Washington, Maya
Summary: An award-winning narrative and documentary filmmaker and daughter of a football legend retraces her father's journey from the segregated South to Michigan State during the peak of the civil rights movement and his journey as an NFL pioneer after the 1967draft.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little A 2022
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1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: 921 WASHINGTON, GENE WASEdelman, Julian
Summary: Bill Belichick: "Julian is the epitome of competitiveness, toughness, and the great things that are possible when someone is determined to achieve their goals." Tom Brady: "It's a privilege for me to play with someone as special as Julian." The Super Bowl champion wide receiver for the New England Patriots shares his inspiring story of an underdog kid who was always doubted to becoming one of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hachette Books 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 EDELMAN, JULIAN EDEDoeden, Matt.
Summary: "Describes the achievements and career statistics of football's greatest stars"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2010
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lyons Press 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.332 RANFreedman, Samuel G.
Summary: Looks at the 1967 football season leading up to that year's black college championship between Grambling College and Florida A&M, and how it fit into the civil rights struggles of the time.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.332 FRESummary: After diagnosed with ALS, former professional football player, Steve Gleason, begins making a video diary for his unborn son. Steve chose to live with purpose for his son, wife, and others with ALS.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment 2016
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2 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC GLEBrown, Tim
Summary: Offers the author's account of his life and relationship with God throughout his highly successful professional football career, and shares stories and lessons on such essential elements of manhood as honor, integrity, and thankfulness.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harpercollins Christian Pub 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 BROWN, TIM BROHoena, B. A.
Summary: "This graphic biography traces Colin Kaepernick's road from young sports standout to athlete and activist. As Kaepernick protested violence against African Americans, he lost his career in football but gained a voice heard worldwide" --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Graphic Universe 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 921 KAPTate, 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 BARNamath, Joe Willie
Summary: The NFL icon who first brought show business to sports relates the story of his spectacular rise and reign as "Broadway Joe" and discusses his struggles with alcoholism and the redemption he found in God later in life.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 NAMATH, JOE NAMCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Adult, Call number: B NAMATH MORSummary: Profiles 15 great football legends such as Johnny Unitas, Bart Starr, Larry Csonka, Walter Payton, Gale Sayers, Elroy Hirsch and more. Extras include bloopers, career statistics, Super Bowl highlights and much more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Marathon Music & Video 2004
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV GRERibowsky, Mark
Summary: A portrait of the Manning family traces their story against a backdrop of American football history and the fading traditions of Southern Christian manhood, illuminating the scandals and rivalries that have overshadowed their achievements.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Liveright Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920 RIBHerbstreit, Kirk
Summary: The face and voice of college football, in this riveting and revealing memoir, takes readers behind the scenes, describing how a combination of hard work, perseverance and a little luck landed him on the set of ESPN's iconic College GameDay.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atria Books 2021
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1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: 921 HERBSTREIT, KIRK HEREubanks, Steve
Summary: In December of 2001, West Point cadet Chad Jenkins and Naval Academy midshipman Brian Stann faced off in the Army-Navy game and would not meet for another decade as they went to war, led soldiers, and witnessed and participated in events they never imagined possible.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 956.7044 EUBGriffin, Shaquem
Summary: The twin brothers and NFL players share their inspiring story, and attribute their success to faith and family support.
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Publisher / Publication Date: W Publishing, an imprint of Thomas Nelson 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920 GRIMelvin, Leland
Summary: A memoir by the former NASA astronaut and NFL wide receiver traces his personal journey from the gridiron to the stars, examining the intersecting roles of community, perseverance, and grace that create opportunities for success.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amistad Press 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 MELVIN, LELAND MELCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Adult, Call number: B MELVIN MELForgrave, Reid
Summary: "The story of a young man from small-town Iowa who decided to take his own life rather than continue his losing battle against the traumatic brain injuries (CTE) he had sustained as a no-holds-barred high school football player, and at the same time a larger story about the hot-button issues that football raises about masculinity and violence, and about what values we want to instill in our...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 EASTER, ZAC FORWallace, 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 BARGigliotti, 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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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.33223 GIGJensen, Sean
Summary: "For more than a decade, Brian Urlacher was the face of the Chicago Bears, one of the NFLs most storied franchises. An eight-time Pro Bowl middle linebacker, Urlacher established himself as one of the leagues preeminent defenders with his athleticism, intelligence and ferocity. He is widely expected to gain entrance into the Pro Football Hall of Fame when he is eligible in a few years which is...
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Publisher / Publication Date: BroadStreet Publishing Group LLC 2015
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC URLClausen-Grace, Nicki
Summary: "With powerful infographics and leveled text, explores modern pro football superstars"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Black Rabbit Books 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.332 CLAMcGovern, Robert
Summary: An NFL linebacker-turned-military prosecutor presents an insider's look at the Iraq War, sharing his decision to join the military, his relationships with soldiers and citizens he has befriended, and his arguments in support of the conflict.
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Publisher / Publication Date: William Morrow 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 973.931 McGOVERN, ROBERT MCGAnderson, Lars
Summary: "From New York Times bestselling author Lars Anderson comes a revealing portrait of the first family of American sports. What the Kennedys are to politics, the Mannings are to football. Two generations have produced three NFL superstars: Archie Manning, the Ole Miss hero-turned-New Orleans Saint; his son Peyton, widely considered one of the greatest quarterbacks ever to play the game; and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ballantine Books 2016