Good Sports

Athletes face life-altering military service, testing their courage beyond the field.

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112 pages· 1070L

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Explore the extraordinary journeys of athletes like Ted Williams, Rocky Bleier, Carlos May, and Pat Tillman, who traded sports glory for military duty. From surviving crash landings to overcoming devastating injuries, these men faced unimaginable challenges. What drives a sports star to risk it all for their country? Discover the stories of sacrifice, resilience, and the indomitable spirit that led them from stadiums to battlefields, where the stakes were life and death. How did their service shape their lives and legacies? Uncover the true meaning of heroism beyond the game.

From the publisher

Stories of bravery and self-sacrifice from well known athletes who have served in the military. -Ted Williams, Boston Red Sox outfielder, whose career was interrupted by service as a pilot during both World War II and Korea, where he saw combat and survived a crash landing. -Rocky Bleier, Pittsburgh Steelers running back: Drafted in 1968, nearly lost a foot on a land mine during Vietnam War.-Carlos May, Chicago White Sox outfielder, an emerging star whose fought to remain in the major leagues after a training accident during National Guard service caused him to lose his thumb.-Pat Tillman, Arizona Cardinals defensive back who turned down a multi-million dollar contract to join the military after 9/11and was later killed in Afghanistan.

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