This book would not have been possible without the gracious assistance of the Chicago Bears' organization. A special thanks to Barbara Allen for opening doors and answering questions. Go Bears!
I am also deeply indebted to the following people and organizations:
The National Football League
The Dallas Cowboys' and Denver Broncos' organizations
The public relations staff at the Pontiac Silverdome and the Houston Astrodome
Linda Barlow, Mary Lynn Baxter, Jayne Ann Krentz, Jimmie Morel, John Roscich, and Katherine Stone, for brainstorming, answering questions, providing perspective, and, in general, bailing me out of trouble
The wonderful reference librarians at Nichols Library Claire Zion, for years of guidance and support
The people at Avon Books, especially my enthusiastic and helpful editor, Lisa Wager.
A special thank you to my husband, Bill Phillips, who, since my writing career began, has planned golf tournaments, designed computers, and spent the past year managing a professional football team. This book truly would not have been possible without his help.
Susan Elizabeth Phillips c/o Avon Books
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