Description
In the most candid and compelling sports memoir since Andre Agassi's riveting bestseller Open, former San Francisco 49er, Super Bowl champion, NFL MVP, and Hall of Famer Steve Young gives readers an unprecedented and stunning inside look at what it takes to become a super-elite professional quarterback.
Steve Young produced some of the most memorable moments in NFL history. But his most impressive victories have been deeply personal ones that were won when no one was watching. His remarkably revealing memoir is the story of a Mormon boy with a 4.0 GPA, a photographic memory, and a severe case of separation anxiety.
As an eighth-string quarterback at Brigham Young University, it was doubtful that he would ever see any playing time. But Young became an All-American, finished second in the Heisman voting, and was the top draft choice out of college. Then, after signing the largest contract in sports history, anxiety nearly drove him to walk away from football completely.
In short, Young's quest in life was always about grit. Now, he shares the experience of being inside his helmet while he faces down his toughest adversaries, both on and off the field.
This book is gold."--Peter King
"Intense."--San Francisco Chronicle
"Steve Young is a hero of mine, and his story is a source of inspiration for me. His perseverance, intelligence, and, most of all, grace under pressure, NFL-style, make this book a fascinating read. Thanks, Steve, for sharing your story with one of your biggest fans!"--Tom Brady
Author: Steve Young, Jeff Benedict
Publisher: Mariner Books
Published: 10/10/2017
Pages: 400
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 7.80h x 5.20w x 1.10d
ISBN13: 9781328745729
ISBN10: 1328745724
BISAC Categories:
- Sports & Recreation | Football
- Biography & Autobiography | Sports
Steve Young produced some of the most memorable moments in NFL history. But his most impressive victories have been deeply personal ones that were won when no one was watching. His remarkably revealing memoir is the story of a Mormon boy with a 4.0 GPA, a photographic memory, and a severe case of separation anxiety.
As an eighth-string quarterback at Brigham Young University, it was doubtful that he would ever see any playing time. But Young became an All-American, finished second in the Heisman voting, and was the top draft choice out of college. Then, after signing the largest contract in sports history, anxiety nearly drove him to walk away from football completely.
In short, Young's quest in life was always about grit. Now, he shares the experience of being inside his helmet while he faces down his toughest adversaries, both on and off the field.
This book is gold."--Peter King
"Intense."--San Francisco Chronicle
"Steve Young is a hero of mine, and his story is a source of inspiration for me. His perseverance, intelligence, and, most of all, grace under pressure, NFL-style, make this book a fascinating read. Thanks, Steve, for sharing your story with one of your biggest fans!"--Tom Brady
Author: Steve Young, Jeff Benedict
Publisher: Mariner Books
Published: 10/10/2017
Pages: 400
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 7.80h x 5.20w x 1.10d
ISBN13: 9781328745729
ISBN10: 1328745724
BISAC Categories:
- Sports & Recreation | Football
- Biography & Autobiography | Sports
About the Author
STEVE YOUNG is a two-time NFL MVP, a Super Bowl MVP, and a first-ballot Hall of Famer. He is a member of ESPN's weekly NFL coverage and appears regularly on television. Young holds undergraduate and law degrees from Brigham Young University.