Best of Rivals
Joe Montana, Steve Young, and the Inside Story behind the NFL's Greatest Quarterback Controversy
by Adam Lazarus
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Pub Date Aug 28 2012 | Archive Date Sep 01 2012
Perseus Books Group | Da Capo Press
Description
In this revealing, in-depth look at the NFL's greatest quarterback controversy, Adam Lazarus takes readers into the locker room and inside the huddle to deliver the real story behind the rivalry-when Joe Montana and Steve Young battled on and off the field and forged one of the greatest football dynasties of all time. From 1987 to 1994, the two future Hall of Famers spurred each other on to remarkable heights, including three Super Bowl wins and four MVP awards, and set new standards for quarterback excellence.
The two men couldn't have been more different in background, personality, and playing style, and their competition created as much tension as it did greatness, forcing Montana to prove that he was still the game's greatest quarterback and Young to prove that he was a worthy successor.
Featuring candid interviews with Montana, Young, Jerry Rice, George Seifert, and many more, Best of Rivals brings to life the story of two sports legends, the golden era of football their rivalry presided over, and the amazing legacy it produced.
Adam Lazarus, a member of the Professional Football Writers of America, is the author of Super Bowl Monday: The New York Giants, Buffalo Bills, and Super Bowl XXV, and the co-author of Chasing Greatness: Johnny Miller, Arnold Palmer, and the Miracle at Oakmont. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife, Sarah, and their boxers, Hannah and Montana.
Advance Praise
"Lazarus does a very good job explaining the dynamic of the Joe Montana/Steve Young competition of the 49ers heyday. I was particularly interested in this book because of the stiff competition those two provided to my teams."-Bill Parcells, two-time Super Bowl-winning NFL coach
"It seems like a fine idea to have two great quarterbacks on your roster, at least until Sunday when only one of them gets to play. Adam Lazarus takes you inside the dynamic but difficult partnership that was the Joe Montana-Steve Young era in San Francisco."-Ray Didinger, award-winning sportswriter, author, radio host, TV commentator, and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame
"A fascinating look at one of the breathtaking one-on-one battles in NFL history. Young? Montana? Adam Lazarus takes two all-time greats and, against all odds, makes you pull for both of them. Wonderfully done."-Jeff Pearlman, author of the New York Times Bestseller, Boys Will Be Boys
"[Best of Rivals] is a must read for 49ers fans of all ages. You will smile, cringe and curse, then you will nod at the enduring lesson that, at some point, even the greatest of the greats will be replaced-whether they're ready or not."-Jim Trotter, senior writer for Sports Illustrated
"Lazarus did an excellent job of showcasing the character of these two Hall of Fame quarterbacks, who had so much in common with their great skills, but were so very very different in terms of personalities and their approach to the game."-Joe Starkey, former play-by-play voice of the San Francisco 49ers
"It wasn't just that Joe and Steve won Super Bowls; it was that Joe and Steve were can't-miss theatre. The highs-and more importantly, the lows-of their careers and rivalry are important reading for anybody who loves the 49ers and their rich history."-Brian Murphy, radio sports host on San Francisco's KNBR
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9780306821356 |
| PRICE | $26.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 288 |
