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Through My Eyes
Through My Eyes
by Tim Tebow
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Over the course of the last four years, Tim Tebow has established himself as one of the best quarterbacks in the history of college football. During that time he has amassed an unparalleled resume, winning two BCS national championships, becoming the... (read more)

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War Room: The Legacy of Bill Belichick and the Art of Building the Perfect Team
War Room: The Legacy of Bill Belichick and the Art of Building the Perfect Team
by Michael Holley
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Football games aren’t won on Sundays in the fall. They’re won on draft day in the spring— in the war room. In this landmark book, New York Times bestselling author Michael Holley takes readers behind the scenes of three contending... (read more)

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I Beat the Odds: From Homelessness, to the Blind Side, and Beyond
I Beat the Odds: From Homelessness, to the Blind Side, and Beyond
by Michael Oher
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The football star made famous in the hit film (and book) The Blind Side reflects on how far he has come from the circumstances of his youth. Michael Oher shares his personal account of his story, in this inspirational New York Times bestseller. Looking... (read more)

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The Express: The Ernie Davis Story
The Express: The Ernie Davis Story
by Robert Gallagher
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“He could do it all, beat every opponent . . . except one.” –plaque honoring Ernie Davis, in the lobby of Elmira Free Academy Ernie Davis was an All-American on the gridiron, and a man of integrity off the field. A multi-sport high... (read more)

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Do You Love Football?!: Winning with Heart, Passion, and Not Much Sleep
Do You Love Football?!: Winning with Heart, Passion, and Not Much Sleep
by Jon Gruden
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In a motivational memoir, the coach of the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Bucs discusses his love for football, detailing his childhood, school years, becoming a professional football coach, and winning the Super Bowl at the age of thirty-nine. Reprint.... (read more)

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The Final Season: My Last Year as Head Coach in the NFL
The Final Season: My Last Year as Head Coach in the NFL
by Bill Parcells
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As unflinching, candid, and tough as the man himself, The Final Season is Bill Parcell's swan song as head coach in the NFL. During 1999, a grueling, difficult season, Parcell's found his resolve and coaching ability tested at every turn. It wasn't... (read more)

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Sweetness: The Enigmatic Life of Walter Payton
Sweetness: The Enigmatic Life of Walter Payton
by Jeff Pearlman
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The definitive biography of Chicago Bears superstar Walter Payton.and#160;In the twelve years since his death from cancer, Walter Paytonandrsquo;s legend has only grown in magnitude. The Hall of Fame running back, who broke Jim Brownandrsquo;s all-time... (read more)

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Instant Replay: The Green Bay Diary of Jerry Kramer
Instant Replay: The Green Bay Diary of Jerry Kramer
by Gerald L. Kramer
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This classic sports book takes readers inside the 1967 season of the Green Bay Packers, following that storied team from training camp to their dramatic victory in Super Bowl II.   Candid and often amusing, Jerry Kramer describes from a player’... (read more)

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Barry Sanders Now You See Him...: His Story in His Own Words with DVD
Barry Sanders Now You See Him...: His Story in His Own Words with DVD
by Barry Sanders
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Why did Barry Sanders, one of the game's most exciting and explosive running backs, suddenly retire just as he was closing in on the all-time NFL rushing record? At the height of his career, he walked away without explanation. In this amazing book... (read more)

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America's Quarterback: Bart Starr and the Rise of the National Football League
America's Quarterback: Bart Starr and the Rise of the National Football League
by Keith Dunnavant
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A powerful biography of one of the greatest football players of all time, in the spirit of Namath and Johnny U   No quarterback in the history of the NFL can match Bart Starrs record of achievement. In an unprecedented seven-season run from... (read more)

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Moving the Chains: Tom Brady and the Pursuit of Everything
Moving the Chains: Tom Brady and the Pursuit of Everything
by Charles P Pierce
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When Tom Brady entered the 2005 NFL season as lead quarterback for the New England Patriots, the defending Super Bowl champions, he was hailed as the best to ever play the position. And with good reason: he was the youngest quarterback to ever win a... (read more)

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Never Die Easy: The Autobiography of Walter Payton
Never Die Easy: The Autobiography of Walter Payton
by Walter Payton
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"Never die easy. Why run out of bounds and die easy? Make that linebacker pay. It carries into all facets of your life. It's okay to lose, to die, but don't die without trying, without giving it your best." His legacy is towering. Walter Payton&... (read more)

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Eli Manning: The Making of a Quarterback
Eli Manning: The Making of a Quarterback
by Ralph Vacchiano
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When Eli Manning found teammate Plaxico Burress in the end zone with just 35 seconds remaining in Super Bowl XLII, he completed what was perhaps the greatest game-winning drive and unlikely upset in Super Bowl history. But the drive, which also included... (read more)

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No Excuses: One Man's Incredible Rise Through the NFL to Head Coach of Notre Dame
No Excuses: One Man's Incredible Rise Through the NFL to Head Coach of Notre Dame
by Charlie Weis
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< P> Charlie Weis started his professional coaching career under Bill Parcells with the Giants, as defensive assistant and assistant special teams coach. That year the Giants went on to win the Super Bowl. A few years later, Weis joined the New... (read more)

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On Any Given Sunday: A Life of Bert Bell
On Any Given Sunday: A Life of Bert Bell
by Robert Lyons
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Bert Bell, a native of Philadelphia, has been called the most powerful executive figure in the history of professional football. He was responsible for helping to transform the game from a circus sideshow into what has become the most popular spectator... (read more)

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Paul Brown: The Man Who Invented Modern Football
Paul Brown: The Man Who Invented Modern Football
by George Cantor
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The first full-length biography of the legendary head coach of the Cleveland Browns, this book explores how Paul Brown worked his way from high school coach to pro football Hall of Famer, while setting forth a blueprint for the modern game. As the first... (read more)

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Landry: The Legend and the Legacy
Landry: The Legend and the Legacy
by Bob John
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From his unique vantage point as the dean of Dallas sports writers, Bob St. John brings us a soul-stirring portrait of one of America's most loved heroes-Tom Landry-who was, for twenty-nine years, the Dallas Cowboys' only head coach. Recounting Landry's... (read more)

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You Can't Catch Sunshine
You Can't Catch Sunshine
by Donald N Maynard
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The astonishing true story of Jets wide receiver Don Maynard is told in full in this entertaining biography. It tells about the laid-back speedster from a dusty corner of Texas who had a surprising friendship with a brash, young quarterback named... (read more)

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Tarnished Heisman: Did Reggie Bush Turn His Final College Season Into a Six-Figure Job?
Tarnished Heisman: Did Reggie Bush Turn His Final College Season Into a Six-Figure Job?
by Ron Yaeger
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"In order that there will be no misunderstandingregarding the eligibility of a candidate,the recipient of the award must be a bona fidestudent of an accredited university.The recipient must be in compliance with thebylaws defining an NCAA student... (read more)

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Find a Way: Three Words That Changed My Life
Find a Way: Three Words That Changed My Life
by Brent Cole
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When Merril talked about his dream of playing in the NFL all he heard was, that will be too hard, you can't beat those odds, it's impossible, and son don't put all your eggs in one basket That inspired him to write Find a Way and put it on the top of the... (read more)

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