About the Author

The Chicago Tribune, founded in 1847, is the flagship newspaper of the Tribune Company. Its staff comprises dedicated, award-winning journalists who have authored many best-selling books. Don Pierson is a retired Chicago Tribune pro football sportswriter and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame writers' wing. He lives in Chicago, IL. Joe Knowles is the associate managing editor, sports for the Chicago Tribune. He lives in the Chicago, IL area.