Description
Every Day Is Game Day is the inspiring autobiography of one of the greatest quarterbacks who ever played the game. From the alleys of Washington, D.C., to Athens, Georgia and on to the National Football League, Hall of Fame signal-caller Fran Tarkenton takes the reader along on his exciting journey--including the highest of highs and the lowest of lows--through his life as a celebrity athlete and business entrepreneur. The son of a Southern preacher, Tarkenton invites us into the "huddles" of his world, both on and off the field. He tells how the legendary coach Bud Grant dramatically impacted his life, and reveals the intimate details of his trade from the Minnesota Vikings to the New York Football Giants, and his return back to the Vikings. He recalls the haunting memories of the 1975 playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys, when Roger Staubach's "Hail Mary" pass spelled defeat for the greatest Vikings team in the franchise's history. He also remembers falling in love with the New York City during his years with the Giants. The reader walks closely beside him as he tells of the greatest players, his closest friendships, and the influential people he has met on his path. Every Day Is Game Day is filled with heartwarming anecdotal memories of his football career, business ventures, and life with his family. The football icon shares his life's most cherished and treasured moments, and is swept up into his inner world to learn about his passions and desires, and what has driven him to become so successful. This is not just a book about football or a great athlete, but also a book about a genuine and inspiring leader who has touched the hearts and souls of many.
