1.   Alpo Suhonen of Finland joins Ivan Hlinka of the Czech Republic as the first two European head coaches in league history.

2.   Although Jackson is not about to issue any proclamations of greatness yet, talk of eclipsing the greatest regular season in league history abounds.

3.   And Coach Phil Jackson won his ninth title over all, tying Red Auerbach of the Boston Celtics for the most by a coach in league history.

4.   And even though he posted the best quarterback rating in league history, Young is only judged on Super Bowls.

5.   Appropriately, Hearn gets plenty of air time, making this as much a book honoring his best calls in the context of league history.

6.   Arguably, one of the best in league history.

7.   Art Monk, with more catches than any receiver in league history, has run several wrong routes.

8.   Bledsoe is often compared to the greatest quarterbacks in league history.

9.   Both organizations are confident they can do so, despite losing the most marketable player and remarkable ratings driver in league history.

10.   ----- There has never been a receiver more competitive than Rice, who has dominated his era like no player in league history, save Don Hutson.