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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Roger Timothy Craig (born July 10, 1960 in Davenport, Iowa) is a former NFL running back who won three Super Bowls (1984, 1988, 1989) while playing with the San Francisco 49ers with Joe Montana and Jerry Rice.Drafted in the second round of the 1983 NFL draft from University of Nebraska, where he once held the record for longest run from scrimmage (94 yards, set during a 1981 game against Florida State University). In his rookie year, he scored a combined 12 touchdowns rushing and receiving, as the 49ers reached the NFC Championship game that year. Craig became well known in his rookie year for his distinctive high-knee running technique. On January 20, 1985, in Super Bowl XIX, Craig rushed for 58 yards, caught seven passes for 77 yards, and became the first player ever to score three touchdowns in a Super Bowl during the 49ers' 38-16 victory over the Miami Dolphins. ... Read more

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8" x 10.5"; 200+ page NFL football season preview magazine. Highlight is a multi-page color photo feature on NFL cheerleaders. ... Read more

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11 Joe Montana cards plus 12 Joey Browner cards and 18 Roger Craig cards; from the 30 card Gold Tab promotional set given out to McDonald's customers with each purchase during a four-week period in the fall of 1986. Cards were of players from the nearest NFL franchise. The All-Star set which featured the cards that are listed here was presented at locations not having a team nearby. Each card's "play & win" scratch-off tab could be redeemed for a McDonald's food prize. Each week the color of the tab was changed (blue to black to gold to green). These cards still have their tabs attached and the scratch-off material intact. ... Read more

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A San Francisco 49er star describes his career with the team in the years from 1988 to 1990, offering anecdotes about Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Bill Walsh, and George Seifert and explains why he left to play for a rival team. ... Read more

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The ultimate back
It's been a while since I've come across such comradery as such since reading strictly buisness. You get a true feel for what Roger Craig really stood for as a valuable team player and what sacrifice really meant nomatter the price regarding his teamates....all in all his heart was asgreat as well as his instinctive skills as the ULTIMATE BACK! ... Read more

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NFL 1986 preview magazine. 12.5" x 10" 112 pages ... Read more

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The San Francisco 49ers shaped the NFL throughout the 1980s with their unique blend of precision, panache, and preparation. Two decades later, NFL teams are still copying the system and the methods that made the 49ers unlike any other organization in professional sports. Running back Roger Craig exemplified the qualities that have produced five Super Bowl titles for the franchise. Craig starred in three of the 49ersÂ’ Super Bowl wins, helping set the tone in practice with his nonpareil work ethic. During his eight seasons with the team he was one of the most productive players in franchise history. Roger CraigÂ’s combination of skills was something never before seen in professional football. In 1985 he became the first player in NFL history to top 1,000 yards rushing and receiving in the same season. He used his kneechurning, eyes-wide-open style to earn four trips to the Pro Bowl and score a Super Bowl-record three touchdowns in one game. After finishing his career with the Raiders and Vikings, he signed a contract with the 49ers in 1994 so that he could retire as a member of the organization. To this day he remains a 49ers icon who is as well respected by the current team as he was more than a decade ago when he was charging through opposing defenses. In Tales from the San Francisco 49ers Sideline Roger Craig uses his trademark vision to capture some of the moments that defined the organization during its glory years. Included are stories about all of the men who shaped the direction of the franchise, including such luminaries as Bill Walsh, Joe Montana, Steve Young, Ronnie Lott, Jerry Rice, and George Seifert. Fans will relive all the great moments and read some never-before-told stories from a man who kept his eyes open to everything during his fascinating career. ... Read more

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THIS BOOK ABOUT THE 49ERS STRUCK GOLD
ROGER CRAIG DOES A GREAT JOB DISCUSSING THE 49ERS FROM THE LATE 1970'S THRU HIS CAREEER THAT ENDED IN THE EARLY 90'S. HE BROUGHT BACK SOME GREAT MEMORIES AND HIGHLIGHTS OF HIS CAREER AND OF THE SUPER BOWL SEASONS. I ALWAYS LOVED WATCHING HIM PLAY AND FELT HE WAS NOT GIVEN ENOUGH CREDIT. THE NINERS WERE ONE OF THE ELITE FOR MORE THAN A DECADE AND HIS BOOK BRINGS IT ALL BACK WITH AN EASY TO READ AND EXCELLENT RETELLING OF THOSE FABULOUS TEAMS. I READ THIS IN 2 DAYS COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN. THIS IS FOR ALL NINER FANS. WELL WORTH IT.

Awesome player writes little tidbits from 49ers' glory days
Roger Craig definitely deserves to be in the Hall of Fame, but he should have elaborated a little more on his career, teammates, the teams he played for and the 49ers in general.

I've read several bios from other sports figures and left feeling very enlightened on their lives as players, their teammates, big games in their careers and the team itself.

When I finished Craig's book -- which only took one afternoon to read -- I was left wishing he had gone into more detail about his relationships, the big games, his dealings with 49er management, etc. He talks about teammates in only four or five paragraphs per player. Come on, please! I would have like to know more about these guys behind the scenes other than what I already knew about them to begin with. I already knew Joe Montana was a practical joker, so give me some more insight into the one of the greatest QBs to ever put on a jersey.

It was a nice book, especially being the huge 49er fan I am, but I was really left feeling a little empty by the briefness of each story. People read bios to get some real background into that person's life, not just a book that rambles on about how great every person you ever played with was in four paragraphs or less.

I gave it four stars because I like the 49ers and Roger Craig will always have a special place in my heart from those great San Francisco teams of the 1980s. I didn't give it five stars because it just wasn't very complete and in depth as it could have been.

Great Book by a Great Player and a Great Person!
I had the opportunity to meet Roger Craig at a charity basketball game last fall and he seemed like a great guy.Being a lifelong 49er's fan, I was thrilled to find out that one of my favorite players of all time had a book coming out.It's a nice, light, and insightful read that can be done in one sitting but the stories and lessons that "Catfish" provides will stay with you for a long time.

A definite must for any fan of the "Team of the 80's" and also an interesting read for any NFL fan.Thanks for all of the great memories Roger!

An enjoyable cruise through the 49ers' glory days!
Honestly, if everyone reading this review was a San Francisco football fan, I would have given the book five stars.But I have to be fair!

This book is a very easy read, and you cannot help but admire Roger Craig to the nth degree.You can really tell what kind of a football warrior this guy was by reading how he trained, and how he played with pain.Reading some of his anecdotes about the glory years put a smile on my face, and would do the same for any Niner fan.

The only criticism I have regarding this book is the lack of depth (people who like light and easy reads would probably not agree with my assessment here).I already knew many of the stories Craig wrote about, and the ones I didn't know about were not explained in great detail.

The best part of the book was Craig describing the deterioration of his and Eddie DeBartolo's relationship following Craig's fumble in the 1990 NFC Championship game against the New York Giants.One thing Craig fails to mention was his decline in productivity over his last year with S.F. being the chief reason he was let go via Plan B Free Agency.

Craig's positive outlook on life beams off the pages of "Tales from the San Francisco 49ers Sideline".If I had ever played in the NFL, I would want the dedication, toughness, and skill of Roger Craig by my side.

CRAIG SHARES HIS THOUGHTS..
This was a good,quick read and it allowed Niner fans like myself to relive the glory days through the thoughts and history left behind by Roger Craig. The most compelling part of this book are his updates on what has happened to many ex-players since his playing days. Craig also displays his knowledge of 49er history,commenting in fair length on players from long,long ago such as Joe Perry and Bob St. Claire,showing that Roger himself is a fan of his own former team. I found this to be intriguing.
There was only one factual mistake that i found (he states ex-Bear William Perry was running in Td's in 1984;actually that was '85...Perry wasn't in the league in '84) but of course thats no big deal. There was a typo (Harris Burton rather than the correct Harris Barton). The book certainly doesn't drag on as i finished it in one day. I'm glad he put it out there. ... Read more

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Background information on 12 of the 1988 football superstars, including birthdate, birthplace, height, weight, high school and college attended, etc. ... Read more

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Magazine published eight times per year ... Read more