This series delves into the lives and careers of football's most legendary figures. Each installment offers an in-depth look at the strategic brilliance, unparalleled skill, and indomitable spirit of the athletes who shaped the global game. Readers will explore detailed profiles of iconic players and influential coaches. Discover the stories of those who left an indelible mark on football history.
Football legend Joe Montana ended his career with impressive statistics: four Super Bowl victories, three MVPs, and one town named for him--to cite a few. This star quarterback's journey to the acclaimed Football Hall of Fame is a tale of hard work, brute strength, and outstanding athleticism. Montana's incredible career is an inspiration for all football fans, and this easy-to-read text is perfect for middle school readers.
100+ Page Biographies of Six Football Hall of Fame Inductees with Information That Will Never Go Out of Date Entice football fans into reading with this action-packed new series from Rosen Central! Readers will be thrilled by the vivid, full-color photos and stories that detail the lives and games of these six great football heroes, each of whom has been inducted into the Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Football Hall of Famers shows readers that hard work and dedication can make lifelong dreams come true. Filled with information that will never go out of date, this series is perfect for football fans and reluctant readers alike. The story of Hall of Fame quarterback Fran Tarkenton, a preacher's son from the South, will inspire any young fan. Tarkenton went on to innovate the quarterback's method of play and to lead the Minnesota Vikings and the New York Giants to victory. Tarkenton's philosophy of persistence has driven him to success on the field and in the business world.
Growing up poor in the segregated South, Deacon Jones used football to escape small-town life and racism. This book tells the inspirational story of the great defensive end who spoke out against racial prejudice, worked his way onto the starting lineup of
Vince Lombardi was either loved or hated by everyone who worked with him. Young readers will be interested to learn the story ofthe man for whom the Super Bowl trophy is named. Lombardi's qualities of patience and hard work drove him to become one of football's--and history's--greatest coaches.