Examines the life of the colorful and hard-working Florida football player who became known as Neion Deion.

A biography of the star quarterback, from his childhood in California through his college days at the University of Oklahoma to his professional career with the Dallas Cowboys.

One of the best quarterbacks in the history of college football traces his path to success, discussing his childhood as the son of Christian missionaries and how his faith combined with his drive to succeed have made him the person he is today.

Explores the life and career of quarterback Peyton Manning, including his high school and college career, his rise to stardom in the NFL, and his remarkable achievements with the Indianapolis Colts--Provided by publisher.

"While most athletes excel in just one sport, Jim Thorpe was different. Born in Oklahoma in 1887, he played both professional football and baseball, and ran track and field. Jim was not only a sports icon but also a trailblazer. Raised as part of the Sac and Fox tribal nation, he was the first Native American person to win an Olympic gold medal for the United States. And although his personal life was not always as successful as his career, Jim remains...

"On August 14, 2016, NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick began a protest when he refused to stand for the national anthem. He wanted to make a statement about the oppression of people of color in the United States after he had spent a summer speaking out against police brutality. After playing professional football for six seasons, that would become Colin Kaepernick's last season in the NFL, but he would go on to become one of the most prominent activists...