Washoe County Library System

Irrepressible individualist and iconoclast Pat Tillman walked away from his $3.6 million NFL contract in May 2002 to enlist in the United States Army. Deeply troubled by 9/11, he felt a strong moral obligation to join the fight against al-Qaeda and the Taliban. Two years later, he died on a desolate hillside in Afghanistan. Though obvious to most on the scene that a ranger in Tillman's own platoon had fired the fatal shots, the Army aggressively maneuvered...

Tim Tebow is considered one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of college football. During his five years in football, he won two BCS national championships, the Heisman Trophy, and two Maxwell Awards. Here, Tebow chronicles his life, revealing how his childhood, values, and family helped shape him on his way to a successful collegiate career.

Drew's inspiring message of hope and resilience proves that with enough faith, determination, and heart, you can overcome any obstacle life throws your way, and not only bounce back but come back stronger than you ever imagined possible.

Profiles the careers of six outstanding NFL wide receivers, Victor Cruz, A.J. Green, Greg Jennings, Calvin Johnson, Mike Wallace, and Wes Welker.

John Madden shares his knowledge and love of football, "America's game".

Introduces twin brothers Tiki and Ronde Barber, who worked hard to overcome obstacles and became National Football League stars, one as runningback for the New York Giants, the other as cornerback for the Tampa Bay Bucs.

Describes the life and career of the star running back who helped the Dallas Cowboys win Super Bowls in 1993, 1994, and 1996.

Describes the childhood of Chuck Ealey, who dreamed of becoming a football quarterback despite the prejudices he faced as an African American.