Soldier Athletes (Good Sports #3) [9780547417295]

Overview

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.

The book, Soldier Athletes (Good Sports #3) [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN#9780547417295 in Paperback by Glenn Stout may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.