The Turnpike Rivalry by Richard Peterson

The Turnpike Rivalry by Richard Peterson

Football historians regard the games between the Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers as the basis for one of the greatest rivalries in NFL history. Richard Peterson and Stephen Peterson, in telling the story of the teams, explore the reasons behind this intense rivalry and the details of its ups and downs for each team and its fans.

"The Turnpike Rivalry delves into the nooks and crannies of a fascinating Rust Belt tug-of-war defined less by classic games than by fans who are exactly alike but still can't stand each otherA perfect read for the journey along the turnpike."—Jonathan Knight, author of The Browns Bible

"While the game rarely meant championships for the winner, the bitterness and intensity between the two teams and their passionate fan bases have made the Steelers-Browns rivalry one of the most anticipated contests on the sports calendar. Richard and Stephen Peterson have done a remarkable job bringing the history of this rivalry to life in their book The Turnpike Rivalry. Whether you're a Steelers or Browns fan, or just love the game of football, this book is must for your library."—David Finoli, author of Classic Steelers, Breaking Barriers: The Chuck Cooper Story, and Pittsburgh's Greatest Athletes

"Pull over at a rest stop, crack open the cooler, and enjoy this trip through time that maps the 70-year rivalry between the Steelers and the Browns. By the time you're ready to hit the road again, you'll understand why the games between these interstate rivals mean so much and why every victory is a high-octane rush."—Anne Madarasz, director, Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum at the Heinz History Center

Richard Peterson is the author of Growing Up with Clemente and Pops: The Willie Stargell Story. He is professor emeritus of English at Southern Illinois University. Richard and Stephen Peterson are the coauthors of The Slide: Leyland, Bonds, and the Star-Crossed Pittsburgh Pirates. Stephen has worked as a teacher and screenwriter for the last ten years.

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ISBN 13	9781606354131
ISBN 10	1606354132
Title	The Turnpike Rivalry
Author	Richard Peterson
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Kent State University Press
Year published	2020-11-30
Number of pages	190
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.