Posnanski says football became the country’s most popular sport because it’s a game of constant and unrelenting emotion, of skyscraper highs and subterranean lows, where just about anything can happen at any time. In his book, “Why We Love Football,” he celebrates 100 unforgettable moments in the game’s history, from “The Miracle at the Meadowlands” to “The Minneapolis Miracle” (there are lots of miracles) to “The Immaculate Reception.” Even if you’re not a football fan, by the end of the conversation, you’ll understand why so many people can’t get enough of the sport that Posnanski says is the biggest thing in America.
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Joe Posnanski | Sports journalist. He's written for The Athletic, The Kansas City Star, Sports Illustrated, and more. His most recent book is “Why We Love Football: A History in 100 Moments” [Amazon|Bookshop].
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