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Really enjoyed this reading. I'm a big football fan but not a supporter of either the Cowboys or the Chiefs but I found it quite engaging nonetheless. The narrator was excellent and brought a richness to it with his own Texan drawl that really made it feel authentic. Anyone who is fascinated by the history of pro football should really enjoy this book.