Colors opens the locker room door and offers pro football fans a revealing look at what their favorite NFL team has worn over the years.  These stories are colorfully illustrated and written by current and former NFL executives, sportswriters, and broadcasters who have covered the game for decades.  From the leather helmets and crusty canvas pants of the Chicago Bears from the 1920's, to today's sleek spandex and electrifying lightning bolts of the San Diego Chargers, Colors takes you on an informative, historical and humorous look at NFL gridiron attire.

About the author

Jim Finks, Jr. is the eldest son of Pro Football Hall of Fame executive Jim Finks, Sr.  Finks, Jr. held a variety of administrative positions with professional sports teams in the World Hockey Association, National Hockey League and North American Soccer League.  He cites having breakfast with Howard Cosell, being a guest television commentator with baseball broadcaster Harry Caray, and delivering his dad's Pro Football Hall of Fame acceptance speech among his all-time sports highlights.  Finks played varsity hockey and earned a BA Degree in Mass Communications on the out post at Bemidji State University (Minnesota).  Finks resides in Newport Beach, California.

 What's being said

"Colors is precisely what we in sports like to read about sports.  It's unique - a real beauty."

-Tom McEwen, Tampa Tribune

"An excellent and fun-filled look at NFL uniforms over the years!"

-Bill Polian, President - Indianapolis Colts

"Colors is a wonderful glance at NFL team and officials uniforms.  I give it an automatic - First Down!"

-Red Cashion, former NFL Referee

"The photo selection is better than I've seen for any publication."

-Jim Campbell, Pro Football Weekly