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Stories:
Fame
Pete Maravich |
Beyond the Brass Ring
Pete Maravich was the youngest player ever inducted into The Basketball Hall of Fame. He averaged 24.2 points per game in a 10-year NBA career that put him on the All Star Team five times. But while basketball glory brought him fame and fortune, it wasn’t until one fitful night in November 1982 that he found what he’d been seeking all along.
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Dottie Duke |
A Cinderella Story
Dottie Duke felt like Cinderella the day she married Charlie Duke, one of a handful of men who have walked on the moon. But the fairy tale fizzled fast. While Charlie trained for his moon walk, she was left on her own to find the love and fulfillment she craved.
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Charles Colson |
The Paradox of Power
Positions of power were nothing new to Charles Colson, who served as President Richard Nixon's top aide when the Watergate scandal exploded. But it took the drama of Watergate, the curious experience of a friend, and a prison term to teach him about a power so great it could change even him.
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Charles Duke |
The Moon Is Not Enough
General Charles Duke’s successful astronautical career landed him on the moon in 1972. But coming back to Earth and solving his personal problems challenged him more than rocket science ever did.
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Paul Henderson |
The Goal of My Life
Before becoming a businessman and reknowned public speaker, Paul Henderson played professional hockey for 18 years. He is remembered fondly by Canadian hockey fans for scoring the winning goal of the 1972 Canada/Russia hockey series.
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Roger Neilson |
The Only Way To Go
Roger Neilson has coached with the NHL for 24 years. During this time he has worked with more teams than any other coach in the game. He currently acts as Director for the Roger Neilson Hockey Camp for kids and is in demand as a public speaker who shares about his battle with cancer.
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Kelita Haverland |
I Found Out by Accident
Since the release of her first album in 1983, Kelita has recorded numerous Top 10 singles and received several country music awards. She has shared the stage with personalities such as Jim Carey, Randy Travis, Reba McIntire and Michelle Wright.
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Joe Gibbs |
Surrender to Succeed
From humble beginnings as a player, Joe Gibbs went on to a stellar coaching career with the Washington Redskins. He led the team to three Super Bowl victories and earned a place in the Football Hall of Fame. Joe now owns a successful NASCAR team.
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Tom Lehman |
An Audience of One
In 1996, after winning the British Open and the PGA Tour Championship, professional golfer Tom Lehman was named the PGA player of the year. The following April, he was ranked number one in the world.
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