| Away from the Ball: The Nfl's Off-The-Field Heroes Contributor(s): Ross, Alan (Author) |
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ISBN: 1581826540 ISBN-13: 9781581826548 Publisher: Cumberland House Publishing OUR PRICE: $26.99 Product Type: Hardcover Published: August 2008 Annotation: 'Away from the Ball' takes a look at the positive accomplishments generated by many of today's NFL athletes, such as Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, Atlanta Falcons running back Warrick Dunn, Seattle Seahawks lineman Grant Wistrom, New York Giants linebacker Michael Strahan, New Orleans Saints running backs Deuce McAllister and Reggie Bush, former Dallas Cowboys cornerback Emerson Walls. These men are just a few of the finest men of the NFL who generously give of themselves to others. With the blessing of the NFL Players Association media relations department, 'Away from the Ball' is a timely book that tells a part of the NFL story that is frequently overshadowed by negative news events and overlooked by the sports media. An inspirational look at the positive influence many NFL players have had in their communities, 'Away from the Ball' will be an encouragement to football fans who love the game and want to look up to the men who play it. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Football - Social Science | Philanthropy & Charity |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2008016482 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.1" W x 9" (1.25 lbs) 254 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: AWAY FROM THE BALL presents the stories of a different kind of NFL player. In it Alan Ross takes a look at the positive accomplishments generated by many of today's athletes, such as Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, Atlanta Falcons running back Warrick Dunn, Seattle Seahawks lineman Grant Wistrom, New York Giants linebacker Michael Strahan, New Orleans Saints running backs Deuce McAllister and Reggie Bush, and former Dallas Cowboys cornerback, Everson Walls. AWAY FROM THE BALL is a timely book that tells a part of the NFL story that is frequently overshadowed by negative news events and overlooked by the sports media. An inspirational look at the positive influence many NFL players have in their communities, AWAY FROM THE BALL will be an encouragement to football fans who love the game and want to look up to the men who play it. |
