Phillip Lindsay: Rise of a Hometown Football Hero (Amazing Sports Biographies) - Softcover

Jacobson, Ryan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1940647363 ISBN 13: 9781940647364

Verlag: Lake 7 Creative, 2019

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The Inspiring Biography of a Denver, Colorado, Football Star!

Phillip Lindsay grew up in the Denver area, cheering on the state’s beloved orange-and-blue football team. He dreamed of one day playing in the pros, but no one could imagine the path that awaited him. In high school, he became one of the best players in the state. Yet on the night he broke his father’s rushing record, Phillip experienced injury and disappointment. The young running back never gave up. This is a story of determination and perseverance. It is proof that anything is possible with hard work and a winning attitude.

Award-winning author Ryan Jacobson chronicles Phillip’s rise from an undrafted football player to one of the best running backs in professional sports. Complete with full-color photographs, this true story will inspire readers of all ages. With sports accounts from high school (Denver South), college (University of Colorado Boulder), and the pros (Denver Broncos), Phillip Lindsay is a must-read for every sports fan in Colorado and beyond. The book was named one of the 24 Best Sports Biography Books of All Time by BookAuthority.

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Ryan Jacobson is an award-winning author and presenter. He has written more than 50 titles―from comic books to “choose your path” adventures. He prides himself on writing high-interest books for children and adults alike, so he can talk picture books in kindergarten, ghost stories in high school, and other fun stuff in between. Ryan greatly enjoys sharing his knowledge of writing and book publishing at schools and special events. When he isn’t working on books, Ryan likes to build LEGO sets, play board games, and try new restaurants. He lives in rural Minnesota with his wife and two sons, and he has been a lifelong sports fan.

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6. Inspirations

The day after his MRI, Phillip’s knee was operated on. Then the long and painful rehabilitation process began. Those first few days were especially difficult. Phillip continued to wonder and continued to worry about his future. He was in desperate need of something―anything―that could provide a glimmer of hope.

On Saturday, September 23, the telephone rang.

Phillip was at home, watching the Colorado Buffaloes’ afternoon football game on TV. When he took the call, he couldn’t have been more surprised. The caller was someone whom Phillip had never met and had never spoken to before. It was the Denver Broncos’ star running back, Willis McGahee.

McGahee had heard about Phillip’s misfortune and understood it as well as anyone could. In 2003, McGahee had been a star at the University of Miami. His college career ended in the Fiesta Bowl National Championship Game, when he tore 3 ligaments in his knee, including his ACL. McGahee had eventually made a full recovery and was now in the midst of a successful football career.

He offered Phillip some words of encouragement and assured the high school senior that he, too, could make a full recovery. It wouldn’t be easy, but it could be done.

For Phillip, the phone call was exactly what he needed. The time for feeling sad, upset, sorry―that was over. It was time to get back to work.

The phone call itself wasn’t enough, though. Phillip would need the aid of his entire family. He couldn’t bend or straighten his knee, but that was the first step on the path to recovery. So his dad had to sit on Phillip’s back while the rest of the family pushed his leg, working to get the knee moving again. It caused so much pain that Phillip would scream, and the entire family would cry.

Those were challenging moments, but his family members worked together to keep his spirits high. Phillip found the extra motivation that he needed from his mother. Her dermatomyositis symptoms worsened, and she was in pain every day. She began losing hair, and sometimes her feet were numb. There were days when it was a struggle for her to walk. Yet she continued living her life without complaint, setting an example of strength and perseverance for Phillip and the rest of her family.

Phillip’s mood and his physical health continued to improve. He soon heard from the University of Colorado. Coach MacIntyre had been told by a number of high school coaches that Phillip was worth keeping. The coach met with Phillip and saw a short, skinny kid who couldn’t bend his knee. He didn’t know if Phillip would ever play again, but he also sensed an inner strength and a positive energy within the 18-year old. He told Phillip that he would honor Coach Embree’s scholarship offer―so Phillip’s future plans were back on course.

Physical therapy became a daily part of Phillip’s life. He exercised his knee, determined to get it back into shape. Just a few of weeks after his surgery, Phillip was able to walk without his crutches.

On the football field, South High School missed Phillip, but they were well balanced. Phillip cheered from the sidelines, and the team was able to thrive without him. The Rebels went on to an unbelievable 9–1 regular season, and they rolled through the playoffs―all the way to the state championship game.

EXTRA POINT: Phillip’s injury created opportunities for other players. His younger brother Zachary finished the season with 583 rushing yards and 6 total touchdowns.

The Monarch Coyotes edged South High School, 17–14, but the Rebels’ run was a tremendous accomplishment―for the school and for the Denver Public Schools league. It had risen to prominence in just 4 years, thanks in large part to Futures Football and to players like Phillip.

Even though he had played in just 2 games, Phillip received recognition from PrepStar as an All-Central Region running back. He finished his high school career with 545 rushing attempts for 4,587 yards (an 8.4-yard average per carry). He tallied 5,747 all-purpose yards and 57 total touchdowns. He was South’s all-time leader in rushing yards and all-purpose yards.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Lake 7 Creative
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2019
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1940647363
• ISBN 13: 9781940647364
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 104
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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