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One Moment Changes Everything: The All-America Tragedy of Don Rogers

by Sean D Harvey

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ISBN13: 9781596702318
ISBN10: 1596702311
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Don Rogers was a three-sport phenomenon who energized a forgotten corner of the world (North Sacramento). He could run, jump, and tackle better than anyone else in California. A role model to children, he became both an honor student and a consensus All-American football player at UCLA, where he dominated two Rose Bowls and was a favorite of fans and sportswriters alike. Rogers was a first-round draft pick of the Cleveland Browns and was voted rookie of the year in 1984. Then it all fell apart. Just one week after the overdose death of basketball star Len Bias, and only one day before his marriage to his college sweetheart, Rogers made the incomprehensible decision to use cocaine, and died just hours later. This story is about a good man whose life transcended sports, and whose death continues to spur debate about burden, love, addiction, responsibility, and what constitutes happiness in a material world.

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jumpingjack, March 4, 2008 (view all comments by jumpingjack)
Really good. I remember this tragedy, but the depth and breadth of the impact of Rogers death went beyond anything I'd imagined. Great book for parents looking for an interesting way to teach their kids about taking responsibility for their actions. Great book for sports fans looking for a little more. Well written and wonderfully researched. Good read!
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ISBN:
9781596702318
Subtitle:
The All-America Tragedy of Don Rogers
Author:
Harvey, Sean D
Author:
Harvey, Sean D.
Publisher:
Sports Publishing LLC
Subject:
History
Subject:
Football - General
Subject:
Football players
Subject:
United states
Publication Date:
October 2007
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
243
Dimensions:
9.12x6.42x.91 in. 1.19 lbs.
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