"We Are the Troopers is the story of a group of game-changing women from all walks of life who came together to leverage the power of sports to influence the gender discussion and inspire their generations and future generations."
-Billie Jean King
"An incredible story"
–Buzzfeed
"The inspiring, little-known story of a powerful women's professional football team in the 1970's…in this exciting, informative resurrection of largely forgotten history, Guinan tells the story of the Toledo Troopers [and] does a fantastic job of delving into the lives of the women who play. Fabulous lost sports history for historians and sports fans alike."
–Kirkus Reviews(starred)
"An essential book on one of the most dominant teams of all time. I'm tankful Guinan has brought the story to light, writing with elegance and urgency to tell the story of the Troopers beautifully. I won't forget this team."
-Mirin Fader, author of Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA Champion
"Women's football has been drawn out of the shadows of history to some degree in recent years, but We Are the Troopers breathes true life into that history through its focus on the league's best team, its break out star Linda Jefferson, and her groundbreaking teammates. By showing us the game through the eyes of the women who played it, Guinan brings us closer to that time and that action than a mere chronicle ever could and ensures that this unique chapter in sports history will never be lost."
-Craig Calcaterra, author of Rethinking Fandom
"Stephen Guinan has written an important book detailing a crucial time and place in women's sports history. I grew up in Toledo following the Troopers. This book is an wonderful walk down memory lane for me and a compelling story about trailblazing women who broke barriers and inspired a generation of girls and women to follow their dreams."
-Christine Brennan, author of Best Seat in the House and Inside Edge
"Utterly surprising and exhaustively researched, We Are The Troopers manages to be both lovingly nostalgic and reflective of the current moment. This is a story about the American obsession with football that is, at its heart, a story about the stubborn persistence of the American dream."
-Michael Weinreb, author of Season of Saturdays: A History of College Football in 14 Games
-Billie Jean King
"An incredible story"
–Buzzfeed
"The inspiring, little-known story of a powerful women's professional football team in the 1970's…in this exciting, informative resurrection of largely forgotten history, Guinan tells the story of the Toledo Troopers [and] does a fantastic job of delving into the lives of the women who play. Fabulous lost sports history for historians and sports fans alike."
–Kirkus Reviews(starred)
"An essential book on one of the most dominant teams of all time. I'm tankful Guinan has brought the story to light, writing with elegance and urgency to tell the story of the Troopers beautifully. I won't forget this team."
-Mirin Fader, author of Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA Champion
"Women's football has been drawn out of the shadows of history to some degree in recent years, but We Are the Troopers breathes true life into that history through its focus on the league's best team, its break out star Linda Jefferson, and her groundbreaking teammates. By showing us the game through the eyes of the women who played it, Guinan brings us closer to that time and that action than a mere chronicle ever could and ensures that this unique chapter in sports history will never be lost."
-Craig Calcaterra, author of Rethinking Fandom
"Stephen Guinan has written an important book detailing a crucial time and place in women's sports history. I grew up in Toledo following the Troopers. This book is an wonderful walk down memory lane for me and a compelling story about trailblazing women who broke barriers and inspired a generation of girls and women to follow their dreams."
-Christine Brennan, author of Best Seat in the House and Inside Edge
"Utterly surprising and exhaustively researched, We Are The Troopers manages to be both lovingly nostalgic and reflective of the current moment. This is a story about the American obsession with football that is, at its heart, a story about the stubborn persistence of the American dream."
-Michael Weinreb, author of Season of Saturdays: A History of College Football in 14 Games