The 50 Greatest Players in San Francisco 49ers History

The 50 Greatest Players in San Francisco 49ers History
Author: Robert W. Cohen
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2021-08-20
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493062891

The San Francisco 49ers have one of the best records in NFL history, with 20 division championships, seven conference titles, and five Super Bowl championships. On a team with outstanding talent each year, who among its past and present players could be ranked as the 50 greatest? Who would occupy the coveted #1 spot? Jerry Rice? Ronnie Lott? Joe Montana? Steve Young? Robert Cohen has his own take on the matter and, in a book that is bound to inspire conversation if not controversy, ranks who he believes are the greatest players from 1 to 50, with 25 honorable mentions.

The 50 Greatest Players in Cincinnati Reds History

The 50 Greatest Players in Cincinnati Reds History
Author: Robert W. Cohen
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 377
Release: 2025-03-04
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493085921

In The 50 Greatest Players in Cincinnati Reds History, sports historian Robert W. Cohen examines the careers of the fifty men who made the greatest impact on one of Major League Baseball's oldest and most iconic franchises. Biographical, anecdotal, and statistical information about each player are provided along the way, as are quotes from opposing players and former teammates and summaries of each player's greatest season, most memorable performances, and most notable achievements. Special features include photos of the fifty players and a list of twenty-five honorable mentions.

The 50 Greatest Players in Cincinnati Bengals History

The 50 Greatest Players in Cincinnati Bengals History
Author: Robert W. Cohen
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 346
Release: 2024-10-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493079166

The 50 Greatest Players in Cincinnati Bengals History examines the careers of the 50 men who made the greatest impact on one of the National Football League's most dynamic franchises. Using as measuring sticks the degree to which they impacted the fortunes of the team, the extent to which they added to the Bengals legacy, and the levels of statistical compilation and overall dominance they attained while wearing a Bengals uniform, The 50 Greatest Players in Cincinnati Bengals History ranks, from 1 to 50, the top 50 players in team history. Quotes from opposing players and former teammates are provided along the way, as are summaries of each player’s greatest season, most memorable performances, and most notable achievements.

The 50 Greatest Players in Boston Celtics History

The 50 Greatest Players in Boston Celtics History
Author: Robert W. Cohen
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 449
Release: 2023-10-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 149307766X

One of professional basketball's most iconic franchises, the Boston Celtics—along with the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots, both of whom have been the subject of "50 Greatest" treatments by sports historian Robert W. Cohen—represent a multistate region rather than just a city or state. Many of the sport's very best have played for the Celtics, including Bill Russell, Bob Cousy, John Havlicek, Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, and Paul Pierce. But who is the greatest of them all? In The 50 Greatest Players in Boston Celtics History, Cohen attempts to determine just that. Using as measuring sticks the degree to which these players impacted the fortunes of the team, the extent to which they added to the Celtics legacy, and the levels of statistical compilation and overall dominance they attained while wearing a Celtics uniform, this book ranks, from 1 to 50, the top 50 players in team history. Quotes from opposing players and former teammates are provided along the way, as are summaries of each player’s greatest season, most memorable performances, and most notable achievements.

The 50 Greatest Players in Buffalo Bills History

The 50 Greatest Players in Buffalo Bills History
Author: Robert W. Cohen
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 357
Release: 2023-09-08
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493071203

The 50 Greatest Players in Buffalo Bills History examines the careers of the 50 men who have made the greatest impact on one of the National Football League’s most iconic franchises. Using as measuring sticks the degree to which they impacted the fortunes of the team, the extent to which they added to the Buffalo Bills legacy, and the levels of statistical compilation and overall dominance they attained while wearing a Buffalo Bills uniform, this book ranks, from 1 to 50, the top 50 players in team history. Quotes from opposing players and former teammates are provided along the way, as are summaries of each player’s greatest season, most memorable performances, and most notable achievements.

The 50 Greatest Players in Pittsburgh Steelers History

The 50 Greatest Players in Pittsburgh Steelers History
Author: Robert W. Cohen
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 393
Release: 2019-08-26
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493037943

The 50 Greatest Players in Pittsburgh Steelers History examines the careers of the 50 men who made the greatest impact on one of the NFL's most iconic and successful franchises. The author ranks, from 1 to 50, the top 50 players in team history. Quotes from opposing players and former teammates are provided along the way, as are summaries of each player's greatest season, most memorable performances, and most notable achievements.

The 50 Greatest Players in Chicago Bears History

The 50 Greatest Players in Chicago Bears History
Author: Robert W. Cohen
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 333
Release: 2020-09-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493046993

In The 50 Greatest Players in Chicago Bears History, sports historian Robert W. Cohen ranks the top 50 players ever to perform for one of the NFL's most historic franchises. This work includes quotes from the subjects themselves and former teammates, photos, recaps of memorable performances and greatest individual seasons, as well as a statistical summary of each player's career with the Bears. The Bears' best are profiled here in what is bound to be a much discussed book among the team's broad fan base. An added bonus are the "honorable mentions," the next 25 players who have contributed to the Bears' astounding run as one of America's great sports teams.

The 50 Greatest Players in New York Yankees History

The 50 Greatest Players in New York Yankees History
Author: Robert W. Cohen
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 323
Release: 2012
Genre: History
ISBN: 0810883937

This book carefully examines the careers of the 50 men who made the greatest impact on one of the most successful franchises in the history of professional sports. Features of The 50 Greatest Players in New York Yankees History include quotes from opposing players and former teammates, summaries of each player s best season, recaps of their most memorable performances, and listings of their notable achievements.

The 50 Greatest Players in St. Louis Cardinals History

The 50 Greatest Players in St. Louis Cardinals History
Author: Robert W. Cohen
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2013-08-22
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0810892162

The St. Louis Cardinals are perhaps the most popular and successful franchise in National League history, having won more world championships than any other club in the league. Baseball greats such as Stan Musial, Rogers Hornsby, and Albert Pujols have all worn the Cardinals uniform. But which Cardinals are the finest in franchise history? Examining every player who has donned the Redbird uniform since 1892, Robert W. Cohen ranks the best of the best in The 50 Greatest Players in St. Louis Cardinals History. This book carefully studies the careers of the players who made the greatest impact while playing for the St. Louis Cardinals. The ranking was determined based on such factors as the extent to which each player added to the Cardinals legacy, the degree to which he impacted the fortunes of his team, and the level of dominance he attained while wearing the Redbird uniform. Features of The 50 Greatest Players in St. Louis Cardinals History include: Each player’s notable achievements Recaps of the player’s most memorable performances Summaries of each player’s best season Quotes from opposing players and former teammates Including players such as Bob Gibson, Ozzie Smith, Lou Brock, and Mark McGwire, this book is sure to fuel debate among Cardinals fans. A fascinating collection of bios, stats, recaps, quotes, and more, The 50 Greatest Players in St. Louis Cardinals History is a must-read not only for die-hard Cardinals fans, but for all fans of baseball.

The 50 Greatest Players in New York Giants Football History

The 50 Greatest Players in New York Giants Football History
Author: Robert W. Cohen
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 381
Release: 2014-08-07
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1442236329

This book carefully examines the careers of the 50 men who made the greatest impact on the New York Giants of the National Football League. Including iconic figures such as Lawrence Taylor, Mel Hein, Frank Gifford, Harry Carson, Michael Strahan, and Eli Manning, the top 50 ranking is sure to fuel debate among Giants fans. A fascinating collection of bios, stats, quotes from opposing players and former teammates, photographs, and recaps of memorable performances and seasons, this book is a must-read not only for Giants fans, but for all fans of professional football.