Stefon Diggs : the maker of football miracles / by Doug Olson, Jr.
Material type:
TextPublisher: Minneapolis, Minnesota : Lake 7 Creative, 2019Copyright date: ©2019Description: 112 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 194064738X
- 9781940647388
- Maker of football miracles : Stefon Diggs
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's Biography | Diggs, S. O52 | Available | 33111009549698 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The Inspiring Biography of a Minnesota Football Star!
From a young age, Stefon Diggs showed promise as a gifted athlete. He was fast enough to win medals as a track & field sprinter, and he was an elite high school football player. By the end of his high school career, his accolades included runner-up as Maryland's Player of the Year and an invitation to participate in a nationally televised all-star game. He was considered one of the best wide receivers in the country, and he had his pick of college football teams. But his life was shaped by a tragedy. Dedicated to his family, Stefon chose to remain close to home. While his college career got off to a promising start, it was soon derailed by injury. Stefon wasn't about to give up. This is a story of skill and determination. It is proof that anything is possible with hard work and a winning attitude. Local author and sports fan Doug Olson, Jr., chronicles Stefon's rise from injury to mid-round draft pick to one of the best wide receivers in professional sports--and, of course, the Miracle. Complete with full-color photographs, this is a true story of inspiration. Stefon Diggs is a must-read for every sports fan in Minnesota and beyond.
Includes bibliographical references.
"Stefon Diggs was an elite football player from a very young age, but his life was shaped by family tragedy. By the end of his high school career, he was considered one of the best wide receivers in the country. While his college career got off to a promising start, it was soon derailed by injury. Stefon was not about to give up. This is a story of determination and skill. It is proof that anything is possible with hard work and a winning attitude. Minnesota author Doug Olson, Jr., chronicles Stefon's rise from injury to mid-round draft pick to one of the best wide receivers in professional sports."--Page [4] of cover.
Tough coach -- Responsibilities -- Goodbye -- New beginnings -- Most outstanding -- Hometown hero -- College choice -- Freshman standout -- Quarterback issues -- Winning streak -- Injuries -- Road to recovery -- Big ten -- Shakegate -- College or pro -- Looking good -- Playoff push -- Year two -- Championship run -- Miracle -- Aftermath -- New quarterback -- 1,000 yards -- Bright future -- Epilogue.