Shula: The Coach of the Nfl's Greatest Generation

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The biography delves into Don Shula's remarkable journey from a fish-selling kid on Lake Erie to the NFL's winningest coach. Born to Hungarian immigrant parents during the Depression, Shula faced initial resistance to playing football. However, once he gained his parents' approval, his strategic mind and resilience became evident, setting the stage for his legendary career. Acclaimed sports biographer Mark Ribowsky captures Shula's evolution and the factors that contributed to his success, including his unmatched understanding of the game.