Field of Play: 60 Years of NFL Photography

A rare behind-the-scenes visual history of the NFL from one of the league's most trusted insiders.

Field of Play is a striking photographic celebration of decades of unparalleled access to the NFL by a critically acclaimed sports photojournalist.

For more than 60 years, Michael Zagaris has taken his camera behind the scenes of America's game--capturing not just the action on the field, but the moments before and after that define it. With access spanning 42 Super Bowls and a lifetime inside the league, Zagaris reveals the NFL with the perspective of a true insider.

His intimate portraits convey the nerves, the tension, the pain, and the elation with emotional depth and clarity.

With contributions from Hall of Famers Joe Montana, Ronnie Lott, and Fred Biletnikoff, alongside text from Steve Cassady and Dr. Harry Edwards, Field of Play traces Zagaris's storied career and the enduring power of football.

This large-format volume brings together the very best of his behind-the-scenes photography. A compelling gift for football fans, it presents the NFL as few have ever seen it--intimate, unscripted, and unforgettable.