Vintage Sports Instruction • Be a Winner in Football (1974) — Charles Coombs | Illustrated Training Guide, Football Coaching, Juvenile Sports Reference
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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
- Item Type: Vintage Hardcover Football Instruction Book
- Size: 9 × 6 × 0.5 inches
- Material: Cloth hardcover, paper pages, printed dust jacket
- Color: Blue cover with multicolor football-action dust jacket
- Origin or Maker: William Morrow & Company, New York
- Year or Era: 1974 • 1970s
- GENRE: Vintage Sports Instruction, Football Training, Juvenile Nonfiction
- Language / Pages: English • 128 pages
- Identifiers: ISBN: 0-688-30119-3 (lib. bdg.) ISBN: 0-688-20119-9
Edition & Features
- Edition/Printing: 1974 First Edition (per copyright page sequence)
- Dust Jacket: Present; shows mild rubbing and edge wear consistent with age
- Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Dozens of black-and-white action photographs and instructional images
- 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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