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Tough : my journey to true power / by Crews, Terry,1968-author.;
"Terry Crews spent decades cultivating his bodybuilder physique and bravado. On the outside, he seemed invincible: he escaped his abusive father, went pro in the NFL, and broke into the glamorous world of Hollywood. But his fixation with appearing outwardly tough eventually turned into an exhausting performance in which repressing his emotions let them get the better of him-leading him into addiction and threatening the most important relationships in his life. Now Crews is sharing the raw, never-before-told story of his quest to find the true meaning of toughness. In Tough, he examines arenas of life where he desperately sought control-masculinity, shame, sex, experiences with racism, and relationships-and recounts the setbacks and victories he faced while uprooting deeply ingrained toxic masculinity and finally confronting his insecurities, painful memories, and limiting beliefs. The result is not only the gripping story of a man's struggle against himself and how he finally got his mind right, but a bold indictment of the cultural norms and taboos that ask men to be outwardly tough while leaving them inwardly weak. With Tough, Crews's journey of transformation offers a model for anyone who considers themselves a "tough guy" but feels unfulfilled; anyone struggling with procrastination or self-sabotage; and anyone ready to achieve true, lasting self-mastery"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Crews, Terry, 1968-; Actors; Football players; Masculinity.; Men; Toughness (Personality trait);
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Forever strong [videorecording] / by Abel, Adam,1976-; Little, Ryan.; Pliler, David.; Cole, Gary,1956-; Faris, Sean.; Badgley, Penn,1986-; Astin, Sean.; Picture Rock Entertainment.; Go Films.;
Music by J. Bateman, Bart Hendrickson ; edited by John Lyde ; director of photography, T.C. Christensen.Gary Cole, Sean Faris, Penn Badgley, Sean Astin.A troubled but talented rugby player must choose between going to jail or playing for a rival team that is coached by a man who has a very rigid code of conduct.PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1 and 2.0.
Subjects: Sports films.; Feature films.; Rugby football; Prisoners; Redemption; Rugby football players; Rugby football coaches; Rugby football; Jails; Teamwork (Sports);
For private home use only.
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Where men win glory : the odyssey of Pat Tillman / by Krakauer, Jon.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Tillman, Pat, 1976-2004.; Afghan War, 2001-; Afghan War, 2001-; Football and war; Football players; Soldiers;
© c2009., Doubleday,
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Robert B. Parker's Cheap Shot / by Atkins, Ace.; Parker, Robert B.,1932-2010.;
"The iconic, tough-but-tender Boston PI Spenser returns in an outstanding new addition to the New York Times-bestselling series from author Ace Atkins. Kinjo Heywood is one of the New England Patriots' marquee players-a hard-nosed linebacker who's earned his reputation as one of the toughest guys in the league. When off-field violence repeatedly lands Heywood in the news, his slick agent hires Spenser to find the men who he says have been harassing his client. Heywood's troubles seem to be tied to a nightclub shooting from two years earlier. But when Heywood's nine-year-old son, Akira, is kidnapped, ransom demands are given, and a winding trail through Boston's underworld begins, Spenser puts together his own all-star team of toughs. It will take both Hawk and Spenser's protege;, Zebulon Sixkill, to watch Spenser's back and return the child to the football star's sprawling Chestnut Hill mansion. A controversial decision from Heywood only ups the ante as the clock winds down on Akira's future."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Detective and mystery stories.; Mystery fiction.; Football players; Kidnapping; Private investigators; Spenser (Fictitious character);
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Madden NFL 24 [electronic resource]. by Sony Computer Entertainment.;
Game.Make your game plan come to life with better than ever, responsive mechanics and realism in Madden NFL 24. AI enhanced movement and reactions push your team forward, helping you execute complex moves with greater ease. With game modes from Superstar to Franchise, you can build your dream roster or take your NFL career to greater heights with a skilled avatar.ESRB Content Rating: E, Everyone (Mild lyrics).Blu-ray disc compatible with Playstation 4 console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; 2-6 player online multiplayer with leaderboards and voice (paid subscription and broadband internet connection required) ; 60 GB storage required ; online play optional ; PS4 Pro enhanced ; PS5 Upgrade available (When using a PS5 console, you may have the option to upgrade a disc or digital PS4 game to the digital PS5 version. Depending on the game, this upgrade may occur at no additional cost, may require a purchase, and may be available for a limited time. An internet connection and PS4 game disc is required.).
Subjects: Sports video games.; Video games.; Sony video games.; National Football League; Playstation 4 (Video game console); Video games.; Computer games.; Football teams; Madden NFL 24 (Game); Football; Football players;
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Madden NFL 25 [electronic resource]. by Microsoft Corporation.;
Game.Nothing hits like Madden NFL 25. Experience the next level of FieldSENSE™ with new BOOM Tech, a new dynamic physics-based tackling system that lets you dominate the gridiron like a bonafide NFL superstar. Shred defenders and stifle offenses with ultimate control across a new era of modes with authentic football experiences.ESRB Content Rating: E, Everyone (Mild lyrics).Ultra HD Blu-ray disc compatible with Xbox Series X console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p/4K/8K/HDR 10 video ; Spatial audio, Dolby Atmos in game surround sound ; 2-6 player (3 player co-op) online multiplayer with leaderboards and voice (paid subscription and broadband internet connection required) ; Cross-generation play ; Optimized for Xbox Series X.
Subjects: Sports video games.; Video games.; National Football League; Xbox Series X (Video game console); Video games.; Football teams; Madden NFL 25 (Game); Football; Football players;
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The stone thrower : a daughter's lessons, a father's life / by Richardson, Jael Ealey,1980-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [237]-239).Jael Ealey Richardson writes about her father, Chuck Ealey, a Canadian Football League star.LSC
Subjects: Ealey, Chuck.; Richardson, Jael Ealey, 1980-; Canadian Football League; Football players; Black Canadians; Fathers and daughters; Black Canadians;
© c2012., Thomas Allen Publishers,
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Madden NFL 24 [electronic resource]. by Microsoft Corporation.;
Game.Make your game plan come to life with better than ever, responsive mechanics and realism in Madden NFL 24. AI enhanced movement and reactions push your team forward, helping you execute complex moves with greater ease. With game modes from Superstar to Franchise, you can build your dream roster or take your NFL career to greater heights with a skilled avatar.ESRB Content Rating: E, Everyone (Mild lyrics).Ultra HD Blu-ray disc compatible with Xbox Series X console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p/4K/8K/HDR 10 video ; Spatial audio, Dolby Atmos in game surround sound ; 2-6 player (3 player co-op) online multiplayer with leaderboards and voice (paid subscription and broadband internet connection required) ; online play optional ; Cross-generation play.
Subjects: Sports video games.; Video games.; National Football League; Xbox Series X (Video game console); Video games.; Computer games.; Football teams; Madden NFL 24 (Game); Football; Football players;
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Path lit by lightning : the life of Jim Thorpe / by Maraniss, David,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Jim Thorpe rose to world fame as a mythic talent who excelled at every sport. He won gold medals in the decathlon and pentathlon at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics, was an All-American football player at the Carlisle Indian School, in the first class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and played major league baseball for the New York Giants. But despite his colossal skills, Thorpe's life was a struggle against the odds. As a member of the Sac and Fox Nation, he encountered duplicitous authorities who turned away from him when their reputations were at risk. At Carlisle, he dealt with the racist assimilationist philosophy Kill the Indian, Save the Man. His gold medals were unfairly rescinded because he had played minor league baseball. His later life was troubled by alcohol, broken marriages, and financial distress. But for all his travails, Thorpe did not succumb. The man survived, complications and all, and so did the myth.
Subjects: Biographies.; Thorpe, Jim, 1887-1953.; Athletes ; Football players ; Indian athletes ;
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Don't know tough / by Cranor, Eli,1988-author.;
"Trent Powers relocates his family from Anaheim to Arkansas to take over as head coach of the Denton Pirates, a high school football team powered by a volatile but talented running back named Billy Lowe. Billy comes from an extremely troubled home: a trailer park where he is terrorized by his unstable mother's abusive boyfriend. Billy takes out his anger on the field, and it's not long before he crosses a line. Instead of punishing him, though, Trent takes Billy into his home, hoping to protect his star player as the Pirates begin their playoff run. But when Billy's stepfather is found murdered, nothing can stop an explosive chain of violence that could tear the town apart"--
Subjects: Noir fiction.; Novels.; Sports fiction.; Thrillers (Fiction); Abusive men; Football coaches; Football players; High school athletes; Murder; School sports; Stepfathers;
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