Anderson, Lars

"[Relates the story of the iconic football family, the Mannings, composed of] three NFL superstars: Archie Manning, the Ole Miss hero-turned-New Orleans Saint, his son Peyton, widely considered one of the greatest quarterbacks ever to play the game; and Peyton's younger brother, Eli, who won two Super Bowl rings of his own"--Provided by publisher.

Describes how, in the wake of the 2011 tornado that killed fifty-three people and became the most devastating storm of its kind in Alabama history, University of Alabama athletes aided the community.

Presents a narrative nonfiction that recalls the 1912 football match-up between the Carlisle Indian School and the Army team of West Point, featuring two of the most prominent individuals in history--Jim Thorpe and Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Follows the experiences of four players, two from the Navy, and two from the Army, from the November 29, 1941 football game between Army and Navy to the bombing of Pearl Harbor that occurred just eight days later.

A narrative nonfiction that recalls the 1912 football match-up between the Carlisle Indian School and the Army team of West Point, featuring two of the most prominent individuals in history--Jim Thorpe and Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Chronicles the career of football player Harold "Red" Grange, describing his exploits at the University of Illinois, his 1925 entrance into professional football, his career accomplishments, and his influence on the game.