"More than just a collection of biographical portraits of famous athletes, this book also inspires middle school and high school students through the athletes' stories of their favorite books, what motivates them, and what obstacles they have overcome"-- Provided by publisher.

Brian Boitano, figure skating: a California kid learns to skate -- Bobby Bowden, football: born to coach -- Dave Burba, baseball: an Ohio homecoming -- Todd Christensen, football: big player, big words -- Frank Deford, sportswriting: a born storyteller -- Tony Dungy, football: calm and in control -- Mike Eruzione, hockey: believing in miracles -- Gerry Faust, football: a dream fulfilled -- Tony Granato, hockey: basement dreams -- Tim Green, football: a busy man -- Janet Guthrie, auto racing: speedy trailblazer -- Lou Holtz, football: the upbeat "do right" coach -- Tom Kurvers, hockey: the world traveler -- Vernon Law, baseball: the deacon on the mound -- Kristine Lilly, soccer: the caps queen -- Kim Mulkey, basketball: champion player, champion coach -- Ty Murray, rodeo: the record-breaking cowboy -- Victor Oladipo, basketball: more than a player -- Cat Osterman, softball: the untouchable tall Texan -- Lyn St. James, auto racing: from student to teacher -- Dick Schultz, sports executive: the man in charge -- Andre Thornton, baseball: keeping the faith -- Mike Veeck, baseball executive: director of fun.