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4x Superbowl Coach He led the Washington Redskins in becoming the second winningest team in the NFL history. He was their head coach for 12 years, leading them to 4 Super Bowls and 3 world championships. Subsequently, he has been a sports analyst for NBC, head of his own auto racing empire and a popular speaker. His name is Joe Gibbs and in his story he openly shares his trials and triumphs in the games of football, auto racing and the most important game of all, the game of life. |
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Hope in the Midst of Adversity Millions know Dave Dravecky as the ball player who came back to play in the majors after undergoing surgery for cancer in his pitching arm. Recurring cancer led to the amputation of his left arm and shoulder. His wife Jan experienced clinical depression; many friends they counted upon withdrew. You'll listen intently as Dave shares triumphantly how God strengthened him and his family as they walked through some dark valleys of despair. |
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"Pistol Pete" Maravich was arguably one of the best players to play the game of basketball. Although he had the world at his fingertips, Pete Maravich found himself face to face with depression, hopelessness and on the brink of suicide. Pete tells how he finally found hope, peace and fulfillment though surrendering his life to Jesus Christ. |
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Cold War on Ice Ask any Canadian sports fan about the 1972 hockey series which saw Canada defeat the Soviet Union, and the name Paul Henderson springs immediately to mind. You'll be inspired as you hear this hero of Canadian sports history tell his own story of hockey and faith! |
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2x Master's Champion In 1985, Bernhard Langer was the No.1 golfer in the world, after winning seven tournaments on five continents, including the U.S. Masters. In 1993, he regained the Masters title with an impressive four stroke victory. But there's more to the German pro than golf. On this cassette, Bernhard tells you his life story and what satisfies him more than winning any golf championship. |
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In 1997, John Vanbiesbrouck was the leading goaltender in the NHL's Eastern
Conference All-Star Game and in 1998 he represented Team USA at the Winter
Olympic Games in Nagano, Japan. John's older brother committed suicide and other
stressful issues plagued the Vanbiesbrouck household. Hear how John and wife
Rosalinde faced the challenges with God's help. |
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Dave Wannstedt In 1992, with
Dave Wannstedt as Defensive
Coordinator, the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Buffalo Bills to win Super Bowl
XXVll. A few days later, Dave was named the head coach of the Chicago Bears. In
his second year, he was honored as the NFC's Coach of the Year. As only the
fourth head coach of the legendary Miami Dolphins, Dave is as passionate about
life as he is about coaching. In this heartfelt life story, Dave and his wife
Jan talk openly about the struggles and pressures they've faced as a high
profile couple in the NFL. In a profession where constant change is the norm,
the Wannstedt candidly relate how they found stability through a relationship
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Winning and Losing in Life Even though 1992 was a frustrating season with too many injuries and not enough wins, players throughout the Canadian Football League voted Danny Barrett as the league's Man of the Year. He's the same quarterback who previously led both Toronto and Calgary to Grey Cup appearances. And the same man who in 1993, rewrote the CFL record book after passing 601 yards in one game. But his success is not a secret. Danny shares openly, as he always does, about his secret to winning and losing in life. |
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