What It Takes to Be a Pro Football Player |
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| Author:
| Mattern, Joanne |
| ISBN: | 978-1-64582-044-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2020 |
| Publisher: | Bookstaves, LLC
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| Imprint: | 12-Story Library |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $32.80 |
Book Description:
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Playing pro football is a dream job, but very few people ever live that dream. This book is a frank and fascinating look at what it takes to make it to the NFL, from building skills to staying fit and going to college. (The NFL doesn't take players right out of high school.) Chapters cover the history of the game, a day in the life of a pro football player, the gear players wear, and the risks of playing. Football players suffer from many different injuries, some life-changing. Each...
More DescriptionPlaying pro football is a dream job, but very few people ever live that dream. This book is a frank and fascinating look at what it takes to make it to the NFL, from building skills to staying fit and going to college. (The NFL doesn't take players right out of high school.) Chapters cover the history of the game, a day in the life of a pro football player, the gear players wear, and the risks of playing. Football players suffer from many different injuries, some life-changing. Each chapter features attention-grabbing photos and examples from the lives of well-known players. A Fun Facts section includes more facts, plus anecdotes and lore unique to the game.