Heroic heart, an illustrated biography of Joe Delaney : the legacy of a professional football player, by Frank Murphy and Charnaie Gordon ; art by Anastasia Magloire Williams
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Heroic heart, an illustrated biography of Joe Delaney : the legacy of a professional football player, by Frank Murphy and Charnaie Gordon ; art by Anastasia Magloire Williams
Language
eng
resource.biographical
individual biography
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Heroic heart
Oclc number
1371748045
Responsibility statement
by Frank Murphy and Charnaie Gordon ; art by Anastasia Magloire Williams
Sub title
an illustrated biography of Joe Delaney : the legacy of a professional football player
Summary
"A moving illustrated biography of the late Joe Delaney, an NFL star in the making who valued helping others above all else On the football field, Joe Delaney possessed all the qualities of a great running back. He was fast with keen instincts, a burst of red and gold as he sprinted toward the end zone for the Kansas City Chiefs. Off the field, he embodied the qualities of a great person: generous, hard-working, humble, and honest. Helping people was simply second nature to Joe. In 1983, on a summer's day in Louisiana, Joe Delaney gave his life trying to save three children from drowning in a pond. While others stood by, Joe didn't hesitate before rushing into the water, though he was not a strong swimmer himself. Now, football fans of all teams honor his legacy as an extraordinarily brave young man who cared fiercely for his community. Written with the support of the Delaney family, Heroic Heart is a lushly illustrated, lyrical story of selflessness and courage. Adults and children alike will learn about the remarkable life of this compassionate NFL star"--, Provided by publisher
Target audience
juvenile
resource.variantTitle
Heroic heart, the legacy of a professional football player
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- Biographies
- Running backs (Football) -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- JUVENILE NONFICTION / Sports & Recreation / Football
- Football players -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- JUVENILE NONFICTION / Health & Daily Living / Safety
- Picture books
- Drowning victims -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- Heroes -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- Delaney, Joe, 1958-1983 -- Juvenile literature
- Kansas City Chiefs (Football team) -- Juvenile literature
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- Classification3
- Contributor2
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- Biographies
- Running backs (Football) -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- JUVENILE NONFICTION / Sports & Recreation / Football
- Football players -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- JUVENILE NONFICTION / Health & Daily Living / Safety
- Picture books
- Drowning victims -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- Heroes -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- Delaney, Joe, 1958-1983 -- Juvenile literature
- Kansas City Chiefs (Football team) -- Juvenile literature
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- Author2
- Illustrator1
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