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Forbes, Gordon Maxwell was born on February 6, 1930 in Bellport, New York, United States. Son of Harlow Campbell and Grace Bain (DeVall) Forbes.
(The Philadelphia Eagles were just a touchdown away from t...)
The Philadelphia Eagles were just a touchdown away from the 2002 Super Bowl. Two decades ago, the Eagles made it to the 1981 Super Bowl. In between and long before, the Eagles thrilled the city of brotherly love with their exciting brand of bruising football. Now, for the first time, author Gordon Forbes gives us a front-row seat to relive the passion that is Eagles football. While covering the Eagles' beat for nine years for the Philadelphia Inquirer, Forbes was there to recount the events, interview the coaches an players, and marvel at the crazy world of pro football. In Tales from the Eagles Sidelines, Forbes writes about the assorted cast of characters who suited up for the Eagles and who thrilled us with their talents and exploits. Some of the tales give new insights into the personalities of your favorite Eagles. Some of the stories are just plain funny, others are strange and colorful, while a few are sad. But all the stories are classics and will entertain Eagles fans of all generations. Tales from the Eagles Sidelines is a must read for every Eagle fan.
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Even in their worst of seasons, the Philadelphia Eagles maintained their tradition of toughness, thanks to great playerslegends like Chuck Bednarik and Steve Van Buren to modern-day heroes. In Tales from the Philadelphia Eagles Sideline, veteran football writer Gordon Forbes profiles the individuals who have thrilled Philadelphia fans since the team’s inception in 1933 through Andy Reid’s perennial championship contenders of today.
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The first comprehensive biography of one of the greatest coaches in NFL history, Dick Vermeil: Whistle in His Mouth, Heart on His Sleeve, details the coach’s early days as a star athlete in California, through his Super Bowl with the St. Louis Rams and coming out of retirement for a second time to lead the Kansas City Chiefs. A behind-the-scene look at a inspirational leader, this biography includes the stories on Vermeil's rapid success with his first professional coaching job and the reasons behind his burnout and abrupt retirement, the years he spent away from the sidelines and the influence they had on his return, his triumphant coaching comeback that culminated with a shocking Super Bowl victory, and an inside-look at the actual Off-Season Conditioning Manual that Vermeil implemented for the 1977 Eagles. This biography stands as an inspiring, enlightening, and often poignant look back at the life of one of the game's greatest coaches and most unforgettable characters.
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Forbes, Gordon Maxwell was born on February 6, 1930 in Bellport, New York, United States. Son of Harlow Campbell and Grace Bain (DeVall) Forbes.
Bachelor in English, Duke University, 1955.
Sports writer, Florida Times Union, Jacksonville, 1957-1962; pro-football writer, Philadelphia Inquirer, 1962-1982; pro-football editor, United States of America Today, Rosslyn, Virginia, since 1982; sports commentator, Home Box Office Cable television, 1988; sports commentator, Station WIP Radio, Philadelphia, 1992-1995. Correspondent Sports Illustrated, New York City, 1963-1989. Selector Pro Football Hallof Fame, Canton, Ohio, 1975-1987.
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Served to corporal United States Army, 1952-1954. Member Duke University Alumni Association, Pro Football Writers of America.
Married June Lolita Cassidy, July 16, 1960 (deceased January 1994). Children— James Douglas, Christopher Bryan.