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Football's breakaway backs Football's breakaway backs Nathan Aaseng Biographies of 10 professional football running backs: O. J. Simpson, Larry Csonka, John Riggins, Franco Harris, Greg Pruitt, Chuck Foreman, Walter Payton, Tony Dorsett, Wilbert Montgomery, and Earl … OL15216121W
Think like a champion Think like a champion Mike Shanahan The coach of the Denver Broncos shares his strategy for success. OL15419809W
The long snapper The long snapper Jeffrey Marx Chronicles the improbable and inspirational journey of Brian Kinchen, a family man and Bible school teacher three years retired from the NFL who was recalled to play for the New England Patriots in t… OL15489474W
Namath Namath Mark Kriegel Discusses the football star's upbringing as the son of a Hungarian immigrant in the steel country of Pennsylvania, his achievements at the University of Alabama, his career with the New York Jets, an… OL15827560W
Kurt Warner Kurt Warner Stewart, Mark Describes Warner's early aptitude for football, his success in high school, his early college career spent sitting on the bench, his opportunity to play indoor Arena League Football, and his career i… OL15837600W
Peyton Manning Peyton Manning Jason Glaser An introduction to the life and career of NFL quarterback Peyton Manning. OL16212458W
Adrian Peterson Adrian Peterson Aaron Frisch "An elementary introduction to the life, work, and popularity of Adrian Peterson, a professional football star who became the all-time leading rusher for the Minnesota Vikings"--Provided by publisher. OL16599815W
NFL head coaches NFL head coaches John Maxymuk "This book essentially answers three questions about every professional head coach since 1920: Who was he? What were his coaching approach and style, in terms of both leadership and gridiron tactics?… OL16714795W
Aaron Rodgers Aaron Rodgers Mari C. Schuh An introduction to the life, work, and popularity of Aaron Rodgers, a professional football star who quarterbacked the Green Bay Packers to victory in Super Bowl XLV. OL17878142W
Brett Favre Brett Favre Terri Dougherty A biography of the Green Bay Packers' star quarterback who led the team to victory in the 1997 Super Bowl XXXI. OL1814263W
Football stars Football stars Sydelle Kramer Profiles four star players in the National Football League: Deion Sanders, Barry Sanders, Jerry Rice, and Troy Aikman. OL1869362W
Confessions of a Hero-Worshiper Confessions of a Hero-Worshiper Stephen J. Dubner As a boy, Stephen J. Dubner's hero was Franco Harris, the famed and mysterious running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers. When Dubner's father died, he became obsessed—he dreamed of his hero every nig… OL1939124W
Great pro running backs Great pro running backs Lud Duroska Features fourteen of football's outstanding backs, including Jim Thorpe, Jim Brown, Gale Sayers, and O. J. Simpson. OL19609260W
Epic Athletes Epic Athletes Dan Wetzel,Marcelo Baez it is very good OL20755666W
Brett Favre Brett Favre Sharlene Nelson,Ted W. Nelson Traces the personal life and football career of the quarterback for the Green Bay Packers. OL20975945W
Stars of the Super Bowl Stars of the Super Bowl Shane Frederick 32 pages : 24 cm OL21282493W
Cam Newton Cam Newton Jon M. Fishman 1 online resource : OL21326932W
Side-by-side football stars Side-by-side football stars Shane Frederick "Compares the greatest pro football players in history"-- OL23182984W
Lamar Hunt Lamar Hunt Michael MacCambridge The definitive and official biography of one of the 20th century's most important and beloved sporting figure, Lamar Hunt, who revolutionized three different sports--pro football, tennis, and soccer-… OL23260643W
Tales from the Secret Footballer Tales from the Secret Footballer Secret Footballer "In his bestselling book, the Secret Footballer shocked the world with his no-holds-barred account of life as a professional footballer. His identity was never revealed. Now, in his new book, he gath… OL24301729W
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