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The Man Who Built the National Football League : Joe F. Carr.

Founded in 1920, the National Football League chose famed athlete Jim Thorpe as its first president, a position he held briefly until a successor was elected. From 1921 to 1939, Joe F. Carr guided the sport of professional football with intelligence, hardwork, and a passion that built the foundation...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Willis, Chris
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield Pub. Group, 2010.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Founded in 1920, the National Football League chose famed athlete Jim Thorpe as its first president, a position he held briefly until a successor was elected. From 1921 to 1939, Joe F. Carr guided the sport of professional football with intelligence, hardwork, and a passion that built the foundation of what the NFL has become: the number one sports organization in the world. During his 18-year tenure as NFL President, Carr created the organization's first Constitution & By-Laws; implemented the standardplayer's contract; wrote the NFL's first-ever Record and Fact Book; helped split the NFL int.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (505 pages)
ISBN:9780810876705
0810876701
1282713639
9781282713635