Raider - Jon Gower

Raider

The Raymond Chester Story

(Autor)

Buch | Hardcover
2025
Calon (Verlag)
978-1-915279-94-1 (ISBN)
21,15 inkl. MwSt
Dive into the thrilling life of Raymond Chester, the Oakland Raiders legend.   


While America was convulsed following the assassination of Dr Martin Luther King, Chester was central to the move of black American football into the mainstream. From his college glory at Morgan State to his iconic moments on the NFL field, Chester’s story is one of resilience and triumph which resonates far beyond the world of sport.  


Based on extensive conversations and interviews with Chester himself as told to Welsh author and rugby fan Jon Gower, Raider brings a unique perspective to his life and career.   


Perfect for sports fans around the world, Raider is a love-letter from Wales to an American football icon whose legacy transcends the game. 

Foreword: A Band of Brothers, by Raymond Chester
Part one - - 1968
1. Morgan State vs Grambling
2. The big day approaches
3. From half-time to victory
Interlude: Balance
Part Two – – 1948-68
4. High School Days
5. Morgan State
6. Family Life
Interlude: Speed
Part Three – NFL Career – 1968-1980
7. On Being a Raider
8. Playing for the Colts (or five years’ hard labour.)
9. Interlude: Injuries
Part four: Superbowl Champion, 1980
10. Winning the Championship
Part five – Life After the NFL
11. The Invaders and the USFL
12. A Small White Ball and a Fishing Rod
Interlude: Matters of faith
Conclusion: Looking back
Appendix A: A timeline of Raymond Chester's career
Appendix B: A brief introduction to American football
Appendix C: The Raiders: Raymond's recollections of his fellow players
Bibliography

Erscheint lt. Verlag 27.3.2025
Zusatzinfo Not illustrated
Sprache englisch
Maße 135 x 216 mm
Themenwelt Literatur Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
Sachbuch/Ratgeber Sport Ballsport
ISBN-10 1-915279-94-1 / 1915279941
ISBN-13 978-1-915279-94-1 / 9781915279941
Zustand Neuware
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