About this title: The "New York Times"-bestselling author of "The Bad Guys Won!" chronicles the rise and fall of the Dallas Cowboys of the 1990s--the storied three-time Super Bowl champions and the most beloved, despised, and unforgettable dynasty in NFL history. color photo insert.
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Description: Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. Several color photos, indexed, 406 pages, pages bright, no internal markings or names, a solid copy, in a bright dustjacket, in a new clear mylar DJ cover. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harper
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780061256806ISBN:0061256803
Description: New. Brand new, fresh and crisp. Never read or owned. May have a remainder mark. Hardcover edition. Product Description: In his latest effort, Pearlman (The Bad Guys Won! ) tells the story of how the Dallas Cowboys went from being a league doormat to a Super Bowl– winning machine. It's the cast of characters that makes this story a page-turner, starting with controlling owner Jerry Jones; all-business coach Jimmy Johnson, who would cut a player without blinking; and star players Troy ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harper
Date Published: 2008-09-01
ISBN-13:9780061256806ISBN:0061256803
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. Hardback in very good plus condition with no markings. Dust jacket in like new condition with minor shelf wear. Tight binding and clear crisp text. Very nice book. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780061256813ISBN:0061256811
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Binding: book Hardcover
Publisher: Harpercollins
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780061256806ISBN:0061256803
Description: Brand New. Brand new. Never read or owned. May have a remainder mark. 406 pages. 9.50 x 6.30 x 1.80 in. 26.4 oz. Chronicles the rise and fall of the Dallas Cowboys during the 1990s, citing the contributions of owner Jerry Jones and coach Jimmy Johnson as well as the achievements of such players as Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, and Deion Sanders. 50, 000 first printing. Portions of this page Copyright 1995-2009 Muze Inc. read more
Binding: Spoken Word MP3-CD
Publisher: Tantor Media Inc
Date Published: 2008-12-29
ISBN-13:9781400160730ISBN:1400160731
Description: NEW. Spoken Word MP3-CD. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9781400160730. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harpercollins
Date Published: 2008-09-01
ISBN-13:9780061256806ISBN:0061256803
Description: NEW. Hardcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780061256806. read more
Edition: First Edition; Seventh Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harper
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780061256806ISBN:0061256803
Description: New in New dust jacket. 9780061256806. New first edition, seventh printing hardcover and dust jacket in excellent condition. Protective mylar cover.; 1.6 x 9 x 5.6 Inches; 416 pages. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harper
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780061256806ISBN:0061256803
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Binding: Spoken Word Compact Disc
Publisher: Tantor Media Inc
Date Published: 2008-12-29
ISBN-13:9781400110735ISBN:1400110734
Description: NEW. Spoken Word Compact Disc. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9781400110735. read more
Binding: Spoken Word Compact Disc
Publisher: Tantor Media Inc
Date Published: 2008-12-29
ISBN-13:9781400140732ISBN:1400140730
Description: NEW. Spoken Word Compact Disc. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9781400140732. read more
"I found this book for $1 in a Goodwill store and decided to give it a go as a leisure read. It's a surprisingly objective view of the short-lived Cowboy "dynasty" of the '90s. In one sense it's pretty sad, seeing the talent that was wasted or exploited on this Super Bowl championship team. In that respect I'd rather read Tony Dungy to see how winning can be done in a more selfless way. On the other hand, Boys Will Be Boys is entertaining and a quick read. But I'm glad I didn't pay more than a buck!"
"Its probably good Cowboys fans didn't know all these stories as they were happening. Most of the luster would have worn off much faster from the "Team of the 90's".
Jimmy Johnson is a real prick. He cuts a guy for falling asleep in a meeting. That same guy was tired b/c his newborn was suffering some sort of ailment that prevented him from getting much sleep.
Jerry Jones is the single biggest reason the Cowboys haven't returned to the Super Bowl. Time and time again you see his terrible player/coach decision making poorly effecting the team.
Emmitt Smith is probably a big ass. He comes off well in public, but only b/c its about him.
I don't hold those players on a pedestal anymore. They all behaved terribly, set poor examples, and should have done far more with their talent then they did.
"Whatever. It did a lot of things...none well at all. It wasn't salacious enough, didn't delve deeply enough into the tactical aspect of the Cowboys' reign, didn't attempt to mine the personalities of the players, coaches and owner to make some sort of conclusion about their success, or success on the football field in general, or just plain ol' success.
And what a hack this guy is. Jesus Christ. Sportswriting by someone who can actually WRITE (Updike, Ford and King to name three off the top of my head) is rare and precious. This book was a waste of my time but I am very happy that I, unlike a couple million American men, didn't pay $26.00 to do so."
"I really enjoy the books Jeff Pearlman writes. This is one about my beloved Dallas Cowboys. He starts the book when Jerry Jones buys the Cowboys and fires Tom Landry hiring Jimmy Johnson to coach the team. This was in 1989 and the Cowboys went 1-15. The book covers their glory years when they won three Super Bowls in four years from 1992-1995. He tells the behind the scenes stories about the drugs, the women, the parties and the football. No one comes out unscathed in this book. All the way from the owner to the players who were cut early on-the Cowboys were not very likeable. Jones was a rich football idiot who hired a coach, Jimmy Johnson, who had an ego the size of Texas. They went form allegedly buddies to hating each other in five years. They also won two Super Bowls. After Jones fired Johnson he hired Barry Switzeer and the wild Cowboys became the completely out of control Cowbooys. They also won another Super Bowl.
Michael Irvin was a drug taking player who cheated on his wife all the time. It does tell how he turned his life around after he retired and brought his ego under control. Emmitt Smith was also ego driven but a hard worker. Troy Aikmen comes out best in the book along with Jay Novecek. It was fun to see what the players were really like but that is also a little desillusional.
Another good quick read from Pearlman. I am looking forward to reading his next book about Roger Clemens."
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