The Special Relationship: The History of American Football in the
United Kingdom charts the arrival and development of gridiron
football on this side of the Atlantic. This comprehensive account
presents the story across three key sections, outlining how and why
the sport became so popular in Britain - from the first match at
Crystal Palace back in 1910 to the birth of the incredibly popular
International Series, which has become a permanent fixture in the
NFL regular season. It covers every match played in London from
2007 to 2021, with anecdotes intertwined throughout to bring the
deeper NFL history, its greatest players and franchises to life.
The book also tells the unique tales of the British players who
have played in the NFL, with each player providing special insight
into their journey from Britain to the National Football League.
The Special Relationship is the captivating story of how the sport
arrived on the doorstep of America's great allies - and survived to
become the ever-growing presence it is today.
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