Publishers Weekly Football fans will love this inside look at the sport by the coach of the Super Bowl champion Chicago Bears, written with the Chicago Tribune staffer who covers the team. . 35,000 first printing; $35,000 ad/promo; author tour. Photos. In addition to providing details of his career, Ditka ponders at length about his philosophy of football, a sport which for him involves 100% dedication, a belief in the importance of teamwork and an unconcern with popularity. Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. Cowboys coach Landry gave Ditka his first coaching job and George Halas signed him as the Bears' head man. This is the account of a steelworker's son who quit college for pro football and played for Chicago, which he loved, Philadelphia, which he hated, and Dallas, which he liked. He also makes interesting observations about Landry (at variance with the publi
TOUGH AND HARD NOSED DITKA IS A VERY ENJOYABLE BOOK. MR. DITKA DOES A GREAT JOB TELLING THE STORY OF THIS LIFE AND CAREER. I FOUND HIS OPINIONS AND INSIGHT VERY HUMAN AND INTENSE. HE WAS CERTAINLY A GLADIATOR ON THE FIELD AND A TAKE NOTHING FROM NOBODY COACH. I REALLY LIKE HIS STYLE AND HONESTY IN THIS BOOK. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK FOR ALL FOOTBALL FANS AND ESPECIALLY FOR BEAR FANS. HE IS ONE OF THE FIVE GREATEST BEARS OF THE MODERN ERA HALAS, SAYERS, PAYTON, BUTKUS, BEING THE OTHERS. A MUST READ. JACK MOSER said Five Stars. thanks. "a revealing and candid autobiography" according to A Customer. The fiery New Orleans Saints head coach provides fans with an insightful look on his childhood, playing career with the Bears, Eagles and Cowboys and transformation from an assistant coach to a head coach. Ditka also discusses his coaching philosophy, relationships with many of his star players and family life. You will not be disappointed.