Books written by jerry kramer

Perhaps, by setting down my daily thoughts and observations, he wrote, ill be able to understand precisely what it is that draws me back to professional. May 01, 2014 this classic sports book takes readers inside the 1967season of the green bay packers, following that storied team from training campto their dramatic victory in super bowl ii. From my many discussions with kramer over the years, i. Jerry kramer books list of books by author jerry kramer. Kramer and newman start a hong kong rickshaw business. No game better exemplifies this period than the classic ice bowlconference. Daniel kramer talks about the kickstarter campaign for his. Jerry kramer for pro football hall of fame home facebook. The green bay diary of jerry kramer, and distant replay, and more on. Box girder bridges, concrete bridges, design and construction, history what then. From my many discussions with kramer over the years, i always knew that schaap was very close to his heart. Candid and often amusing, jerry kramer describes from a players perspective a bygone era of sports, filled with blood, grit, and tears. With jerry seinfeld, julia louisdreyfus, michael richards, jason alexander.

And unlike other books written by players, this book is not a series of reminiscences written years after the fact, this story is being written real time, and carries more of a sense of immediacy. Published in 1968, the book covers the 1967 green bay packers season, which ended with the team winning super bowl ii against the oakland raiders. After marrying and working in his familys business for 15 years, steve and his wife michal. Kramer played one more year, under new head coach phil bengtson in 1968. The green bay diary of jerry kramer by jerry kramer. Jerry kramer hails vince lombardi, former teammates as he. Kieran kramer kieran grew up one of seven kids on johns island, a rural sea island near charleston, sc. I cant remember which one is better but instant replay and distant replay by jerry kramer are supposed to be excellent books written by an ex nfl player recalling his time being coached and molded into a man by vince lombardi. Dan also embarked on his first professional project. By unlikely but entirely happy coincidence, kramer had been persuaded to keep a diary of his 1967 season by dick schaap, an uncommonly capable and. Sports illustrateds top 100 sports books show list info after all, when done right, sportswriting transcends bats and balls to display all the traits of great literature. Instant replay the green bay diary of jerry kramer. In addition to karras autobiography, ive since read mad ducks and bears by george plimpton, art donovans autobiography fatso, and now this book, instant replay, by green bay packer offensive guard jerry kramer.

I went to the book signing and i was the last one there and he talked to me for. Its the diary written by jerry kramer, an offensive lineman during the lombardi years in green bay, during lombardis final season as coach. Dick and jerry had cowritten three books together, the most famous being instant replay. A sports classic, jerry kramer and dick schaaps instant replay takes readers inside the 1967 season of the green bay packers, following that storied team from training camp to their dramatic victory in super bowl ii.

What are some good books written by ex nfl players. A daughters quest, a fathers crowning moment alicia. Click here for local book delivery in under an hour. Browse audiobooks written by jerry kramer sorted by best. A successful businessman after his retirement in 1968, kramer followed up those books with lombardi and distant replay. Larry kramer, american playwright, screenwriter, and gay rights activist whose confrontational style of advocacy, while divisive, was credited by many with catalyzing the response to the hivaids crisis in the united states. Mar 12, 2020 instant replay spent thirtyseven weeks on the new york times bestseller list when it was published in 1968. Instant replay spent thirtyseven weeks on the new york times bestseller list when it was published in 1968. The green bay diary of jerry kramer author jerry kramer. The green bay diary of jerry kramer, and distant replay. Larry kramer, in full laurence david kramer, born june 25, 1935, bridgeport, connecticut, u. The book climaxed with kramers lead block in front of bart starr to win the ice bowl championship game. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read instant replay. Or jerry kramer, the right guard whod thrown the crucial block on bart starrs iconic ice bowlwinning quarterback sneak.

Aug 09, 2014 besides all of that, jerry kramer opened a door for all of us to see how that epic 1967 season unfolded with his coauthoring of instant replay. Kramer told me how he first got to know schaap, who cowrote. George is forced to buy a book he took with him into the bathroom. For his bookshop and website one grand books, the editor aaron hicklin. The green bay diary of jerry kramer is a book written by green bay packers offensive lineman jerry kramer and sportswriter dick schaap. Winning is the only thing by kramer, jerry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The perceptive and highly entertaining diary of the 1967 season by jerry kramer, a packer offensive guard, it remains the most beloved and highly regarded portrait of life on a pro football team back when the game was all blood, grit, and tears. Jerry kramer hails vince lombardi, former packers teammates as he enters hall of fame. Jerry kramers instant replay is the only sports book among them. Former packers guard jerry kramer finally got the chance to give his pro football hall of fame induction speech saturday, and it was typical kramer. The other two books were farewell to football and distant replay. I talked to jerry recently and wanted to get his perspective about the book and how it came to be. Elaine doesnt want to be known as the office skank. I personally have all of the books that kramer and schaap have cowritten, plus i have a number of books written by just schaap, which includes rfk, green bay replay and flashing before my eyes.

Kramer, host of the television show packerama with jim irwin during his playing days, changed the way sports books were written with his literate, reflective instant replay and farewell to football. I did a search at amazon on books subject green bay packers454 hits. Former kramerbooks managers to open new bookstore on h street. This classic sports book takes readers inside the 1967season of the green bay packers, following that storied team from training campto their dramatic victory in super bowl ii. Following that season, in which the aging packers fell to a record of 671 and missed the playoffs, he wrote a second book, farewell to football. The book is based on a diary that kramer kept covering the entire 1967 packer season. See all books authored by jerry kramer, including instant replay. The green bay diary of jerry kramer 9780385517454 by kramer, jerry and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Aug 05, 2018 or jerry kramer, the right guard whod thrown the crucial block on bart starrs iconic ice bowlwinning quarterback sneak. In 1967, when jerry kramer was a thirtyoneyearold green bay packers offensive lineman, in his tenth year with the team, he decided to keep a diary of the season. Sep 15, 2017 kramer, host of the television show packerama with jim irwin during his playing days, changed the way sports books were written with his literate, reflective instant replay and farewell to football. The green bay diary of jerry kramer ebook written by jerry kramer. It is a good book about what happens behindthescenes during a pro football season, as seen by one of the best players on the famous green bay packers. Sports illustrateds top 100 sports books list challenges.

Jerry kramer, who resents the dumb jock stereotype of football player, composed a well written memior of football in instant replay. Or jerry kramer, the renaissance man whod written books and given fans an inside look at the packers vince lombardiera championship teams. One of the rarest of thingsa sports book written in english by an adult. Former kramerbooks managers to open new bookstore on h. While everyone is staying home, were bringing the books to you. Instant replay, jerry kramers diary of the green bay packers 1967. From the days after superbowl i to lombardis retirement after superbowl ii, this book takes readers through the entire 1967 season. The book is a very easy read the late dick schaap coauthored the book, and it entertains from beginning to end. He was inducted into the green bay packer hall of fame in 1977, and his jersey has been retired. Steve kramer, author at breaking israel news latest news. During his time with the team, the packers won five national championships and super bowls i and ii. Nov 26, 2008 in 1967, when jerry kramer was a thirtyoneyearold green bay packers offensive lineman, in his tenth year with the team, he decided to keep a diary of the season. With 16 seconds remaining, green bay quarterback bart starr bulls his.

Besides all of that, jerry kramer opened a door for all of us to see how that epic 1967 season unfolded with his coauthoring of instant replay. Daniel kramer talks about the kickstarter campaign. Instant replay was a collaboration between jerry kramer, a guard for the green bay packers in the 1960s, and dick schaap, a sportswriter. Perhaps, by setting down my daily thoughts and observations, he wrote, ill be able to understand precisely what it is that draws me back to professional football. Click here for nationwide book delivery in 23 days. Jerry finds out that his uncle leo is a shoplifter. Jerry kramer books list of books by author jerry kramer thriftbooks. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. It was also notable because the packers earned the right to represent the national football league. Aug 03, 2017 solid state books will open this fall on h street ne, in the apollo building where the new whole foods market is located, according to coowner jake cumskywhitlock. Set aside the fact that jerry kramer is a smart guy who has not only written several books and has appeared on many television programs over the years he was also one of the best pulling. Solid state books will open this fall on h street ne, in the apollo building where the new whole foods market is located, according to coowner jake cumskywhitlock.

In addition to karras autobiography, ive since read mad ducks and bears by george plimpton, art donovans autobiography fatso, and now this book, instant. Candid and often amusing, jerry kramer describes from aplayers perspective a bygone era of sports, filled with blood, grit, andtears. Jerry kramers ice bowl block a moment frozen in time. A certified english teacher, she subbed regularly at the local high school while writing her books. Forgot, i did read another book written by lt ken ruettgers in1995. For example, when kramer worries about having to go up against alex karras in a game, he obsesses for days in the book on how to play against him. A sports classic, jerry kramer and dick schaaps instant replay takes readers. Jerry kramer for pro football hall of fame, green bay, wisconsin.

I still have the promotional paperback copy that was distributed with personna razor blades and that i read as an 8yearold in third grade. The book is truly a masterpiece, just like the 1967. Ive avoided this book for whatever reason probably because books written by. Kramerthe second son of a lawyer and his wife, a red cross official. In 1967, when jerry kramer was a thirtyoneyearold green bay packe. Apr 22, 2018 i personally have all of the books that kramer and schaap have co written, plus i have a number of books written by just schaap, which includes rfk, green bay replay and flashing before my eyes. In 1967, when jerry kramer was a thirtyoneyearold green bay packers.