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42) Touchdown Kid
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
313 pages ; 24 cm
Description
Cory and his best friend, Liam, are tested when Liam sustains an injury that costs him a football scholarship and Cory is offered his friend's scholarship and must learn how to fit in with his privileged new classmates.
43) Russell Wilson
Author
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
80 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Description
"From on the field exploits to off the field insights, Gridiron Greats gives the reader a close-up look at some of the very best of today's pro football stars"--
Author
Publisher
Avid Reader Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
ix, 228 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (color) ; 24 cm
Description
"In the tradition of inspirational bestsellers by Glennon Doyle Melton and Brené Brown, Life Is Magic is Jon Dorenbos's extraordinary and empowering true story of resilience, forgiveness, and living a life of purpose in the face of unfathomable obstacles."--
45) Khalil Mack
Author
Formats
Description
"From on-the-field exploits, to off-the-field insights, Gridiron Greats: Pro Football's Best Players gives the reader a close-up look at some of the very best of today's professional football stars"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Avon Books
Pub. Date
c2013.
Physical Desc
374 pages ; 18 cm.
Description
After a fall from grace, ex-football star and notorious ladies man Pierce Hollister returns to Cupid, Texas, where he sets out to seduce Lace Bettingfield, who pined for him in high school but is no longer interested.
Author
Publisher
Thomas Dunne Books, St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
326 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
Description
"As long as football is played, Joe Montana will be synonymous with the heart-pounding rally. Seemingly impervious to the pressure of a scoreboard deficit, the quarterback known as Joe Cool brought a steadying calm to every huddle, especially when the situation seemed especially dire. His reputation for miracles began to take root at the University of Notre Dame. In the 1979 Cotton Bowl, he overcame the flu, hypothermia and a 22-point deficit to lead...
48) The Rana look
Author
Publisher
Thorndike Press
Pub. Date
2003
Physical Desc
256 p. (large print) ; 22 cm.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c2004
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 32 cm.
Description
Introduces twin brothers Tiki and Ronde Barber, who worked hard to overcome obstacles and became National Football League stars, one as runningback for the New York Giants, the other as cornerback for the Tampa Bay Bucs.
Publisher
HBO Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (approximately 300 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Spencer is back in a new season of the hit comedy that explores the glamorous, and often cutthroat, world of pro football, as seen through a group of past and present players striving to stay in the game.
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
vii, 232 pages, 8 unnumbered pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
Description
Three days before the 1969 Super Bowl, Joe Namath promised the nation that he would lead the New York Jets to an 18-point underdog victory against the seemingly invincible Baltimore Colts. When the final whistle blew, that promise had been kept: Namath was instantly heralded as a gridiron god, while his rugged good looks, progressive views on race, and boyish charm quickly transformed him - in an era of raucous rebellion, shifting social norms, and...
Series
Publisher
distributed by Vivendi Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2009], c2008
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (89 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
After abandoning his family, former football player Walter Clemons returns home to attend the reading of his father's will. However, his homecoming is anything but sweet as he discovers the damage his absence had on the family he left behind.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 32 cm
Description
"Discover the remarkable true story of NFL star Ernie Barnes-a boy who followed his dreams and became one of the most influential artists of his generation-with this beautiful and fascinating nonfiction picture book illustrated by four-time Caldecott Honor recipient Bryan Collier."--Amazon.com.
56) Draft day
Publisher
Summit Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 Blu-ray (ca. 110 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
On the day of the NFL Draft, general manager Sonny Weaver has the opportunity to save football in Cleveland when he trades for the number one pick. He must quickly decide what he's willing to sacrifice in pursuit of perfection as the lines between his personal and professional life become blurred on a life-changing day for a few hundred young men with dreams of playing in the NFL.
57) Varsity blues
Publisher
Paramount Pictures
Pub. Date
[1999]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (104 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A backup quarterback for the high school football team must confront the pressures and temptations of being a sports star, including conflicts with his coach and his girlfriend, when the starting quarterback is injured.
58) Drew Brees
Author
Series
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
160 pages ; cm
Description
"Drew Brees grew up in a family of athletes, and overcame injuries and setbacks to become one of today's best quarterbacks. This comprehensive biography - complete with photos and fun infographics - shows how Drew Brees went from being a flag football player to Super Bowl MVP and modern legend, and is sure to appeal to legions of football fans."--Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
Gotham Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
xx, 250 p., [8] p. of plates : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Description
The NFL athlete made famous by the book and movie "The Blind Side" reflects on the disparity between his youth and his present-day circumstances, sharing perspectives on his inner-city childhood, relationship with his adoptive family, and views on role models.
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2022]
Formats
Description
"American Underdog tells the inspirational true story of Kurt Warner, who longs to become an NFL player, but years of setbacks constantly prevent him from reaching his goal. As Kurt stocks shelves in a supermarket with his dreams all but out of reach his wife, coaches, and teammates encourage him to show the world the champion they know him to be. Kurt perserveres and finds the strength to become the legendary two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl MVP, and...
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