| Title | : | Soldier Athletes |
|---|---|---|
| Author | : | Glenn Stout |
| Release | : | 2011-10-25 |
| Kind | : | ebook |
| Genre | : | Biographies for Kids, Books, Kids, Sports for Kids, History for Kids, General Nonfiction for Kids, Fiction for Kids, Sports in Kids Fiction, Social Studies for Kids |
| Size | : | 8825660 |
| Stories of bravery and self-sacrifice from well known athletes who have served in the military. -Ted Williams, Boston Red Sox outfielder, whose career was interrupted by service as a pilot during both World War II and Korea, where he saw combat and survived a crash landing. -Rocky Bleier, Pittsburgh Steelers running back: Drafted in 1968, nearly lost a foot on a land mine during Vietnam War. -Carlos May, Chicago White Sox outfielder, an emerging star whose fought to remain in the major leagues after a training accident during National Guard service caused him to lose his thumb. -Pat Tillman, Arizona Cardinals defensive back who turned down a multi-million dollar contract to join the military after 9/11and was later killed in Afghanistan. |
