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In the name of the father, family, football, and the Manning dynasty, Mark Ribowsky

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Includes bibliographical references and index

collective biography

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In the name of the father

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Mark Ribowsky

family, football, and the Manning dynasty

"For generations, American athletes have enjoyed the ever-escalating celebrity lavished upon them when they combine on-the-field talent with off-the field charisma, but never before have we seen as transformative a sports dynasty as the Mannings: a bloodline of strong arms, Southern values, and savvy business instincts--each man compelling in his own right, made whole by family. But how, in just fifty years, did this private trio achieve football immortality? A gripping and definitive account, [this book] traces Archie, Peyton, and Eli's roots from red-clay Mississippi to the bright lights of the Super Bowl to reveal the truth of their grit and dedication, their inherent ability, and the drama they endured behind closed doors. Rich in gridiron dramatics and familial intrigue, In the Name of the Father is a quintessentially American saga of a multifaceted lineage that has forever changed the game."--Dust jacket

Introduction: Family matters -- Prologue: Manning Incorporated -- "They ain't stoppin' in Drew" -- Mr. Drew -- "Ain't yielding to nobody" -- "I think Buddy's dead" -- "He has made people forget James Meredith" -- Mudbuggers -- "Strangled by the trauma" -- Good Lord, I feel like I'm dying -- "A doggone good trip" -- "We're not average. We're Coop and Peyt" -- Everything's coming up orange -- Just right -- "I'll win for you" -- "A golden staircase from heaven" -- "An ambivalent relationship with his image" -- Eli's coming -- Mr. Inhuman -- Peyton, finally -- Anything you can do -- "The power of Peyton" -- One down, one up -- Miracle, redux -- Goodbye, hello -- "He throws ducks" -- "Gonna drink a whole lotta beer" -- Last Manning standing

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