Evolution of the Game

Football is America’s most popular sport: the nation is obsessed with it, and the game has spawned millions of fans worldwide.

Filled with facts, figures, and formations, Evolution of the Game chronicles the why, when, and how the game of American football developed.

With chapters such as “Origins of the Game,” “The Aerial Circus,” and “Development of the Contemporary Game,” this unique resource traces the growth of football from its Chinese origins to the fast-paced, no-huddle game of the present.