The Heart of a Champion: Celebrating the Spirit and Character of America's Sports Heroes by Frank Deford

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It takes a special kind of athletic excellence to make the famous Wheaties box. Over the past 75 years, sportsmen and woemn like Satchel Paige, Roger Staubach, Babe Didrikson, Chris Evert, and Tiger Woods have earned that distinction, and they are profiled in this new book by acclaimed sportswriter Frank Deford. It's a must-have for any true blue sports fan.

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In this exciting new book, award-winning sports writer and commentator Frank Deford captures the inspirational stories of many of the greatest athletes and teams to appear on a Wheaties box. For more than 75 years, the Wheaties box has celebrated the essence of being a champion: the character of excellence, the spirit of achievement, and the triumph of determination.

The Heart of a Champion is not just a who's who of sports legends. It honors the lesser-known champions as well as the most recognized figures in sports over the last 75 years. The Heart of a Champion pays tribute to those men and women whose commitment, determination, courage and team effort exemplify the true spirit of the archetypal champion.

This highly visual, compelling book focuses on the defining moments that turn an individual athlete or a team into a true champion. The stories and dramatic photographs of these athletes and their moments of triumph will inspire readers of all ages.

Author Biography: Once called "the world's greatest sports writer" by GQ Magazine, Frank Deford is the author of twelve books, including novels, biography, sports, social history, and humor. He is one of the most respected and versatile sports writers in America, and is regularly seen on HBO's "Real Sports" with Bryant Gumbel. He is also heard every week on National Public Radio, and his articles have been appearing in Sports Illustrated since 1962. The six-time Sportswriter of the Year is a member of the Hall of Fame of the National Association of Sportscasters and Sportswriters. A graduate of Princeton University, Deford resides in Westport, CT.

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