Amazing Sports Biographies
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The Inspiring Biography of a Denver, Colorado, Football Star!
Phillip Lindsay grew up in the Denver area, cheering on the state’s beloved orange-and-blue football team. He dreamed of one day playing in the pros, but no one could imagine the path that awaited him. In high school, he became one of the best players in the state. Yet on the night he broke his father’s rushing record, Phillip experienced injury and disappointment. The young running back never gave up. This is a story of determination and perseverance. It is proof that anything is possible with hard work and a winning attitude.
Award-winning author Ryan Jacobson chronicles Phillip’s rise from an undrafted football player to one of the best running backs in professional sports. Complete with full-color photographs, this true story will inspire readers of all ages. With sports accounts from high school (Denver South), college (University of Colorado Boulder), and the pros (Denver Broncos), Phillip Lindsay is a must-read for every sports fan in Colorado and beyond. The book was named one of the 24 Best Sports Biography Books of All Time by BookAuthority.
The Inspiring Biography of a Denver Broncos Football Star!
Courtland Sutton grew up in a city south of Dallas, Texas. There, he worked on a cattle farm and learned the meaning of hard work. Courtland dreamed of one day playing in the pros, but no one could imagine the path that awaited him. In high school, he proved his skill as a player with potential for greatness. Yet few colleges were interested in offering him a scholarship. Due to a lucky break, Courtland landed at Southern Methodist University (SMU)-to play on defense. As a freshman, Courtland experienced injury and disappointment. The young football player never gave up. This is a story of determination and perseverance. It is proof that anything is possible with hard work and a winning attitude.
Award-winning author Ryan Jacobson chronicles Courtland's rise from a relatively unknown high school football player to one of the best wide receivers in professional sports. Complete with full-color photographs, this true story of the Denver Broncos star will inspire readers of all ages. With sports accounts from high school, college, and the pros, Courtland Sutton is a must-read for every sports fan in Colorado and beyond.
The Inspiring Biography of a Minnesota Football Star!
Adam Thielen grew up in rural Minnesota, cheering on the state’s beloved purple-and-gold football team. He dreamed of one day playing in the pros, but no one could imagine the path that awaited him. Adam experienced rejection and disappointment, but the young wide receiver never gave up. This is a story of determination and perseverance. It is proof that anything is possible with hard work and a winning attitude.
Adam’s cousin Lindsay VonRuden and award-winning author Ryan Jacobson chronicle Adam’s rise from an unrecruited, undrafted small-town football player to one of the best wide receivers in professional sports. Complete with full-color photographs from throughout Adam’s life, this true story will inspire readers of all ages. With memories and stories from Adam’s family and friends and with sports accounts from high school (Detroit Lakes, Minnesota), college (Minnesota State University, Mankato), and the pros (Minnesota Vikings), Adam Thielen is a must-read for every sports fan in Minnesota and beyond. The book was named one of the 24 Best Sports Biography Books of All Time by BookAuthority.