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January 10, 1982, the NFC championship between the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers, a trip to the Super Bowl on the line. With 58 seconds remaining, the 49ers trail by 6 as the last call of the game, Sprint Right Option, results in one of the most spectacular plays in NFL history--“The Catch.” A play that changed football, changed the future of two franchises, and made stars of quarterback Joe Montana and secondary receiver Dwight Clark. In his book, sports journalist Gary Myers replays this meaningful match up and offers intimate insights into the NFL of the 1980s. Fans of football history will be entertained and educated.

Reviewed by Kim W., University City Regional

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