George Allen 1st Edition 1953 How to Scout Football Mid Century Footbal Scouting

Description: Hardcover. 8vo. Published by School-Aid Co, Danville, Ill. 1953. 111 pgs. Illustrated. First Edition/First Printing. Bound in cloth boards with titles present to the spine and front board. Boards have shelf-wear present to the extremities (light soil present to the front board; light soil present to the front pastedown). No ownership marks present. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. Often considered the first-ever book about the art of scouting in football, George Allen's 1953 How to Scout Football explores the importance of careful observation and analysis of rival teams in order to reach victory on the field. In a time before film reviews were commonplace, football teams relied on expert scouts to travel the country and watch games in-person. The scout would then report back with their insight about plays, characteristics of offensive and defensive players, and the team's strengths and weaknesses. Scouting - or "pigskin espionage," as Allen calls it - is useful for all levels of the sport, from high school to college to professional. Allen himself got his shot with the Chicago Bears as a scout, so he was well versed in both its application and importance. George Allen's (b. 1922 - d. 1990) coaching career began at the college level as head coach of both Morningside College in Iowa and Whittier College in California. He then spent a year on the staff of the Los Angeles Rams, followed by a longer stint with the Chicago Bears. With the Bears, Allen was initially asked to scout the Rams for a single season. His reporting was so thorough that his contract position became permanent. Eventually, he would become the defensive coordinator for the Bears. In 1966, Allen returned to the Rams as head coach where he brought the team back from a long losing streak. After five winning seasons with the Rams, he joined the Washington Redskins as head coach where he remained from 1971 to 1977. During his NFL tenure, Allen led his teams to the NFL playoffs seven times. Notably, Allen's Redskins reached Super Bowl VII in the 1972 season before losing to the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins' win gave the team the only perfect season in NFL history - a record they still hold. George Allen 1st Edition 1953 How to Scout Football Mid Century Footbal Scouting Description Up For Sale Today is How to Scout Football by George Allen Hardcover. 8vo. Published by School-Aid Co, Danville, Ill. 1953. 111 pgs. Illustrated. First Edition/First Printing. Bound in cloth boards with titles present to the spine and front board. Boards have shelf-wear present to the extremities (light soil present to the front board; light soil present to the front pastedown). No ownership marks present. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. Often considered the first-ever book about the art of scouting in football, George Allen's 1953 How to Scout Football explores the importance of careful observation and analysis of rival teams in order to reach victory on the field. In a time before film reviews were commonplace, football teams relied on expert scouts to travel the country and watch games in-person. The scout would then report back with their insight about plays, characteristics of offensive and defensive players, and the team's strengths and weaknesses. Scouting - or "pigskin espionage," as Allen calls it - is useful for all levels of the sport, from high school to college to professional. Allen himself got his shot with the Chicago Bears as a scout, so he was well versed in both its application and importance. George Allen's (b. 1922 - d. 1990) coaching career began at the college level as head coach of both Morningside College in Iowa and Whittier College in California. He then spent a year on the staff of the Los Angeles Rams, followed by a longer stint with the Chicago Bears. With the Bears, Allen was initially asked to scout the Rams for a single season. His reporting was so thorough that his contract position became permanent. Eventually, he would become the defensive coordinator for the Bears. In 1966, Allen returned to the Rams as head coach where he brought the team back from a long losing streak. After five winning seasons with the Rams, he joined the Washington Redskins as head coach where he remained from 1971 to 1977. During his NFL tenure, Allen led his teams to the NFL playoffs seven times. Notably, Allen's Redskins reached Super Bowl VII in the 1972 season before losing to the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins' win gave the team the only perfect season in NFL history - a record they still hold. George Allen is generally considered one of the hardest working coaches in the sport. He was known for preferring veteran players over younger players, focusing on the success of the current team and controversially trading away young draft picks for older, more experienced players. "The future is now," he famously said. Throughout his successful career, Allen wrote several books about the sport, including 1953's How to Scout Football. While scouting methods have changed since the 1950s, the book offers an interesting look back at the techniques of the mid-century. The work goes into minute detail, from the appropriate number of scouts for each game, to where they should sit in the stands for the best view, to what steps a scout should take before, during, and after each game. OUR MISSION STATEMENT: Our goal is to provide the best books for the lowest prices. We understand that you have more choices than ever to buy books, so we strive to provide the best service, accurate descriptions, the cheapest shipping and the best customer service in the realm of bookselling. 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