Historical Dictionary of Football

Grasso (Historical Dictionary of Tennis) acknowledges that attempting to define everything involved in football is akin to throwing a Hail Mary pass. Instead, he sets his pigskin parameters; 600 alphabetically arranged, cross-referenced entries cover a "fair representation" of both amateur (collegiate) and professional players, coaches, teams, and executives as the game has been played in North America over the last 150 years. A chronology and introduction provide context, and 16 appendixes showcase fans' beloved gridiron data. VERDICT An essential addition to library collections with other titles in this series. Library Journal