{"product_id":"promises-to-keep-floyd-little-9781600787539","title":"Promises to Keep: My Inspired Run from Syracuse to Denver to the Hall","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou read about Floyd Little in Gary Smith's awe-inspiring \u003ci\u003eSports Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e feature, \"\u003ci\u003eThe Unexpected Hero\u003c\/i\u003e,\" now discover everything behind this Syracuse University and Denver Broncos legend's incredible life. Born in poverty and told he wasn't college material, Floyd's uncommon will to succeed proved every naysayer wrong, from high school, military school, college, and the pros until he was finally recognized with induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePromises to Keep\u003c\/i\u003e is a testament to pure heart, determination, and drive. A miraculous vision as a troubled young boy changed Floyd's path forever-transcending his life with a solemn promise that's fueled him throughout his zigzag journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA master storyteller, Floyd recites his favorite tales from his first high school game to how General Douglas MacArthur tried to recruit him until The Express, Ernie Davis, convinced him to travel another road.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFloyd also recounts stories about fellow Hall of Famers of his era: Dick Butkus, Mean Joe Greene, Willie Lanier, Gale Sayers, and Bobby Bell; Syracuse teammates Larry Csonka, Tom Coughlin, and the great John Mackey; as well as Broncos teammates Billy Thompson, Rich Jackson, Jerry Simmons, Charley Johnson, and Haven Moses. Plus, he speaks candidly about today's NFL stars: Tim Tebow, RGIII, Andrew Luck, Cam Newton, and Peyton Manning, and he addresses John Elway's new Broncos role.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Floyd Little, Tom MacKie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1600787533\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781600787539\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Triumph Books (IL)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/10\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.30w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2012 pg. 36\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floyd Little","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46420308590847,"sku":"9781600787539","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_384f437a-92a8-41eb-a8c0-5254aca30021.jpg?v=1734634248","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/promises-to-keep-floyd-little-9781600787539","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}