Be a Winner in Football by Charles Coombs is a vintage 1974 sports instruction book that introduces young athletes to the fundamentals of football. Rich with real-game photography and step-by-step guidance, it reflects the era when American football was rapidly becoming a national pastime.
Inside, readers will find position overviews, training tips, play strategies, and behind-the-scenes looks at how teams prepare for competition.
This copy is ready for collectors, coaches, and fans of classic football history.
Quick Specs
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Item Type: Vintage Hardcover Football Instruction Book
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Size: 9 × 6 × 0.5 inches
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Material: Cloth hardcover, paper pages, printed dust jacket
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Color: Blue cover with multicolor football-action dust jacket
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Origin or Maker: William Morrow & Company, New York
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Year or Era: 1974 • 1970s
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GENRE: Vintage Sports Instruction, Football Training, Juvenile Nonfiction
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Language / Pages: English • 128 pages
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Identifiers: ISBN: 0-688-30119-3 (lib. bdg.) ISBN: 0-688-20119-9
Edition & Features
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Edition/Printing: 1974 First Edition (per copyright page sequence)
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Dust Jacket: Present; shows mild rubbing and edge wear consistent with age
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Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Dozens of black-and-white action photographs and instructional images
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Extras: Includes glossary, index, and detailed chapters on conditioning, passing, kicking, and positional roles
Condition Grade: Very Good
Notes:
- Dust jacket shows light shelf wear and mild corner/edge rubbing but remains bright and intact.
- Hardcover is clean with firm corners and strong binding.
- Pages are crisp, bright, and unmarked with no writing or tears observed.
- A well-preserved vintage sports instruction book with excellent photo clarity.
See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
Provenance & Notes
From a private sports book collection. No additional provenance provided.
About the Author Charles Coombs
Charles Coombs was a prolific author known for his accessible sports instructional books for young readers, blending real athletic insight with engaging photography and clear teaching.
A motivating and collectible classic for football fans and aspiring athletes.
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