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Every Day Is Game Day is the inspiring autobiography of one of the greatestquarterbacks who ever played the game. From the alleys of Washington D.C. toAthens Georgia and on to the National Football League Hall of Fame signalcaller Fran Tarkenton takes the reader along on his exciting journeyincludingthe highest of highs and the lowest of lowsthrough his life as a celebrityathlete and business entrepreneur. The son of a Southern preacher Tarkentoninvites us into the huddles of his world both on and off the field. He tellshow the legendary coach Bud Grant dramatically impacted his life and revealsthe intimate details of his trade from the Minnesota Vikings to the New YorkFootball Giants and his return back to the Vikings. He recalls the hauntingmemories of the 1975 playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys when RogerStaubachs Hail Mary pass spelled defeat for the greatest Vikings team in thefranchises history. He also remembers falling in love with the New York Cityduring his years with the Giants. The reader walks closely beside him as hetells of the greatest players his closest friendships and the influentialpeople he has met on his path. Every Day Is Game Day is filled withheartwarming anecdotal memories of his football career business ventures andlife with his family. The football icon shares his lifes most cherished andtreasured moments and is swept up into his inner world to learn about hispassions and desires and what has driven him to become so successful. This isnot just a book about football or a great athlete but also a book about agenuine and inspiring leader who has touched the hearts and souls of many. «
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