Mile High: the Story of Lyle Alzado and the Amazing Denver Broncos [Paperback] Lyle Alzado With Paul Zimmerman

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Former library copy. Pages are clean and the binding is secure. Paperback cover has some wear and slight creasing at bottom corners. Good reading copy.

This compelling autobiography offers a gritty, no-holds-barred account of Lyle Alzado’s remarkable journey from a troubled youth to an NFL legend. Co-written with esteemed sportswriter Paul Zimmerman, “Mile High” provides an unvarnished look into the life of one of the most fearsome defensive linemen of his era. Alzado’s candid recollections shed light on the intense physical and mental demands of professional football, as well as the darker aspects of the game, including his struggles with drug abuse and the long-term health consequences of playing through injuries. Beyond its sports significance, the book serves as a poignant reminder of the human toll exacted by the gladiatorial spectacle of the gridiron. For fans of the Denver Broncos’ fabled “Orange Crush” defense and students of the NFL’s evolution, this memoir offers a rare insider’s perspective on a pivotal era in the league’s history.