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Irrepressible individualist and iconoclast Pat Tillman walked away from his $3.6 million NFL contract in May 2002 to enlist in the United States Army. Deeply troubled by 9/11, he felt a strong moral obligation to join the fight against al-Qaeda and the Taliban. Two years later, he died on a desolate hillside in Afghanistan. Though obvious to most on the scene that a ranger in Tillman's own platoon had fired the fatal shots, the Army aggressively maneuvered...
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Aaron Hernandez was a college All-American who became the youngest player in the NFL and later reached the Super Bowl. Yet he led a secret life, one that ended in a maximum security prison. All-American Murder is the first book to investigate Aaron Hernandez's first-degree murder conviction and the mystery of his own untimely and shocking death. Drawing on original and in-depth reporting, this is an explosive true story of a life cut short in the...
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In the twelve years since his death from cancer, the legend of Walter Payton has only grown in magnitude. This is the definitive biography of an iconic American sportsman-- and one of the most uniquely complex and enigmatic superstars in the history of American sport.
10) Tom Brady
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SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
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English
Description
This title introduces readers to Tom Brady, providing exciting details about his life and going deep inside the key moments of his NFL career.
11) Teammates
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Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c2006
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English
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"A story of teamwork and perseverance based on the childhood of National Football League stars and twin brothers Tiki and Ronde Barber"--Provided by publisher.
12) Peyton Manning
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SportsZone, an imprint of ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
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English
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This title introduces readers to Peyton Manning, providing exciting details about his life and going deep inside the key moments of his NFL career.
13) Game day
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Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c2005
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English
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Twin brothers Tiki and Ronde Barber share a story of perserverance and teamwork from when they were growing up and playing for the Cave Springs Vikings before they became NFL superstars.
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Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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"Five-time MVP, two-time Super Bowl champion, and superstar quarterback Peyton Manning led the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos before retiring in 2016. Learn more about one of the NFL's most legendary players"--
15) Tom Brady
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Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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"The fourth book in a middle-grade nonfiction sports series that focuses on today's superstars and up-and-comers"--
16) Kickoff!
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Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c2007
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English
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Tini and Ronde's twelfth summer is winding down - the nights are getting shorter and the evenings cooler. That means two things: The first day of junior high is just a few days away, and it's almost the start of football season at last. With two championships and an 8-2 season last year, Tiki and Ronde are ready to graduate from the peewee league and hit the field as starting players for the Hidden Valley Eagles.