Head On

A Memoir

By: Larry Csonka

Narrated by: Phil Thron

Larry Csonka ran the football with audacity and authority. He lived his off-the-field life with equal abandon. As part of the NFL's 100th Anniversary, he and his undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins teammates were named the best team in NFL history.

In Head On, Csonka shares how they achieved their legendary Perfect Season. From quitting football at a young age, to his often-combative relationship with Coach Don Shula, to brazen exploits with his NFL pals, Csonka narrates a life that is colorful, unbridled, and thrilling.

Csonka found himself hanging out with Burt Reynolds, Dick Butkus, Lee Majors, Joe Namath, and Elvis Presley during his football years. But his moments outside the spotlight reveal the most about this larger-than-life figure—raising critters and a little hell in his formative years on an Ohio dirt farm, early run-ins with the law, confronting thieves with a sawed-off shotgun, taking sniper fire on a USO tour of Vietnam, and being adrift at night on the Bering Sea with gale-force winds raging.

Csonka's Head On is a captivating account of grit, grace, and gumption told by an iconic Hall of Famer who continues to gain ground—figuratively, literally, and unapologetically—every day.

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The life of Csonka

I loved this, being a Dolphin fan for all of my life but being born in 1972. I just remember stories of these great teams. It was awesome to learn more about hero’s I had just watched on film or heard about. The history of the franchise & the history of Larry was wonderful to learn more about. This is a great read for anyone who loves sports!

GREAT READ ABOUT A GREAT MAN !!!

Very interesting book about the behind the scenes of a great football player. Didn't want it to end.

Mr. Seltzer. The man deserves a statue.

Oddly, he didn't brag enough. His college football stories were way better than his pro stories.

Great book of a great man!

I played fullback as a high school player because I wanted to be like Csonk. He was the perfect combination of speed and strength… one of my childhood heroes, and still my favorite football player of all time. Now that I hear his story, I have an even greater admiration for him. If you’ve never heard of Larry Csonka, you will be after this book. If you’re already a fan, then meeting him would be a bucket list item. Go ‘Phins, Go Csonk!

An amazing life story of one of the legends.

What an amazing book. I enjoyed listening to this book everyday. Listening about the life of Larry Csonka, a true legend of the NFL.