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Author: Michael Sandler
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
ISBN: 1936088258
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28

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Provides information and statistics about the fastest, strongest, and hardest-hitting tacklers in the NFL, from the Indianapolis Colts' Dwight Freeney to the New Orleans Saints' Darren Sharper.

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Pages : 32

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Author: Gary Myers
Publisher: PublicAffairs
ISBN: 1541702417
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 297

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The inside story of the Super Bowl champion 1986 Giants, the extraordinary friendships that resulted--and stunning revelations about the hardships they faced, based on new interviews with Bill Parcells, Phil Simms, Mark Bavaro, and Bill Belichick. The 1986 New York Giants are legendary. A championship team coached by Bill Parcells and his wunderkind assistant Bill Belichick, featuring future Hall of Famers and All-Pros like Phil Simms, Lawrence Taylor, Mark Bavaro, and Harry Carson. They were dominant on the field and formed a unique and lasting bond off of it. More than thirty years later, it's the friendships that have proved more important--a matter of life and death. In Once a Giant, bestselling football writer Gary Myers tells the story of that team and what became of it. Gridiron glory eventually faded; chronic pain, addiction, and in some cases crimes have followed. Many football players face these harsh realities, but the Giants have confronted and survived them together. With unprecedented access, Myers dives into such issues as Mark Bavaro's battle with injuries, the breakup and reconciliation of Parcells and Belichick, and Lawrence Taylor's struggles with sobriety. He creates a never-before-seen portrait of the team's run to the title, and their even more challenging fight to live after it ended.

Author: Jan Scruggs
Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
ISBN: 1644717727
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 380

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I have experienced two of the most profound experiences God offers us on this earth: the overwhelming joy of adopting children, and the overpowering grief of losing a child from the tragedy of heroin addiction. In this book, I have placed everything my heart holds. It is a blend of happy experiences with my children as my husband and I raised them, horrific experiences as we helplessly watched one child's life painfully ripped apart in a storm of evil, and the unimaginable aftermath of losing a child. Tears from all these are spread throughout these pages. In his death, my child was redeemed and set free. I was left picking up the pieces of my broken heart, shaking my head, and trying to understand why. God's overpowering love and sovereignty had raised a sword against one of Satan's greatest tools, the power of addiction. Was my child nothing more than a casualty of spiritual warfare? God is good. Did I still believe that? This book chronicles my journey through His Word, listening for whispers from heaven, until finally, I too am set free. Today,Tonight,Tomorrow was written by Him,for Him,and belongs to Him. I pray that this book will help fight the spread of the addiction plague that has been so carefully orchestrated by the enemy and will help provide comfort to those already caught in the battle.

Author: Okyere Bonna Mba
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1441576576
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 246

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There is no shortage of African talent in European Football. In fact, a definitive list of the continent´s finest players in England´s top flight alone, for example, is extremely difficult to compile. Considering that talents such as Michael Essien, Didier Drogba, Kolo Toure, Benni McCarthy, El-Hadji Diouf and Yakubu are all regularly on display week-in, week-out, African football fans have a multitude of riches to admire. Notwithstanding, Africa’s main concern must be towards capturing the coveted FIFA World Cup. THE BIG QUESTION IS: If Africa were that good in football why are they not showing it at the FIFA World Cup? So far no African team (country) has gone beyond the FIFA World Cup quarter final. Ghana and Cameroon have shown class at one time and once made it to the 8th stage though. Senegal and Nigeria have also once made it past the first 16th stage. No doubt, Africa has the football talents; let’s pray and hope her officials live up to the challenge in shaping their national team’s spirit to tangible results. Just getting to the 16th stage is not good enough for the euphoria. Africa can do better than merely showing up. I predict a great showing in South Africa 2010, at least to 8th stage, (the semi-finals) and winning in Brazil in 2014. The question then is: Which African country is ready to meet this challenge? The truth of the matter is any of the African teams is capable. This book looks at the history of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and goes on to feature Africa’s great footballers Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.

Author: Danny Jones
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1524690236
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 105

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Heroes of Yesteryear: Pro Footballs Dying Breed of Players from a Bygone Era, focuses on forgotten stars from the glorious past. Author Danny Jones has dedicated most of his life preserving the legacies and memories of all-time great football players from the past. His books take a close-up view of Pro Footballs legends and outstanding players who somehow slipped through the cracks of immortality. Most of these guys had the talent and credentials to be in the Hall of Fame- but are not. These men defined a bygone era with their brilliant performances. These iconic players were a big part of Pro Football in the 50s, 60s, 70s, and a few into the 80s. Its time for them to receive the recognition that they deserve. These guys were the biggest gate attractions and marquee players of their eras. They were as good as anyone who ever played their positions. These stars built the game of football for the fans and players today so they can prosper. We have a competitive game today because of the success and popularity of the players from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Fans need to understand this. These legends of the fall have become distant memories. They were dedicated professionals and were pioneers, trailblazers, and forefathers of Americas game. Lots of statistics in this book. They have already secured their place in Pro Football history. I hope all of you get chosen to the Hall of Fame soon. Enjoy the book.

Author: Colin Mitchell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781780094250
Category : Soccer
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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'101 Great Football Players' profiles the best and brightest players in the beautiful game today. From global stars such as Lionel Messi and Frank Lampard, to promising up-and-comers like Jack Wilshere and Edinson Cavani, the chosen 101 have all made, or look set to make, an indelible impression on the game. Each entry covers the player's history in the sport, from junior levels to the top leagues in Europe and worldwide, with details of transfer fees, awards and international appearances.

Author: Berry Stainback
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780394826295
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 160

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Profiles the lives of twenty-two champion football players including Joe Namath, Dick Butkus, Otis Taylor, and Larry Brown.

Author: Mike Ryan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781554078844
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Presents profiles of more than seventy of professional football's current and future stars.