Soldier Athletes: Doing Their Duty (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780547417295)

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.

Author: Glenn Stout
ISBN-10: 0547417292
ISBN-13: 9780547417295
Publisher: Clarion Books
Language: English
Published: 10/25/2011
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 7.40h x 5.00w x 0.30d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.1
Point Value: 3
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 146870 / Soldier Athletes

Award: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 09/01/2011 pg. 108