Best Books About Football – Clayton Trutor Interview (Part 1)

Clayton Trutor - Part 1

Dr. Clayton Trutor stops by on the show to share his opinion of the best books about football. During the interview, he provides 10 primary categories for the books discussed. In the first part of this interview, Dr. Clayton covers the categories that he calls League History, Biography, Strategy, A Season in the Life, and Expose'. It's near impossible to pick the best football book in each category, so he also provides some alternative options for you. These football book recommendations are not a direct endorsement from The Football History Dude podcast, but as a dude, I'm always open to some great reads. So, strap on your seat belt, and let’s get ready to take this baby up to 88mph.

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He is a historian and sportswriter. He writes about college football and basketball for SB Nation at Down the Drive and Underdog Dynasty. He holds a Ph.D. in U.S. History from Boston College and is the author of a forthcoming book on the history of professional sports in Atlanta.

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Clayton Trutor Best Books About Football

Below are the best books about football covered in the first part of the Clayton Trutor interview. Each category has a main book, and then there are some within the body of the text to give you more options.

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League History

This was the first book we talked about on the episode. Dr. Trutor brings up how this book is one of the best books about football as a comprehensive resource. The book basically takes you on a journey from the founding of the NFL (episode 3) in Canton, OH in 1920 all the way through the 21st century. He shares how the book covers many angles of the game; including the economics, on-field product, social impact of pro football, and many more topics.