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Texas Football: Friday, Saturday & Sunday Night Lights

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Texas football from 6-man high school to pro team palaces.

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We Were the Oilers

We Were the Oilers

The Luv Ya Blue! Era

DVD - 2017

Yeah, of course, it started and ended with Earl Campbell who was and is a very easy person to root for. But, this Oiler team was full of guys that were ea...Show more Yeah, of course, it started and ended with Earl Campbell who was and is a very easy person to root for. But, this Oiler team was full of guys that were easy to love, from the coach, Bum Phillips, to Elvin Bethea, Curley Culp, Gregg Bingham, Ted Washington, Robert Brazile, and Jim Young on defense, to offensive standouts like Mikes Renfro Barber, good ol' reliable Double-Zero Ken Burrough, the human fire hydrant at center Carl Mauck and the comically rotund Toni Fritsch as placekicker. Show less

Yeah, of course, it started and ended with Earl Campbell who was and is a very easy person to root for. But, this Oiler team was full of guys that were ea...Show more Yeah, of course, it started and ended with Earl Campbell who was and is a very easy person to root for. But, this Oiler team was full of guys that were easy to love, from the coach, Bum Phillips, to Elvin Bethea, Curley Culp, Gregg Bingham, Ted Washington, Robert Brazile, and Jim Young on defense, to offensive standouts like Mikes Renfro Barber, good ol' reliable Double-Zero Ken Burrough, the human fire hydrant at center Carl Mauck and the comically rotund Toni Fritsch as placekicker. Show less

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Oiler Blues

Oiler Blues

The Story of Pro Football's Most Frustrating Team

by Pirkle, John

Book - 2000

Oilers 38 Bills 41. Enough said. Oilers 38 Bills 41. Enough said. Show less

Oilers 38 Bills 41. Enough said. Oilers 38 Bills 41. Enough said. Show less

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First Down Houston

First Down Houston

The Birth of An NFL Franchise

by Clark, Robert

Oversize Book - 2003

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston documents in photographs the first year of pro football's return to the Bayou City. Museum of Fine Arts, Houston documents in photographs the first year of pro football's return to the Bayou City. Show less

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston documents in photographs the first year of pro football's return to the Bayou City. Museum of Fine Arts, Houston documents in photographs the first year of pro football's return to the Bayou City. Show less

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How 'bout Them Cowboys?

How 'bout Them Cowboys?

Inside the Huddle With the Stars and Legends of America's Team

by Myers, Gary

Book - 2018

Want to know the power of a really good uniform and name? The Dallas Cowboys haven't been in shouting range of a Super Bowl since before the turn of the m...Show more Want to know the power of a really good uniform and name? The Dallas Cowboys haven't been in shouting range of a Super Bowl since before the turn of the millennium, yet it is still the most valuable sports franchise in the world. That is what is known as failing upward. Show less

Want to know the power of a really good uniform and name? The Dallas Cowboys haven't been in shouting range of a Super Bowl since before the turn of the m...Show more Want to know the power of a really good uniform and name? The Dallas Cowboys haven't been in shouting range of a Super Bowl since before the turn of the millennium, yet it is still the most valuable sports franchise in the world. That is what is known as failing upward. Show less

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Landry's Boys

Landry's Boys

An Oral History of A Team and An Era

by Golenbock, Peter

Book - 2005

Personality and demeanor-wise, Landry was a throwback even in his prime, but a very forward-thinking football man. As a man and a football coach he earned respect from even those who did not like him. It's hard to love a cypher. Personality and demeanor-wise, Landry was a throwback even in his prime, but a very forward-thinking football man. As a man and a football coach he earned respect from even those who did not like him. It's hard to love a cypher. Show less

Personality and demeanor-wise, Landry was a throwback even in his prime, but a very forward-thinking football man. As a man and a football coach he earned respect from even those who did not like him. It's hard to love a cypher. Personality and demeanor-wise, Landry was a throwback even in his prime, but a very forward-thinking football man. As a man and a football coach he earned respect from even those who did not like him. It's hard to love a cypher. Show less

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Ten-gallon War

Ten-gallon War

The NFL's Cowboys, the AFL's Texans, and the Feud for Dallas's Pro Football Future

by Eisenberg, John

Book - 2012

The McNair's Texans were not the first pro team with that name. The Dallas Texans beat the defending AFL Champion Houston Oilers (yes, you read that right) in 1962 before skedaddling northward to become the Kansas City Chiefs. The McNair's Texans were not the first pro team with that name. The Dallas Texans beat the defending AFL Champion Houston Oilers (yes, you read that right) in 1962 before skedaddling northward to become the Kansas City Chiefs. Show less

The McNair's Texans were not the first pro team with that name. The Dallas Texans beat the defending AFL Champion Houston Oilers (yes, you read that right) in 1962 before skedaddling northward to become the Kansas City Chiefs. The McNair's Texans were not the first pro team with that name. The Dallas Texans beat the defending AFL Champion Houston Oilers (yes, you read that right) in 1962 before skedaddling northward to become the Kansas City Chiefs. Show less

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Longhorn Football

Longhorn Football

An Illustrated History

by Hawthorne, Bobby

Oversize Book - 2007

Yeah, this book was published in 2007, so it's a little dated, but as far as national championships or even serious contention for one, it pretty much has it covered. Yeah, this book was published in 2007, so it's a little dated, but as far as national championships or even serious contention for one, it pretty much has it covered. Show less

Yeah, this book was published in 2007, so it's a little dated, but as far as national championships or even serious contention for one, it pretty much has it covered. Yeah, this book was published in 2007, so it's a little dated, but as far as national championships or even serious contention for one, it pretty much has it covered. Show less

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Horns!

Horns!

A History : the Story of Longhorns Football

by Wangrin, Mark

Book - 2006

When I was at UT in the early '80s, you and your buddies could walk into Memorial Stadium and play a midnight game of two-below on the very field the likes of Earl Campbell, Ham and Lam Jones, and Steve McMichael played on. When I was at UT in the early '80s, you and your buddies could walk into Memorial Stadium and play a midnight game of two-below on the very field the likes of Earl Campbell, Ham and Lam Jones, and Steve McMichael played on. Show less

When I was at UT in the early '80s, you and your buddies could walk into Memorial Stadium and play a midnight game of two-below on the very field the likes of Earl Campbell, Ham and Lam Jones, and Steve McMichael played on. When I was at UT in the early '80s, you and your buddies could walk into Memorial Stadium and play a midnight game of two-below on the very field the likes of Earl Campbell, Ham and Lam Jones, and Steve McMichael played on. Show less

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The 1939 Texas Aggies

The 1939 Texas Aggies

The Greatest Generations Greatest Team

by Herskowitz, Mickey

Book - 2006

Led by fullback "jarrin'" John Kimbrough, the '39 Aggies went 11-0. More than half of those wins were shutouts. The 11 starters on offense were the 11 starters on defense. Led by fullback "jarrin'" John Kimbrough, the '39 Aggies went 11-0. More than half of those wins were shutouts. The 11 starters on offense were the 11 starters on defense. Show less

Led by fullback "jarrin'" John Kimbrough, the '39 Aggies went 11-0. More than half of those wins were shutouts. The 11 starters on offense were the 11 starters on defense. Led by fullback "jarrin'" John Kimbrough, the '39 Aggies went 11-0. More than half of those wins were shutouts. The 11 starters on offense were the 11 starters on defense. Show less

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100 Things Texas A&M Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die

100 Things Texas A&M Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die

by Burson, Rusty

Book - 2013

There's an Aggie joke to be made here. Leave it in the comments, Keep it clean. There's an Aggie joke to be made here. Leave it in the comments, Keep it clean. Show less

There's an Aggie joke to be made here. Leave it in the comments, Keep it clean. There's an Aggie joke to be made here. Leave it in the comments, Keep it clean. Show less

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Battle of the Brazos

Battle of the Brazos

A Texas Football Rivalry, A Riot, and A Murder

by Webb, T. G.

Book - 2018

Instead of standing in line for refreshments or the restrooms, the Baylor and Texas A&M students attending rioted. One A&M Corps Cadet died. Instead of standing in line for refreshments or the restrooms, the Baylor and Texas A&M students attending rioted. One A&M Corps Cadet died. Show less

Instead of standing in line for refreshments or the restrooms, the Baylor and Texas A&M students attending rioted. One A&M Corps Cadet died. Instead of standing in line for refreshments or the restrooms, the Baylor and Texas A&M students attending rioted. One A&M Corps Cadet died. Show less

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The Game Changers

The Game Changers

Abner Haynes, Leon King, and the Fall of Major College Football's Color Barrier in Texas

by Miller, Jeff

Book - 2016

The first black player for the Texas Longhorns was Julius Whittier in 1970. Texas A&M's first black starter was Hugh McElroy in 1971. Both are AFTER the US put humans on the moon. The first black player for the Texas Longhorns was Julius Whittier in 1970. Texas A&M's first black starter was Hugh McElroy in 1971. Both are AFTER the US put humans on the moon. Show less

The first black player for the Texas Longhorns was Julius Whittier in 1970. Texas A&M's first black starter was Hugh McElroy in 1971. Both are AFTER the US put humans on the moon. The first black player for the Texas Longhorns was Julius Whittier in 1970. Texas A&M's first black starter was Hugh McElroy in 1971. Both are AFTER the US put humans on the moon. Show less

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Friday, Saturday, Sunday in Texas

Friday, Saturday, Sunday in Texas

A Year in the Life of Lone Star Football, From High School to College to the Cowboys

by Eatman, Nick

Book - 2016

1 out of 12 players in the NFL are from Texas. Doesn't sound like a lot until you stop to consider there are 49 other states. That means that pretty much every team has at least a couple guys who know where the best BBQ can be found. 1 out of 12 players in the NFL are from Texas. Doesn't sound like a lot until you stop to consider there are 49 other states. That means that pretty much every team has at least a couple guys who know where the best BBQ can be found. Show less

1 out of 12 players in the NFL are from Texas. Doesn't sound like a lot until you stop to consider there are 49 other states. That means that pretty much every team has at least a couple guys who know where the best BBQ can be found. 1 out of 12 players in the NFL are from Texas. Doesn't sound like a lot until you stop to consider there are 49 other states. That means that pretty much every team has at least a couple guys who know where the best BBQ can be found. Show less

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Friday Night Lights

Friday Night Lights

A Town, A Team, and A Dream

by Bissinger, Buzz

Book - 2015

If you loved the show and haven't read the book. Here's your chance. If you loved the show and haven't read the book. Here's your chance. Show less

If you loved the show and haven't read the book. Here's your chance. If you loved the show and haven't read the book. Here's your chance. Show less

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The Republic of Football

The Republic of Football

Legends of the Texas High School Game

by Conine, Chad S.

Book - 2016

Some say football is a religion in Texas. It's not. It's more important than that. Some say football is a religion in Texas. It's not. It's more important than that. Show less

Some say football is a religion in Texas. It's not. It's more important than that. Some say football is a religion in Texas. It's not. It's more important than that. Show less

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Texas High School Football

Texas High School Football

More Than the Game

by Patoski, Joe Nick

Book - 2011

For an outsider at a big rivalry game in a small Texas town, it's hard to decide which is more rewarding to watch, the action on the field or in the stands. For an outsider at a big rivalry game in a small Texas town, it's hard to decide which is more rewarding to watch, the action on the field or in the stands. Show less

For an outsider at a big rivalry game in a small Texas town, it's hard to decide which is more rewarding to watch, the action on the field or in the stands. For an outsider at a big rivalry game in a small Texas town, it's hard to decide which is more rewarding to watch, the action on the field or in the stands. Show less

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Home Field

Home Field

Texas High School Football Stadiums From Alice to Zephyr

Book - 2010

Passenger jets are loud. A baby crying on an un-air conditioned metro bus is loud. But if you haven't heard three or four thousand hyped-up fans stomping in rhythm on the aluminum bleachers during a goal line stand, you haven't heard LOUD. Passenger jets are loud. A baby crying on an un-air conditioned metro bus is loud. But if you haven't heard three or four thousand hyped-up fans stomping in rhythm on the aluminum bleachers during a goal line stand, you haven't heard LOUD. Show less

Passenger jets are loud. A baby crying on an un-air conditioned metro bus is loud. But if you haven't heard three or four thousand hyped-up fans stomping in rhythm on the aluminum bleachers during a goal line stand, you haven't heard LOUD. Passenger jets are loud. A baby crying on an un-air conditioned metro bus is loud. But if you haven't heard three or four thousand hyped-up fans stomping in rhythm on the aluminum bleachers during a goal line stand, you haven't heard LOUD. Show less

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Where Dreams Die Hard

Where Dreams Die Hard

A Small American Town and Its Six-man Football Team

by Stowers, Carlton

Book - 2005

Small towns are getting smaller. Many, especially in West Texas, can no longer field full football teams, but this being Texas, they don't give up on the game. Small towns are getting smaller. Many, especially in West Texas, can no longer field full football teams, but this being Texas, they don't give up on the game. Show less

Small towns are getting smaller. Many, especially in West Texas, can no longer field full football teams, but this being Texas, they don't give up on the game. Small towns are getting smaller. Many, especially in West Texas, can no longer field full football teams, but this being Texas, they don't give up on the game. Show less

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Thursday Night Lights

Thursday Night Lights

The Story of Black High School Football in Texas

by Hurd, Michael

Book - 2017

Most sports fans know the names of black baseball players who never got a chance to shine in the biggest spotlight. The segregation of football at all levels is less well known. Most sports fans know the names of black baseball players who never got a chance to shine in the biggest spotlight. The segregation of football at all levels is less well known. Show less

Most sports fans know the names of black baseball players who never got a chance to shine in the biggest spotlight. The segregation of football at all levels is less well known. Most sports fans know the names of black baseball players who never got a chance to shine in the biggest spotlight. The segregation of football at all levels is less well known. Show less

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Mumentous

Mumentous

Original Photos and Mostly-true Stories About Football, Glue Guns, Moms, and A Supersized High School Tradition That Was Born Deep in the Heart of Texas

by Schultz, Amy J.

Book - 2023

Football has never been about understated elegance. Football is about ostentatious display. I give you exhibit A: the homecoming mum. Football has never been about understated elegance. Football is about ostentatious display. I give you exhibit A: the homecoming mum. Show less

Football has never been about understated elegance. Football is about ostentatious display. I give you exhibit A: the homecoming mum. Football has never been about understated elegance. Football is about ostentatious display. I give you exhibit A: the homecoming mum. Show less

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