Football's Greatest Myths and Legends

by Elliott Smith

Overview

Why is Green Bay, Wisconsin, nicknamed “Titletown?” Does “icing” the kicker of an opposing team actually work? Do sewer systems in some cities really get flooded during halftime on Super Bowl Sunday? Dig in to get the real stories behind these and other great football myths and legends!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781669040293
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2023
Series:	Sports Illustrated Kids: Sports Greatest Myths and Legends
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	99,216
Product dimensions:	6.60(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	560L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

About the Author

Elliott Smith is a freelance writer, editor and author. He has covered a wide variety of subjects, including sports, entertainment and travel, for newspapers, magazines and web sites. He has written a nonfiction book about the Washington Nationals and a children's book about Bryce Harper. He lives in the Washington, D.C. area with his wife and two children.

Table of Contents

What's in a name? 4

Video Game Jinx 6

Ice, Ice Baby 10

The 6th-Round GOAT 14

Super Bowl Flush? 20

The Real Champs 24

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

About the Author 32

Interviews

Uncovering the true stories behind the greatest myths in college and pro sports will appeal to both young sports fans and those curious about legendary figures and events;