Jim Dent
Author
Publisher
Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Traces the story of the late-1960s University of Texas college football star who lost his life to bone cancer after a promising start with the Longhorns, recounting the team's legendary win that marked his final game.
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
My All American tells the true story of Freddie Steinmark. Although deemed too small as an athlete, Freddie (Finn Wittrock) dreams of playing football and brings a fight to the game that is noticed by legendary coach Darrell Royal (Aaron Eckhart), leading to a scholarship to play college football. With dedication and grueling practices, a victorious season is within reach, but Freddie then receives a shocking diagnosis and discovers what it truly...
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
The true story of the Mighty Mites, the football team of a Fort Worth orphanage who, during the Great Depression, went from playing without shoes, or even a football, to playing for the Texas state championships. Over the course of their winning season, these underdogs and their resilient spirit became an inspiration to their city, state, and an entire nation in need of a rebound, even catching the attention of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The...