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The Dynasty That Never Was: The Story of Three Unlikely Coaches Who Nearly Dominated the NFL in the 1980s

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In the 1980s, the NFL was dominated by three unlikely coaches: Bill Walsh, Joe Gibbs, and Don Shula. These coaches, all of whom had very different backgrounds and coaching styles, led their teams to multiple Super Bowl victories and revolutionized the game of football.

Bill Walsh was a former high school coach who had no experience coaching at the professional level when he was hired by the San Francisco 49ers in 1979. Walsh installed a revolutionary new offensive system, the West Coast offense, which emphasized short passes and quick reads. The 49ers struggled in Walsh's first season, but they quickly turned things around and won their first Super Bowl in 1981. Walsh would go on to win three more Super Bowls with the 49ers, and he is considered one of the greatest coaches in NFL history.

Guts and Genius: The Story of Three Unlikely Coaches Who Came to Dominate the NFL in the '80s

by Bob Glauber

4.6 out of 5

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Joe Gibbs was a former college coach who had no experience coaching at the professional level when he was hired by the Washington Redskins in 1981. Gibbs installed a run-oriented offense that featured a powerful running back, John Riggins. The Redskins struggled in Gibbs' first season, but they quickly turned things around and won their first Super Bowl in 1982. Gibbs would go on to win two more Super Bowls with the Redskins, and he is considered one of the greatest coaches in NFL history.

Don Shula was a former player who had no experience coaching at the professional level when he was hired by the Miami Dolphins in 1970. Shula installed a conservative defensive system that emphasized stopping the run. The Dolphins struggled in Shula's first season, but they quickly turned things around and won their first Super Bowl in 1972. Shula would go on to win two more Super Bowls with the Dolphins, and he is considered one of the greatest coaches in NFL history.

The 1980s were a golden age for the NFL, and these three coaches were a big part of that. They were all innovators who helped to change the game of football. They were also all winners, and they led their teams to multiple Super Bowl victories. This book tells the story of their rise to the top and the challenges they faced along the way. It is a fascinating story that is sure to inspire and motivate readers.

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Guts and Genius: The Story of Three Unlikely Coaches Who Came to Dominate the NFL in the '80s

by Bob Glauber

4.6 out of 5