The party was over. The shocking firing of beloved coach Bum Phillips ripped the soul out of the Houston Oilers, just as the oil bust of the 1980s ripped the economic heart out of the city. But just as the city began to find its footing, a new star rose in the Astrodome: Warren Moon. A legend in Canada, Moon came to Houston to prove the NFL wrong for its prejudice against Black quarterbacks. He became the master of a thrilling, futuristic offense called the "Run and Shoot," leading the Oilers to seven straight playoff appearances. This is the story of a thrilling second act that brought excitement back to the Dome, but ended in the most infamous collapse in NFL history, a game known simply as "The Choke." That on-field heartbreak would give owner Bud Adams the leverage he needed to begin a cold, calculated war against the city he once championed, setting the stage for the ultimate betrayal.

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