This comprehensive volume covers the greatest backs ever to charge out of the backfield. "Great Running Backs" examines the eludes, the bruisers, and the complete backs. From Jim Brown to Emmitt Smith, every record breaking, tackle-shaking, and lineman-faking back is here.Great Running Backs" is filled with quotes from coaches, teammates, opposing defensive men, sport commentators, and the backs themselves. This book, packed with full-color and black-and-white photographs, profiles the sixteen greatest running backs of all time, examining how each one was able to accomplish his amazing feats. In addition, those backs who might one day emerge as the next Jim Brown or Walter Payton are discussed.
