Nothing Comes Easy

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From his days as a youth in Marshall, Texas, to a brilliant football career with the LSU Tigers, Baltimore Colts, San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants to his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971, talented quarterback Y.A. Tittle's love of football is what made him a legend.  Tittle writes of his treasured time as a football player in the AAFC and NFL and most notably, his most successful years at the helm of the Giants in his brand-new autobiography, Nothing Comes Easy: My Life in Football.

Growing up in Texas, Tittle's teachers used to tell him that if he didn't stop looking out the window at guys kicking the football, he would never amount to anything.  His retired #14 jersey for the New York Giants proved those teachers to be quite wrong.  Tittle shares many of these early stories and the most memorable of his playing career, including:

• His college playing days in Baton Rouge for LSU
• How learning the T formation in college changed his life forever as a passer
• The folding of the Baltimore Colts followed by his move to San Francisco
• Leading the Giants to three straight NFL championship games-yet never winning "the big one"
• His life after football, including his appearance in Oliver Stone's movie "Any Given Sunday"

This endearing story of perseverance and determination in Nothing Comes Easy: My Life in Football sheds new light on both the memorable performances Tittle achieved as a football player and the trials and tribulations Tittle faced as he came so close to winning that elusive NFL championship.  As the AAFC Rookie of the Year, seven-time Pro Bowl selection, four-time All-NFL selection and two-time NFL MVP, the Hall of Fame quarterback certainly holds an incredible individual record of excellence.

Tittle, with his notable humble personality, lays it all on the line and shares stories and insights about behind-the-scenes moments in the clubhouses and what goes on between teammates as they played together for months at a time each season.  All Tittle needed to live out his dream was to receive the snap from center and run the offense.  He accomplished his dreams, fought through the hard times and inspires others to do the same in Nothing Comes Easy: My Life in Football.

Y.A. Tittle played high school football in Marshall, Texas, and then left to play for the Louisiana State Tigers. His extraordinary passing ability inspired LSU coach Bernie Moore to abandon the single wing for the T formation. He played two seasons with the Baltimore Colts of the All-America Football Conference and played one season with the Colts in the National Football League followed by 10 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers.  Then, in 1961, Tittle was traded to the New York Giants and was named the NFL's Most Valuable Player.  In 1962 Tittle played even better, with 33 touchdown passes and a career-high 3,224 yards. A year later, his touchdown stats went up to 36, he completed 60.2% of his passes, and again he was named NFL Player of the Year. A terrific competitor who was always willing to play while hurt, Tittle led the Giants to divisional titles in 1961, 1962 and 1963.

University of San Francisco graduate and author Dr. Kristine Setting Clark is a feature writer for the San Francisco 49ers' and Dallas Cowboys' Gameday magazine. She has authored or coauthored numerous books, including Legends of the Hall: The Fabulous Fifties; Undefeated, Untied, and Uninvited; St Clair: I'll Take It Raw!; and A Cowboy's Life, about Hall of Fame member Bob Lilly. This year she will be working on a book with Jim Taylor of the Green Bay Packers.

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Contact: Bill Ames, Triumph Books, 312.252.1248, b.ames@triumphbooks.com