New Release: When Football Came To Pass

I am pleased to announce that my newest book, When Football Came To Pass, is now available on Amazon.

Stewart A. Williams, whom I work with through Reedsy, designed the covers for my last four books. His designs are great, and it's a pleasure to work with him

Here's the official synopsis:

Many in football's establishment opposed legalizing the forward pass in 1906 and worked to remove it from the game for a decade. Despite severe restrictions and an oddball assortment of early throwing techniques, the forward pass proved exciting, became more reliable, and survived.

When Football Came To Pass covers why football legalized the forward pass, the rules and other constraints on its development, and how Eddie Cochems and other pioneers developed solutions that ultimately led to the forward pass revolutionizing the game.

The forward pass defines football today, but the early forward pass was unlike its present form. Lacking a roadmap and playing under different rules, they had to figure out how to throw the ball mechanically and conceptually. Teams used techniques and play designs unimaginable today until more liberal rules and talented players emerged, and they could pass the ball consistently to win games. At that point, attempts to remove the forward pass from the game faded away.

I hope everyone who reads Football Archaeology will buy a copy of the book. When Football Came To Pass is a fun, informative read, plus buying a copy supports the work of this site.

Your options on Amazon include:

• Kindle: $9.99

• Kindle Unlimited: FREE

• Kindle Audio/Audible: $9.99

• Paperback: $21.99

• Direct: Buy the paperback directly from me for $22.00, U.S. shipping included. Contact me at footballarchaeologytb@gmail.com

If you are not already a paid annual subscriber to Football Archaeology, enroll now, and I'll send a copy of the book, or another one of your choosing.

All five books are available through my Amazon Author page.

Thanks!