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Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Four-time New York Times bestselling sportswriter Ian O'Connor takes on four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers, delivering the definitive biography of the legendary yet mysterious quarterback who has astonished, befuddled, yet always captivated fans of America's #1 sport. Aaron Rodgers is among the two or three most talented players to ever hold the most important job in American team sports quarterback. He also stands as the most mysterious and polarizing...
Author
Publisher
Tyndale Momentum, the nonfiction imprint of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
When the Philadelphia Eagles' starting quarterback went down with a torn ACL in week 14 of the 2017 NFL season, many fans and commentators assumed the Eagles' season was over. Instead, Nick Foles came off the bench and, against all odds, led the Eagles to their first Super Bowl victory in history. How did Nick get it done -- winning MVP honors, silencing the critics, and shocking the world? How did the man who was on the verge of retiring just two...
Author
Publisher
Doubleday
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"In the NFL--America's most popular sports league--quarterbacks are kings. The right QB becomes the face of a franchise and marches his team--and millions of fans--on a glorious winning odyssey that can last for a decade or longer. The wrong QB leads his team to losses, infighting, second-guessing, and fan misery. Quarterbacks are drafted straight out of college with indescribable expectations and tantalizing dreams of stardom resting on their shoulders...
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Steve Young produced some of the most memorable moments in NFL history. The Run--his electrifying 49-yard game-winning touchdown against Minnesota. The Catch II--his last-second touchdown strike against Green Bay. Then there were his record-setting six touchdown passes in Super Bowl XXIX. But Young's most impressive victories were personal ones that were won off the field when no one was watching. QB is a remarkably revealing memoir of an athletically...
5) Tom Brady
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Series
Language
English
Description
This title focuses on Tom Brady and gives information related to his early life, his time in the pros, and the legacy he leaves behind.
Author
Language
English
Description
Timed for the 50th anniversary of his legendary Super Bowl "Guarantee," the NFL icon who first brought show business to sports is finally ready to tell his life story.Three days before the 1969 Super Bowl, Joe Namath promised the nation that he would lead the New York Jets to an 18-point underdog victory against the seemingly invincible Baltimore Colts. When the final whistle blew, that promise had been kept: Namath was instantly heralded as a gridiron...
8) Andrew Luck
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Presents information about the life and accomplishments of the Colts quarterback while examining notable moments in his winning season.
Author
Publisher
Ballantine Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From 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 Peyton’s...
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 Peyton’s...
Author
Publisher
Dutton
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Fresh off of a gutsy, thrilling 2023 Super Bowl win for the Kansas City Chiefs, two inspiring stories that fit perfectly together--a biography of superstar quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, who brought the Chiefs to their first Super Bowl win in fifty years in 2020 as well as a second in 2023, along with the historical struggles and recent resurgence of the former "Paris of the Plains," Kansas City"--
12) Change the game
Author
Publisher
Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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Description
High school star athlete Colin Kaepernick is at a crossroads in life. Heavily scouted by colleges and MLB as a baseball pitcher, he has a bright future ahead of him as a highly touted prospect. Everyone from his parents to his teachers and coaches are in agreement on his future. Colin feels differently. Colin isn't excited about baseball. In the words of five-time all-star MLB player Adam Jones, "Baseball is a white man's game." Colin looks up to...
13) Tom Brady
Author
Series
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"The fourth book in a middle-grade nonfiction sports series that focuses on today's superstars and up-and-comers"--
14) Patrick Mahomes
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Learn about NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes and his accomplishments in football in this biography packed with action photos and fact-filled text suitable for young readers. Includes table of contents, glossary, further resources, and index"--
15) Aaron Rodgers
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Describes the life and career of the football player, from his childhood and early career to his Super Bowl win with the Green Bay Packers.
16) Russell Wilson
Author
Language
English
Description
When Russell Wilson played for the University of Wisconsin, many people thought he was too short to be a starting quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). But he proved these doubters wrong. This Seattle Seahawks quarterback led his team to victory in his very first season, winning the 2014 Super Bowl. Football fans cheer his passing power and leadership skills.
19) Tom Brady
Author
Series
Publisher
SportsZone
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
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. The title also features informative "fast facts," a timeline, and a glossary.
Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Timeline of key events The greats of the gridiron shine every...
20) Cam Newton
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is one of the biggest stars of the National Football League (NFL). The Panthers chose Cam as the first overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft. He went on to win the 2011 Offensive Rookie of the Year award. In 2015, Cam led Carolina to the best record in the league and a place in Super Bowl 50. Learn more about Cam's journey to NFL stardom.
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