Description
September 1973 First Printing. Paperback cover has some wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This first edition of Dan Jenkins’ semi-autobiographical novel “Semi-Tough” offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of professional football in the 1970s. Published just a year after its hardcover release, this paperback captures the spirit of an era when the NFL was transitioning from a niche sport to a national obsession. Jenkins, a renowned sportswriter, draws from his experiences covering the game to craft a humorous and insightful narrative that satirizes the excesses and machismo of the gridiron. With its witty prose and keen observations on masculinity, fame, and the burgeoning commercialization of sports, “Semi-Tough” has become a cult classic among football fans and literary enthusiasts alike. This well-preserved copy, with its clean pages and sturdy binding, presents an opportunity for collectors to own a piece of sports literature history.
