Roy Story: The Amazing and True Rags-To-Riches Account of an Aggie Legend, WWII Hero and Entrepreneur Extraordinaire Contributor(s): Bucek, Roy (Author), Burson, Rusty (Author) |
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ISBN: 1477211705 ISBN-13: 9781477211700 Publisher: Authorhouse OUR PRICE: $21.59 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Sports |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 2012909497 |
Physical Information: 0.56" H x 6" W x 9" (0.91 lbs) 174 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: If you enjoyed the 1994 fictitious movie Forrest Gump, you'll love Roy Story, the remarkable, rags-to-riches true account of the colorful, comical and quick-witted Roy Bucek, who succeeded beyond his wildest dreams on the football field, the battlefield and in numerous business fields with a combination of a tremendously strong backbone and an incomparable funny bone. Bucek came from such poverty that he and his family barely noticed the so-called "Great Depression." His athleticism earned him a college scholarship, where he became the first official track and field All-American in Texas A&M history and helped the 1939 Aggies win the football national championship. Bucek lost his eye in the historic Battle of the Bulge in World War II, but he became a man of remarkable entrepreneurial vision. He built so many successful businesses in Schulenburg, Texas that he resided in a sprawling home he built just south of Interstate-10 and at the end of...Bucek Street. His fascinating stories are guaranteed to mesmerize you and motivate you to pursue your own dreams, no matter how far-fetched they may seem. Roy Story is a captivating read that will take you back in time and challenge you to build a brighter future. |