GRIDIRON GREATS: PRO FOOTBALL'S BEST PLAYERS © 2019

by Joe L. Morgan

Antonio Brown was deemed too small to play football at the collegiate and NFL level. The Pittsburgh Steelers took a chance on the wide receiver in 2010 and drafted Brown in the 6th round. The Steelers were rewarded handsomely as brown turned into the game’s premier wide receiver. He is no longer "Bony Tony," his childhood nickname. At 5’ 10” (1.78 m), 181 lbs (82 kg), Brown has withstood the rigors of the NFL and thrived, rising to the level of the greatest receivers in the history of the game, including none other than Jerry Rice. Brown struggled academically before walking on to the team at Central Michigan University, where he was a two-time All-American. He is passionate about education, devoting his efforts to acting as a good role model for young fans. Each book in the Gridiron Greats series takes a close-up look at some of the very best of today’s pro football stars. Statistical leaders and championship winners go under the spotlight in a fun to read and visually interesting examination of the player’s outstanding career.

by Joe L. Morgan

Super Bowl XLIV champion Drew Brees is one of the greatest passing quarterbacks in the history of the NFL. In a career that began as a signal caller for the San Diego Chargers in 2001 and has culminated in Brees becoming only the third quarterback in league history to pass for more than 70,000 yards, he has been a top performer and standout QB as leader of the New Orleans Saints since 2006. A native of Austin, TX, Brees was the 32nd overall pick in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft after his college career at Purdue University. Off the field, Brees has embraced the community of New Orleans, giving generously of his time to various local causes. He is a father of four and the author of the book, Coming Back Stronger: Unleashing the Hidden Power of Adversity. Each book in the Gridiron Greats series gives you the reader a close-up look at some of the very best of today’s pro football stars. Statistical leaders and championship winners go under the spotlight in a fun to read and visually interesting examination of the player’s outstanding career.

by Joe L. Morgan

Tom Brady is a study in longevity, consistency, and greatness. He has played eighteen seasons at quarterback in the NFL for the New England Patriots. During that time, he set thirty different records, has won more regular season games, playoff games, and Super Bowl Championships than any other player in league history. Brady, who was not drafted until the 6th round by New England, made his way from second-string backup quarterback to become a thirteen-time Pro Bowler, two-time league MVP and a five-time Super Bowl champion. The league’s most famous player, Brady also has a high profile off the field thanks to his marriage to Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen and a contentious relationship with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. There is rarely a dull moment when “Tom Terrific” is involved. Each book in the Gridiron Greats series takes a close-up look at some of the very best of today’s pro football stars. Statistical leaders and championship winners go under the spotlight in a fun to read and visually interesting examination of the player’s outstanding career.

by Joe L. Morgan

Von Miller has met all the requirements for becoming one of the NFL’s great outside linebackers. Miller was selected by the Denver Broncos with the number 2 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. The six-time Pro Bowler has been named to three All-Pro Teams. Miller was the star of Super Bowl 50, recording 5 tackles and 2.5 sacks to earn Super Bowl MVP honors. Whether he is starring on the gridiron or sharing his wisdom and humor on television through his national commercials, Miller brings intensity, skill, and passion to whatever he is doing. His play on the field is reminiscent of some of the game’s greatest linebackers, like Ray Nitschke, Dick Butkus, and Mike Singletary, all of whom are NFL Hall-of-Famers. Miller may be joining them in the Hall someday. Each book in the Gridiron Greats series takes a close-up look at some of the very best of today’s pro football stars. Statistical leaders and championship winners go under the spotlight in a fun to read and visually interesting examination of the player’s outstanding career.