The Book of Sports Virtues: High Impact Athletes and CoachesPrice World Publishing, 2012 M01 23 The Book of Sports Virtues: High Impact Athletes and Coaches is a masterful collection of stories about the struggles and triumphs of many celebrated athletes. Each chapter is assigned a trait or virtue and uses an athlete's story as a lens through which the reader can gain the insight needed to achieve that trait or virtue. The chapter on appreciation is the story of Lou Gehrig and Jacky Robinson's story is used to exemplify and define nobility. What emerges after reading these stories is not only a greater understanding and appreciation of the virtues that these icons needed to get through life, but also an inspiration for the reader. Each story is followed by a small quotation from literature to amplify the meaning and application of the positive virtue. This book makes for the perfect gift from parents to children or for adult mentors to their students. Its ability to be read one story at a time makes it perfect for the bookshelf or coffee table. |
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... Yankees, which paid him $3,000 annually and a $1,000 bonus. Gehrig gave much of the money to his parents, whose need he thought was greater than his own. Mrs. Gehrig did not like the fact that her son left school early to play baseball ...
... Yankees, which paid him $3,000 annually and a $1,000 bonus. Gehrig gave much of the money to his parents, whose need he thought was greater than his own. Mrs. Gehrig did not like the fact that her son left school early to play baseball ...
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... Yankee pinstripes for the first time in 1923 , but he did not break into the starting lineup until 1925. When he did ... Yankees were still youthful and aggressive . From 1932 to 1939 they made it to the World Series five times , and won ...
... Yankee pinstripes for the first time in 1923 , but he did not break into the starting lineup until 1925. When he did ... Yankees were still youthful and aggressive . From 1932 to 1939 they made it to the World Series five times , and won ...
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... Yankees ' captain and their " Iron Horse . " He commanded his teammates ' respect and returned it with his own ... Yankee image , ” and he was the “ genuine article . ” As much as he could , he played pick - up baseball games with kids ...
... Yankees ' captain and their " Iron Horse . " He commanded his teammates ' respect and returned it with his own ... Yankee image , ” and he was the “ genuine article . ” As much as he could , he played pick - up baseball games with kids ...
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... Yankees. McCarthy wouldn't do it. He reasoned that Gehrig's leadership more than ofset his poor performance. Besides, he had the utmost respect for Gehrig, and hated the idea of removing him. Finally, out of sheer frustration, Lou ...
... Yankees. McCarthy wouldn't do it. He reasoned that Gehrig's leadership more than ofset his poor performance. Besides, he had the utmost respect for Gehrig, and hated the idea of removing him. Finally, out of sheer frustration, Lou ...
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... Yankees in 1934 and retired in 1935 , spoke at the event , praising his former teammate . When Ruth finished , Gehrig knew it was his turn to speak . Ruth coaxed the reluctant Gehrig to the microphone . Choking back tears , Gehrig ...
... Yankees in 1934 and retired in 1935 , spoke at the event , praising his former teammate . When Ruth finished , Gehrig knew it was his turn to speak . Ruth coaxed the reluctant Gehrig to the microphone . Choking back tears , Gehrig ...
Contents
Joan Benoit Samuelson and Wilma Rudolph | |
The 1980 Mens and 1998 Womens | |
Albert Happy Chandler | |
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