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Author
Publisher
Hachette Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"John Elway's historic moments are known by two-word phrases. Before his NFL career even started, he was at the center of the craziest play in college football history, which is simply known as 'The Play.' Before he signed a pro contract, there was 'The Trade.' His career included 'The Drive' and 'The Fumble,' and, of course, 'The Helicopter,' a play so iconic in Super Bowl lore that it's played on highlight reels every January in the lead up to the...
Author
Publisher
The nonfiction imprint of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Get ready to defy the odds when everyone's counting you out. 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?...
Author
Publisher
Mariner Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Drawing on original interviews to answer the most penetrating questions about the league's most enigmatic player, a New York Times best-selling author takes on four-time the NFL MVP, revealing all sides of an all-time great and delivering a portrait of a complex man that will forever shape the way he's viewed.
Author
Publisher
Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Traces the story of the record-setting NFL champion, describing his life and achievements against the mercurial backdrop of his time while offering detailed insight into his evolving relationship with Vince Lombardi and the Green Bay Packers.
Author
Series
Publisher
Kaleidoscope Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
""It takes truly special athletes to be superstars, whether they're catching touchdowns, scoring goals, or slamming home acrobatic dunks. The Sport Superstars series takes a look at some of these legendary athletes, their origin stories, and how they have influenced their sport."- cover page 4.
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"--
Author
Publisher
Doubleday
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 23
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...
12) Patrick Mahomes
Author
Series
Publisher
Fly!, an imprint of Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This title focuses on Patrick Mahomes and gives information related to his early life, his time in the pros, and the legacy he leaves behind.
14) Tom Brady
Author
Series
Publisher
Kaleidoscope Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"It takes truly special athletes to be superstars, whether theyre catching touchdowns, scoring goals, or slamming home acrobatic dunks. The Sport Superstars series takes a look at some of these legendary athletes, their origin stories, and how they have influenced their sport.
"This title introduces readers to Tom Brady, covering his early life, career, and life off the field. This title features informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid...
15) Jared Goff
Author
Series
Publisher
Mitchell Lane Publishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Tom Brady: Super Bowl Quarterback summarizes Tom Brady's life and career to date and draws attention to accomplishments beyond his athletic skill as well as career highlights thus far.
17) Colin Kaepernick
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Colin Kaepernick is a famous football star. He protested police treatment of black people in the United States by kneeling during the national anthem. Read about how he started a movement!
20) Drew Brees
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A short look at the life and career of the famous quarterback.
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