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Athletes Football Football players Football players Biography Football players United States Biography Football players United States Biography Juvenile literature JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Sports & Recreation Quarterbacks (Football) Thorpe, Jim 1887-1953 United StatesBuckley, James
Summary: "While most athletes excel in just one sport, Jim Thorpe was different. Born in Oklahoma in 1887, he played both professional football and baseball, and ran track and field. Jim was not only a sports icon but also a trailblazer. Raised as part of the Sac and Fox tribal nation, he was the first Native American person to win an Olympic gold medal for the United States. And although his personal...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2023
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Summary: "Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is one of the best in the NFL. In the 2022-2023 season, he helped lead his team to victory in the Super Bowl. Explore his life and career"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2024
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Summary: "Jalen Hurts is one of the youngest quarterbacks to ever start in a Super Bowl. Follow his career from childhood to his superstar performances in the NFL"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2024
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Summary: Jim Thorpe rose to world fame as a mythic talent who excelled at every sport. He won gold medals in the decathlon and pentathlon at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics, was an All-American football player at the Carlisle Indian School, in the first class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and played major league baseball for the New York Giants. But despite his colossal skills, Thorpe's life was a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2022
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1 available in Adult, Call number: B THORPE MARWallace, Sandra Neil
Summary: Looks at the life and career of Ernie Barnes, a football star who became an influential painter.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 BARStabler, David
Summary: "In his first NFL season, wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase helped lead the Cincinnati Bengals to the Super Bowl. Learn about the life and career of this rising football superstar"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publication 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 CHATate, Don
Summary: "From acclaimed author and illustrator Don Tate, the rousing story of Ernie Barnes, an African American pro football player and fine artist"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 BARSmith, Elliott
Summary: "Explore the life of Justin Jefferson, one of the most exciting wide receivers in the NFL. Jefferson's football skills have made him a superstar, and Minnesota Vikings fans love to watch his touchdown dance"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 JEFHewson, Anthony K.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sportszone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2024
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB ALLEN HEWFoxe, Steve
Summary: " Sports Illustrated Kids spotlights football's most signature moves and celebrations in this action-packed book for young sports fans. Patrick Mahomes' no-look pass play. Barry Sanders' jump cut. The Griddy Dance. These are some of football's most signature moves and celebrations! In this high-interest book, discover the history behind these iconic moves and many more-from the athletes who...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.332 FOXGigliotti, Jim.
Summary: Examines the positions of offensive and defensive lineman, discussing history, key skills and tactics, and top players.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Pub. 2010
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Summary: "At 6 feet 6, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is one of the tallest passers in the NFL. He used his height and strong arm to become the 2020 NFL Rookie of the Year"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 HERSmith, Elliott
Summary: "Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt learned to chase down quarterbacks at the University of Wisconsin. In 2021, he led the NFL in sacks and won the Defensive Player of the Year award"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 WATWilner, Barry.
Summary: "A collective biography of the top 10 running backs, both past and present, which includes accounts of game action, career statistics, and more"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishers 2011
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Summary: "With powerful infographics and leveled text, explores modern pro football superstars"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Black Rabbit Books 2018