Distant Memories

The 26 men featured in this book have one thing in common: They were all great football players. These legends were the superstars of the NFL and AFL during the glorious 60s and the fun-loving 70s. However, only 2 of these legends are in the Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. These stars revolutionized the game of Pro Football with their brilliant performances and were Pro Footballs biggest gate attractions. As the years go by, and the 60s and 70s have become a distant memory, these outstanding football players and mavericks have been unappreciated and forgotten. These heroes and legends of the fall contributed to the success of the NFL and made Pro Football the most popular and exciting sport in America. Distant Memories- The NFLs Best Ever Players of the 60s and 70s focuses on Pro Footballs forgotten stars and legendary heroes from the glorious past. Its about pioneers and great players from yesteryear.

I have chronicled the careers of 26 football players and have provided you a glimpse back at their best seasons, longest touchdowns, and the big plays of their illustrious careers. All of these players had caliber Hall of Fame talent and most of them should be in Canton, Ohio. These athletes were as talented and good as anybody who played their position. They were some of the most exciting players to ever play the game. These forefathers knew how to play football and were team players that knew how to win. They added character growth to Pro Football. All football fans from the 60s and 70s will fondly remember these superstars. Hopefully, this book will also educate younger readers about the players that made football the popular sport that it is today.

I have always wanted to write a book like this. Since I was a former amateur football player and have the knowledge and resources about football, I thought I would be the right person to write this book and do it with class and style. I have watched every football player in this book play every week and have seen all of the weekly highlight shows. I have followed their entire careers and I have seen every touchdown they scored. I watched all NFL and AFL games on TV in the 60s and 70s. In 1970, when the AFL and NFL merged to become one league, I watched every game on TV during the 70s. That was a special era. I can remember my golden Sunday mornings and early afternoons when I played football during the 70s. I always hurried home from my games so I could watch the NFL on TV. You can ask my wonderful mother. She knew where I was every Sunday afternoon during the football season when I was young. I would like the players in this book to finally receive the recognition they deserve for their outstanding accomplishments. I wanted this book to be a little different. My goal was to make this book entertaining by giving the readers more than statistics and numbers. I wanted to give you an insight on a players style, personality, and character growth. I was able to go 1-on-1 with the legends and I think the Questions and Answers section will be very enjoyable for you to read.

These legendary heroes and mavericks provided excitement and happiness to millions of fans across America. These players are lost treasures and have simply been forgotten as time goes by. They were brilliant players and dedicated professionals. Their place in Pro Football history is secure regardless of any Hall of Fame status. It was these trailblazers, legends, and other stars from the glorious past that made Pro Football our national pastime and Americas game. They were just too good to be forgotten. Enjoy your trip down memory lane.

Danny Jones