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“Relive Patriots History”
Author Robert Hyldburg, Jr., recounts some of the most interesting moments of New England’s pro football team in his new book.
Growing up in the Northeast, football fans have plenty to say about its local professional football team. Some years have been glorious and amazing while others have been comical and even pitiful. Over the last 25 years, one man has spent more than 20,000 hours of his time researching and compiling these memories so that all of every one of these fans can laugh, cry and share them with their friends and family.
Bob Hyldburg worked for 13 years as a photographer for the NFL for every home game of the New England Patriots and has written two books on the Patriots. He is known in the press room and on Twitter as @BobtheStatMan.
“Hyldburg is the master of the odd moment and a historian without peer, if there is an arcane statistic or an esoteric incident in Patriots History, Bob not only has the story he has the story behind the story,” said Ron Borges, Pro Football Hall of Fame contributor and sportswriter.
Hyldburg’s new book, “Relive Patriots History” recounts hundreds of iconic moments and fun facts of the 1,268 men who have played for the Patriots, even if their entire career was in just one game. “Hyldburg probably knows the history of the Patriots better than anyone has ever known the history of any sports franchise” Sean Glennon, football historian and author of five books of the Patriots.
“Relive Patriots History” is Hyldburg’s second book. His first, “Total Patriots,” recounts the first 49 years of the history and would have been published sooner if they had gone undefeated in 2007. In that 802-page tome, Hyldburg provides a wealth of knowledge and facts that probably should have been broken into four books instead of just one. It continues to be sold around the globe, and in fact, has traveled by our great service men and women to many countries. One serviceman was shared that he could only pack 50 pounds of gear while being transferred to Korea and he chose to take this five-pound book with him. We thank him and everyone else in the military for their service, Bob said.
“Total Patriots” is prominently displayed at the Patriots Hall of Fame at Patriot Place and much of the information in his new “Relive Patriots History” book can be found in the newly installed Patriots All Time Roster interactive display on the 3rd Floor.
“It is totally worth the time to travel to Foxboro to visit this award-winning Hall of Fame. You will be there for hours,” he said.
Besides researching writing books, Hyldburg also works as a transformational behavior coach and public speaker. Bob provides one on one coaching sessions that produce an invincible mindset so that people can fulfill their unlimited potential and have a happy and successful life.
Bob shares stories and anecdotes about being committed to be the best you can be and among his favorite players is Troy Brown. Troy was selected by the Patriots in the 8th round in the NFL Draft in 1993. (In 1994 the NFL eliminated the 8th round). Troy was cut from the team several times until he finally stuck on as a special team player. Brown eventually broke into the lineup as a wide receiver and was even used as a defense back, where he recorded three interceptions and had a very critical forced fumble in a playoff game against the San Diego Chargers. He is referred to as ‘Mr. Patriot’ for his can-do, positive attitude and execution. That drive and playmaking ability earned Brown a place in the New England Patriots Hall of Fame.
Bob said he is very passionate about sharing his experiences and journey with people and groups of all types. His interactive style of Public Speaking is totally engaging and entertaining. Bob’s coaching sessions and extensive group workshops are powerful, and the lessons learned are priceless.
“Let’s impact the lives of others” – Bob Hyldburg
For more details about his books and/or his public speaking schedule, please call him today at 858-602-9003 or via email at [email protected].
Both of his books are available on Amazon.