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Sports and Fitness
Football Biographies

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Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, and Priorities of a Winning Life
Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, and Priorities of a Winning Life
by Tony Dungy
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In this inspiring and reflective memoir, Dungy, the first African-American coach to win a Super Bowl title, tells the story of a life lived for God and family--and challenges readers to redefine their ideas of what it means to succeed.... (read more)

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Ocho Cinco: What Football and Life Have Thrown My Way
Ocho Cinco: What Football and Life Have Thrown My Way
by Chad Ochocinco
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The moment I walked out of that tunnel that first time I was in the NFL and saw that 70,000 people, I said, This is me, this is mine, this is what I was meant to do. Some people get scared that first time. Me? Scared my ass. I was loving it. NFL... (read more)

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Bowden: How Bobby Bowden Forged a Football Dynasty
Bowden: How Bobby Bowden Forged a Football Dynasty
by Mike Freeman
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He is a giant among coaches, a Hall of Famer with a legacy that spans six full decades of coaching, and arguably the greatest Division I college football coach in history. And now Bobby Bowden finally has a biography that befits his stature: Bowden by... (read more)

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LT: Over the Edge: Tackling Quarterbacks, Drugs, and a World Beyond Football
LT: Over the Edge: Tackling Quarterbacks, Drugs, and a World Beyond Football
by Lawrence Taylor
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On the football field, he was an explosive force; a mold- breaking and bone-crushing linebacker who wreaked havoc on offenses each Sunday. But off the field, the fury that made Lawrence Taylor a Hall of Fame player put him on a runaway blitz to self... (read more)

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I Am Third (TV Tie-In): The Inspiration for Brian's Song
I Am Third (TV Tie-In): The Inspiration for Brian's Song
by Gale Sayers
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I Am Third is the memoir of Gale Sayers, one of the best running backs in the history of the NCAA and pro football. It is also the story of his friendship with Brian Piccolo. Known also as a community leader and great friend to all, Sayers's credo is... (read more)

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When Pride Still Mattered: A Life of Vince Lombardi
When Pride Still Mattered: A Life of Vince Lombardi
by David Maraniss
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When Pride Still Mattered is the quintessential story of the American family: how Vince Lombardi, the son of an immigrant Italian butcher, rose to the top, and how his character and will to prevail transformed him, his wife, his children, his players... (read more)

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Every Day Is Game Day
Every Day Is Game Day
by Fran Tarkenton
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Every Day Is Game Day is the inspiring autobiography of one of the greatest quarterbacks who ever played the game. From the alleys of Washington, D.C., to Athens, Georgia and on to the National Football League, Hall of Fame signal-caller Fran Tarkenton... (read more)

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Resurrection: The Miracle Season That Saved Notre Dame
Resurrection: The Miracle Season That Saved Notre Dame
by Jim Dent
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Back in the early 1960's Notre Dame's football program was in shambles--much as it is today. For five straight years, from 1958 through 1963, Notre Dame could not produce one winning season. Plagued by a series of bad coaching choices and inept... (read more)

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Education of a Coach (05 Edition)
Education of a Coach (05 Edition)
by Halberstam
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Bill Belichick's 31 years in the NFL have been marked by amazing success - first in Cleveland, then with the Giants, and most recently, his two out of the last three Super Bowl wins with the New England Patriots have made him second to only Vince... (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 Jerry Kramer and Dick Schaap
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In 1967, when Jerry Kramer was a thirty-one-year-old Green Bay Packers offensive lineman, in his tenth year with the team, he decided to keep a diary of the season. "Perhaps, by setting down my daily thoughts and observations," he wrote, "I'll be able to... (read more)

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Nothing Comes Easy
Nothing Comes Easy
by Y A Tittle
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Before cable television, artificial turf, multimillion-dollar contracts, and Are You Ready for Some Football? pro football players' lives were not much different from those of the fans in the bleachers. Back in football's Golden Era, the game they played... (read more)

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Johnny U: The Life and Times of John Unitas
Johnny U: The Life and Times of John Unitas
by Tom Callahan
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This surprising, interview-rich account of the career of Johnny Unitas--the ultimate NFL quarterback--explores an era in football when the players were drawn to the gridiron by a love of the game.... (read more)

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The Last Coach: A Life of Paul "Bear" Bryant
The Last Coach: A Life of Paul "Bear" Bryant
by Allen Barra
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The explosive biography of the greatest college football coach in history. When Paul William Bear Bryant died on January 26, 1983, it was the lead story on the all three networks' evening news. New York City newspapers reported his death on their front... (read more)

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Patriot Reign: Bill Belichick, the Coaches, and the Players Who Built a Champion
Patriot Reign: Bill Belichick, the Coaches, and the Players Who Built a Champion
by Michael Holley
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Sports columnist Holley now offers the first ever inside look at one of the best coaches in football today--Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots--and his football philosophy, his principles, his work ethic, and, above all, his genius.... (read more)

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I Remember Vince Lombardi: Personal Memories of and Testimonials to Football's First Super Bowl Championship Coach, as Told by the People and Pla (I Remember)
I Remember Vince Lombardi: Personal Memories of and Testimonials to Football's First Super Bowl Championship Coach, as Told by the People and Pla (I Remember)
by Mike Towle
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Of all the great National Football League coaches, none have earned the level of respect and reputation that Vince Lombardi merited during his tenure as head coach of the Green Bay Packers. Both feared and beloved by players and peers, Lombardi coached... (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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When Jon Gruden asks his Tampa Bay Bucs “Do you love football?” it’s to remind them why they pull on their shoulder pads every Sunday morning. It’s not about the money or the fame—it’s about their passion for football. And... (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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Running for My Life: My Journey in the Game of Football and Beyond
Running for My Life: My Journey in the Game of Football and Beyond
by Warrick Dunn
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NFL running back Warrick Dunn is truly one of the good guys in the world of sports. And in this revealing autobiography, written with New York Times bestselling author Don Yaeger, Dunn tells his incredibly moving, inspirational story of courage and... (read more)

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Favre, for the Record: Born on the Bayou, Bred for Green Bay
Favre, for the Record: Born on the Bayou, Bred for Green Bay
by Brett Favre
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Superstar Green Bay Packer quarterback Brett Favre has the arm of Dan Marino, the agility of Steve Young, the field presence of Joe Montana and the brashness of Jim McMahon. Born the son of an indomitable high school football coach in hardscrabble Kiln... (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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An extraordinary look inside one of the greatest minds who has helped shape football today, "No Excuses" covers more than sports. Weis has experienced his own set of challenges off the field, but he has battled back in inspiring fashion and shares his... (read more)

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