Heart of a Champion Celebrating the Spirit And Character of Great American Sports Heroes

For more than 75 years, the Wheaties box has celebrated the essence of being a champion. This volume celebrates the stories behind some of the greatest athletes & teams to appear on a Wheaties box. It honors lesser-known champions as well as the most recognized figures in sports over the last 75 years, such as: Cal Ripken, Jr.; Jerry Rice; Tiger Woods; Bruce Jenner; Dale Earnhardt; Jackie Robinson; Walter Payton; Ted Williams; Chris Evert; Mario Lemieux; Muhammad Ali; Donna de Varona; Lou Gehrig; 1999 U.S. Soccer Team; 1980 U.S. Hockey Team; Roger Staubach; 1996 U.S. Olympic Gymnastic Team; Babe Didrikson; 1996 N.Y. Yankees; Satchel Paige; & Hank Greenberg. Color & B&W photos.Deford, Frank is the author of 'Heart of a Champion Celebrating the Spirit And Character of Great American Sports Heroes', published 2002 under ISBN 9780756778248 and ISBN 0756778247.