Download or read book Football Legends of the Bush written by Ken Piesse and published by Penguin Group Australia. This book was released on 2011-07-27 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Football Legends of the Bush is a stirring collection of tales about the best country players who went on to the big league and the hometown heroes who stayed behind and contributed to their local teams. From Bunbury to Warragul and beyond, you'll find a smorgasbord of yarns covering stunning upsets, embarrassing blunders, staggering goal tallies and famous larrikins. This definitive book of bush footy includes Country teams who beat the big leaguers The most goals scored in a season Favourite football sons, region by region Match brawls and other incidents A first-gamer who was best afield with two left boots The man who could kick around corners and lots more! Football buff and much-published author Ken Piesse has assembled a truly exceptional book of facts, trivia and anecdotes that will amuse, inform and fascinate AFL fans everywhere.
Download or read book Reggie Bush written by Adam Woog and published by Infobase Learning. This book was released on 2015-05-27 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highlights the life and career of the New Orleans Saints running back, from his childhood and college athletic careers to his stellar professional career and prominent public life.
Download or read book Favourite Footy Yarns written by Ken Piesse and published by Bonnier Zaffre Ltd.. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the signing of 'The King', Wayne Carey for a song, to the football legend's wife who proposed via a fax machine, Favourite Footy Yarns will inform, amuse and delight. The smorgasboard of tall and mostly true stories is the latest from Australian sport's master storyteller Ken Piesse and includes all the biggest names in the game from Barassi and Whitten to Roos, Dermie and Buddy. Ken's favourite interviews, memories and moments are spiced with an array of bloopers, gaffes and pranks.
Download or read book Reggie Bush written by Mary R Wall and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-06-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the compelling journey of Reggie Bush, one of football's most dynamic and influential figures, in *The Fast Track to Fame: Game Changer On and Off the Field*. This comprehensive biography delves deep into the life of a man whose speed, agility, and tenacity propelled him from modest beginnings to the pinnacle of athletic achievement. From his formative years in San Diego, where a young Bush first showcased his prodigious talent, to his electrifying performances at Helix High School and the University of Southern California, this book captures the essence of a player destined for greatness. Bush's college career, highlighted by winning the Heisman Trophy and leading USC to national prominence, set the stage for a remarkable journey into the NFL. As a professional, Bush's impact was immediate and profound. His versatility and playmaking abilities helped the New Orleans Saints secure their first Super Bowl victory, cementing his status as a pivotal figure in the sport. Beyond his NFL career, which included stints with the Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions, San Francisco 49ers, and Buffalo Bills, Bush's legacy is also defined by his ventures off the field. This biography goes beyond the statistics and highlights, exploring Bush's philanthropic efforts, his advocacy for social justice, and his transition into broadcasting and entrepreneurship. Through candid interviews and personal anecdotes, readers gain an intimate look at the challenges he faced, including NCAA controversies and the pressures of professional sports, and how he overcame them with resilience and determination. *The Fast Track to Fame* is more than just a sports biography; it is a story of perseverance, redemption, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Bush's journey is an inspiration, demonstrating how one can rise above adversity to leave an indelible mark on the world. Join us as we delve into the life of Reggie Bush, a true game changer whose influence extends far beyond the football field. Whether you are a die-hard football fan, an aspiring athlete, or someone seeking a story of triumph against the odds, this book offers a powerful testament to the enduring spirit of a remarkable individual.
Download or read book Lone Star Sports Legends written by Ryan Sprayberry and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2017-08-21 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the clash of college to the best married shooting duo in history, the Lone Star State clears every hurdle the sports world offers. A former Texas Christian basketball player became the first tenured African American professor at Harvard Business School. Aggie football legend John Kimbrough's first professional contract required him to act in movies and serve as the stadium's handyman. For every date on the calendar, Ryan Sprayberry provides a play-by-play of 365 memorable days in the state's athletic history, beginning with the birth of the Cotton Bowl on January 1, 1937, and ending with the final snap of the Ice Bowl on December 31, 1967.
Download or read book Loftus Road Legacy written by Frances Trinder and published by . This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tarnished Heisman written by Don Yaeger and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes how the former University of Southern California football player and his family accepted money and valuable gifts from a marketing agency from Bush's sophomore year on, making him ineligible for the Heisman Trophy.
Download or read book Legends written by Howard Bryant and published by Philomel. This book was released on 2015 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers highlights and entertaining facts from twenty of the greatest Super Bowls in the history of professional football.
Download or read book A Salute to the Great McCarthy written by Barry Oakley and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fourth edition of a humorous Australian football story originally published in 1970. It is the story of McCarthy, the brilliant young footballer from the bush, and his adventures when he comes to the big city, determined to succeed. The author is the literary editor of the 'Australian' and he has written many plays, a collection of short stories and other novels including the award-winning 'Let's Hear It for Prendergast'.
Download or read book Football Legends written by Blaine Wiseman and published by Hall of Fame. This book was released on 2017-10-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "[This book} introduces readers to the greatest players and most memorable moments in the history of professional [football]"--Amazon.com.
Download or read book Reggie Bush written by John O'Day and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Favourite Footy Yarns Expanded and Updated written by Ken Piesse and published by Echo. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How much did it originally cost to sign up 'the King', Wayne Carey? Which Carlton player only found out he'd retired when he read it in the papers? What did Buddy Franklin carry with him on the Kokoda Trail? Find out in Favourite Footy Yarns. Packed full of hilarious (mostly) true stories, fascinating facts, bloopers and stats, this updated edition from Australian sport's master storyteller Ken Piesse will have you laughing out loud. The perfect book for any footy fan, it covers the biggest names in the game - from Barassi, Whitten and Ablett to Riewoldt, Fev and Cripps.
Download or read book The Danihers written by Terry Daniher and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revealing account of how four unassuming blokes from the bush endeared themselves to Australian Rules fans and became part of football folklore. On 1 September 1990, four brothers made Australian Rules history by playing together for the one team, the Essendon Football Club, something that is unlikely to ever happen again. Terry, Neale, Anthony and Chris Daniher grew up in a tiny Riverina town where they played footy on Saturdays and Rugby League after mass on Sundays. They reached the elite level in an era when tobacco sponsorship and a few beers with the opposition after a game were the norm. It was a time when Jim Daniher could throw a teenage son into a trade deal and Kevin Sheedy and Edna Daniher could conspire to make a dream come true. But it wasn't all plain sailing: injuries cut short a promising career, trading between clubs was largely unregulated, the Swans were shunted off to Sydney and coaching changed dramatically. This is an action-packed story of the period when the national Aussie Rules competition emerged and football became big business, and an unassuming bunch of blokes from the bush endeared themselves to footy fans and became part of football folklore.
Download or read book Power Players written by Chris Cillizza and published by Twelve. This book was released on 2023-04-18 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A colorful look at how modern presidents play sports, have used sports to play politics, and what our fan-in-chief can often tell us about our national pastimes. POWER PLAYERS tells all the great stories of presidents and the sports they played, loved and spectated as a way to better understand what it takes to be elected to lead a country driven by sports fans of all stripes. While every modern president has used sports to relate to Joe Q. Public, POWER PLAYERS turns the lens around to examine how sports have shaped our presidents and made for some amazing moments in White House history, including: Dwight Eisenhower played so much golf he had a putting green built outside the Oval Office!. (He also almost died on a golf course while in office.) How John F. Kennedy’s touch-football games with family were knowing plays to polish the Camelot mystique. People might not have related to the aloof and awkward Richard Nixon but, hey, he would bowl a few frames just like them. Ronald Reagan didn’t just play the part of “The Gipper” for the silver screen, but truly adopted the famous footballer’s never-say-die persona. George H.W. Bush once ran a horseshoe league from the White House – with a commissioner and brackets! (He would later claim to have come up with the fan expression, “You da man.”) Bill Clinton’s Arkansas Razorback fandom was so intense that he could be found shouting at the referees from a box at the basketball national championship game in 1994. George W. Bush’s not only owned the Texas Rangers but also threw out the most iconic first pitch ever in the 2001 World Series. What really went down when Barack Obama played pickup hoops with the North Carolina Tarheels. (He later won the state by .3 percent of the vote.) Donald Trump is the only president ever featured in a professional wrestling storyline—and everything real and fake that went with that. In the pages of POWER PLAYERS, a love of sports shines through as the key to understanding who these presidents really were and how they chose to play by the rules, occasionally bluff or cheat, all the while coaching the country into a few quality wins and some notorious losses.
Download or read book The Republic of Football written by Chad S. Conine and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anywhere football is played, Texas is the force to reckon with. Its powerhouse programs produce the best football players in America. In The Republic of Football, Chad S. Conine vividly captures Texas’s impact on the game with action-filled stories about legendary high school players, coaches, and teams from around the state and across seven decades. Drawing on dozens of interviews, Conine offers rare glimpses of the early days of some of football’s biggest stars. He reveals that some players took time to achieve greatness—LaDainian Tomlinson wasn’t even the featured running back on his high school team until a breakthrough game in his senior season vaulted him to the highest level of the sport—while others, like Colt McCoy, showed their first flashes of brilliance in middle school. In telling these and many other stories of players and coaches, including Hayden Fry, Spike Dykes, Bob McQueen, Lovie Smith, Art Briles, Lawrence Elkins, Warren McVea, Ray Rhodes, Dat Nguyen, Zach Thomas, Drew Brees, and Adrian Peterson, Conine spotlights the decisive moments when players caught fire and teams such as Celina, Southlake Carroll, and Converse Judson turned into Texas dynasties. Packed with never-before-told anecdotes, as well as fresh takes on the games everyone remembers, The Republic of Football is a must-read for all fans of Friday night lights.
Download or read book Great Bush Stories written by Graham Seal and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2018-10-24 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Graham Seal has the knack of the storyteller' - Warren Fahey AM The tradition of yarns from the bush goes back to the earliest days in Australia. Colourful rural characters and dramatic incidents parade through our history and folklore, entertaining and appalling us in equal measure. Graham Seal has gathered classic and little-known stories from when most Australians lived outside the cities, and communication was by dirt track or boat. There's the time when farmers used their Ferguson tractors to save a town from floodwaters; when soldiers took on mobs of emus devastating the wheat crop; the Lady Bushranger who lived rough in a cave; Bob the railway dog who hitched rides on trains for years; and the many dubious strategies devised against the pesky bush fly over the years. True or more than a little exaggerated, these stories reflect the distinctive way of life of rural and outback folk which continues to this day.
Download or read book Legends The Best Players Games and Teams in Football written by Howard Bryant and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-08-02 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Lombardi's Packers through Brady and the Patriots, here is the ultimate look at the greatest sporting event in America -- the Super Bowl -- through its greatest quarterbacks, coaches, and highlight-reel plays. In the second book of the LEGENDS series, ESPN's Howard Bryant delivers THE gridiron guide to the most exciting event in sports: the Super Bowl! In this day and age, the gridiron reigns supreme. Football is America's most popular sport and the NFL's star players are instant celebrities with die-hard fans who live and die with each win or loss. And our collective obsession with the game begins when we're just kids and culminates each year on what has become the equivalent of a national holiday—Super Bowl Sunday. Recounting momentous stories of football's past and present, and accompanied by iconic photos, Top Ten Lists to chew on and debate, and a Top 40-style Timeline of Key Moments, this comprehensive collection details twenty of the greatest Super Bowls in NFL history—and expands on their relevance within the larger scope of dynasties, giants of the coaching world, and marquee players making history. From the upsets to the blowouts to the nail-biting finishes, this is the perfect book for young fans eager to kick off their football schooling. “With the LEGENDS series, Howard Bryant brings to life the best that sports has to offer—the heroes, the bitter rivalries, the moments that every sports-loving kid should know.”—Mike Lupica, #1 bestselling author of Travel Team, Heat, and Fantasy League
