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c2008
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is one of the most successful players in NFL history. Chosen by the Indianapolis Colts with the first pick in the 1998 NFL draft, Peyton earned a reputation for being one of the league's smartest quarterbacks. He led the Colts to victory in the 2007 Super Bowl and was named Most Valuable Player of the NFL a record four times. After missing the 2011-2012 season due to an injury, Peyton left Indianapolis to...
2) Comeback kid
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The Denver Broncos quarterback, known for his come-from-behind victories, shares his triumphs and tribulations and offers advice on performing under pressure, winning and losing, and having a sense of humor.
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c2013
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The Playmakers series introduces young readers to their current heroes on and off the field. Eli Manning: Super Bowl Hero summarizes Eli Manning 's life and career to date. Informative text examines his career highlights thus far and draws attention to his accomplishments beyond the gridiron. Short, informative sidebars add to the engaging, easy-to-read text, making Playmakers a hit for any reader in your library! SportsZone is an imprint of ABDO...
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c2012
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Playmakers introduces young readers to their current heroes on and off the field. Adrian Peterson: Record-setting Running Back summarizes Adrian Peterson's life and career to date and draws attention to accomplishments beyond his athletic skill as well as career highlights thus far. Short, informative sidebars add to the engaging, easy-to-read text, making Playmakers a hit for any reader in your library! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
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[2014]
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This title introduces Jim Brown who has had a great influence on his sport and in his society. Career highlights, battles along the way, and humanitarian contributions are discussed. Brown's legacy is told through informative sidebars, captivating photos, and engaging text. SportsZone is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
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[2018]
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Though Von Miller is singular in purpose as a pass rusher who targets quarterbacks, there is nothing one-dimensional about him on the field or off it. This book will teach readers about the importance of becoming well-rounded in one's personal and professional lives. Miller embraces his family, even moving in with his parents after being drafted by Denver to ensure a positive lifestyle. He launched an effort to provide eyeglasses for underprivileged...
12) Peyton Manning
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2014.
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Describes the life and career of Peyton Manning, covering his family, high school and college football experiences, success in the NFL, and more.
13) Tom Brady
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Traces Tom Brady's life from childhood through his successful career in the NFL.
14) Von Miller
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[2019]
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Von Miller has met all the requirements for becoming one of the NFL's great outside linebackers. Miller was selected by the Denver Broncos with the number 2 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. The six-time Pro Bowler has been named to three All-Pro Teams. Miller was the star of Super Bowl 50, recording 5 tackles and 2.5 sacks to earn Super Bowl MVP honors. Whether he is starring on the gridiron or sharing his wisdom and humor on television through...
15) Peyton Manning
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Quarterback Peyton Manning is one of the best players in the NFL. Growing up in a football family, he showed extraordinary talent from a young age. In high school, he was a star on his football team. After college, Peyton was chosen by the Indianapolis Colts as the first pick of the 1998 NFL draft. He has played in multiple Super Bowls and has been named MVP more than four times!
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[2018]
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The Hero in the Helmet is a biographical children's short-story, written in a third-person narrative, to educate both children and parents alike on the life and legacy of super-star athlete Colin Kaepernick. Colin Kaepernick or 'Kap' as he is affectionally called, was a gifted quarterback for the San-Francisco 49-ers who at the young age of twenty-five lead his team to the NFC championships on his first full season as a starter. His 16-of-21 passes...
17) Drew Brees
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[2019]
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Super Bowl XLIV champion Drew Brees is one of the greatest passing quarterbacks in the history of the NFL. In a career that began as a signal caller for the San Diego Chargers in 2001 and has culminated in Brees becoming only the third quarterback in league history to pass for more than 70,000 yards, he has been a top performer and standout QB as leader of the New Orleans Saints since 2006. A native of Austin, TX, Brees was the 32nd overall pick in...
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[2015]
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As the hugely successful, long-time quarterback of the New England Patriots, Tom Brady is one of the greatest football players in history. Though he won the Super Bowl in only his first season as a starter, his success was unexpected given that he had not been selected until the second-to-last round of the National Football League draft. In this biography, readers will learn all about Brady's life on and off the field. His determination to rise above...
19) Aaron Donald
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[2020]
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"From on-the-field exploits, to off-the-field insights, Gridiron Greats: Pro Football's Best Players gives the reader a close-up look at some of the very best of today's professional football stars"--Provided by publisher.
20) Eli Manning
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[2009]
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A brief look into the life and career of football player Eli Manning.
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