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Then Zorn Said to Largent: The Best Seattle Seahawks Stories Ever Told (Best Sports Stories Ever Told the Best Sports Stories Ever T) with CD |  | Authors: Chris Cluff, Paul Moyer, Dave Wyman Publisher: Triumph Books Category: Book
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Seller: nw-emerald-city-books Rating: 5 reviews Sales Rank: 555953
Media: Hardcover Edition: Har/Cdr Pages: 224 Number Of Items: 1 Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9 Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 5.6 x 1
ISBN: 1600781322 Dewey Decimal Number: 796.3326409797772 EAN: 9781600781322 ASIN: 1600781322
Publication Date: September 10, 2008 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description The Seattle Seahawks were born as an expansion franchise in 1976. Within a decade they were competing for AFC championships with a hard-nosed coach, a future Hall of Fame wide receiver, a cast of some of the wackiest and most colorful players in the league, and the loudest fans in the game. Win or lose, the Seahawks have always been worth paying attention to. "Then Zorn Said to Largent..." collects many of the best stories and anecdotes in the history of the Seahawks. With a preponderance of the stories covering the Seahawks' two most successful eras--the zesty 1980s and the Mike Holmgren years--this book unearths scores of stirring, hilarious, and poignant stories about the best and worst personalities and moments over the last 30-plus years. Coauthors Paul Moyer and Dave Wyman--both former players who now cover the Hawks as members of the broadcast team--have been around the Seahawks for almost all of the franchise's existence. They've seen a lot and eagerly share their best stories from their playing days and their involvement with the team since retirement. Many of these stories have never been told before. All of them will bring back strong memories of unforgettable times, leavened with humor and good fun. The authors have drilled deep to uncover long-forgotten or never-before-told stories about the Seahawks' early days in the league, the magic of the 1980s, the up-and-down-but-never-dull period of the 1990s, and the rebirth under coach Mike Holmgren. The Seahawks are riding high right now and "Then Zorn Said to Largent..." does a remarkable job of identifying the best stories that have emerged from this always fascinating franchise.
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| Customer Reviews: Checking up on old friends March 24, 2010 Vivian M. Myers (Corvallis, OR USA) I thoroughly enjoyed this quick read. It is a gossipy little book that gives some chuckles and answers some questions. For instance, I finally learned why the Nordstrom family sold the Seahawks to Ken Behring.
It covers character sketches and personal histories of many players from the past. Having been a fan of the Seahawks since their inception, it was interesting to read about the personal side of great guys from the past like Chuck Knox, Kenny Easley, Joe Nash and many others. It covers what was going on with the team from season to season, the psychology of winning and losing.
Paul Moyer and Dave Wyman have with the help of Chris Cluff written the book in a style which is similar to getting together over coffee and reminiscing. I have recommended it to friends both male and female who are Seahawk fans.
Good book, but mistitled December 1, 2009 Mark (Washington State) Why is the book mistitled? Very simply because it is written from the viewpoint of two defensive players, defensive back Paul Moyer and linebacker Dave Wyman. "Then Zorn said to Largent" as the title gives the impression there will be a bunch of stories regarding the offensive players of the Seahawks- which there aren't. It makes me wonder if this wasn't done to sell books, since Zorn and Largent are among the most famous and recognizable Seahawks.
Hence my rating of 4 stars.
This isn't to say that this is a bad book, or uninteresting. I finished the book in a couple sittings and enjoyed it thoroughly. Some stories make you cring, while others are laugh out loud funny ("Oh Crap" on pgs 174-175 being the funniest IMO). I was a little disappointed some stories were not told at all. For example, there was nothing between the covers concerning the possibility of moving the team to L.A., something that Ken Behring was trying to pull off. It was only because of loyal Seahawks fans and the timely intervention of a new ownership group to prevent that from happening.
So take the book for what it is- two defensive players telling stories from their experiences & viewpoints...to expect something more is unrealistic.
Great Football Stories January 16, 2009 Kevin M. Richardson (Salinas, CA) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A great read if you like the game of football. Great stories about how the game used to be more about football and less about the hype we see in the NFL today. The book provides a look at how physical and tough the players are in the NFL. Moyer playing with a ruptured testicle (ouch!) Wyman being traded to San Francisco and then sent back because he could not pass the team physical(bad shoulder), but then being on the field a few weeks later for the Seahawks with the same bad shoulder. You do not need to be a Seahawk fan to enjoy this book. Kind of a real life version of a watered down North Dallas Forty.
Then Zorn said to Largent November 29, 2008 Melanie M. Bofto 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I enjoyed this book from cover to cover. I am a long time Seahawk fan and loved the 80's football players. This book made me laugh out loud.
Melanie Bofto
THIS IS A FANTASTIC BOOK-ie. THEN ZORN SAID TO LARGENT November 18, 2008 James R. Moyer (HEMET, CA USA) 1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I FOUND THIS BOOK TO BE ACCURATE AND TRUEFUL IN THEIR FACTS....A WONDERFUL BOOK, ESPECIALLY FOR A SEAHAWKS FAN. I FINISHED THE BOOK IN ONE DAY. SO THAT TELLS YOU SOMETHING. BUT, I HAVE TO TELL YOU I AM VERY BIASED. YOU SEE PAUL MOYER IS MY SON. WHAT A WONDERFUL SON HE IS TOO....HONEST, LOVING AND VERY PATRIOTIC. A GOOD CHRISTIAN WHO GOES OUT OF HIS WAY TO HELP OTHERS, NEVER EXPECTING ANTHING IN RETURN. THE WORLD IS A BETTER PLACE WITH PAUL MOYER IN IT.
SINCERELY,
JAMES R. MOYER
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