Ken Kavanaugh captures a wonderful son-father relationship. In recalling the extraordinary life of a football icon and war hero, Ken Jr. digs deep into his father's past that not only helped mold the game we know today, but also our society. Enjoy. I have." Frank Gifford, New York Giants All Pro halfback, NFL Hall of Fame member, and broadcaster "I could not have had a better passing coach than Ken Kavanaugh. He was a very creative genius and was always able to exploit the weaknesses of our opponents' defense. Ken was not only a great coach, but also a very good friend and he, like me, loved the passing game. Y.A. Tittle, New York Giants All Pro quarterback, and NFL Hall of Fame member "Our relationship with Ken Kavanaugh was that of a blazing star and star struck fans. Over and above his football prowess, we delighted in his beautiful smile and friendly hello. He is a credit to the National Football League, the Chicago Bears, and America for whom he fought with gallantry. We salute him! Virginia and Ed McCaskey, Owners, the Chicago Bears. "During our forty-five years together in the NFL, Ken Kavanaugh and I have become best friends. Together we have lived through some unforgettable adventures, and Ken Jr. tells the inside story in this biography about his father. Rosie Brown, New York Giants All Pro tackle, NFL Hall of Fame member and Giants scout. "Oh hell, yeah! Ken was our pilot, he was good. He had nerves of steel." Ed Yuschak, Sergeant, US Air Force (retired), WWII B-17 top turret gunner. "What a reading experience this is. Ken Kavanaugh is a decorated pilot, a record setting receiver, and he and I coached the Giants together for ten eventful years of the forty years we have been close friends." Allie Sherman, New York Giants head coach 1961-1968, sportscaster.
Life has been throwing interceptions at all of us since the beginning of time. Nobody has been able to escape the fact that sometimes things don't turn out how we had hoped or envisioned. Indeed, when hopes, plans, and dreams are thwarted, we commonly express the design change by saying, "life got in the way." "Life...Intercepted!" is about those life-changing moments and the idea that "interceptions in life" can be turned into triumphs--or at least into critical learning experiences to help navigate us through our existence.In 1975, during the middle of his sophomore year in high school, Ken left his beloved hometown in Idaho and moved with his parents and siblings to Ogden, Utah. His life was turned upside down by this horrifically inopportune event. Ken did everything he could to prove what a terrible mistake his parents had made. However, ultimately something he could not help doing-- in spite of his best efforts-- was to finally enjoy, and even come to love his new hometown.Enjoy the experience through Ken's eyes as he uses his high school football participation as the backdrop to gaining a better understanding of the many adversities life throws at us. Feel the excitement of the game, the comradery of the teammates during the ups and downs of their senior season, and the impact that being a part of something bigger than oneself can have. Cozy up in your favorite chair and take a little walk back in time, reminisce about the good old days, then contemplate how the interceptions in your life have become life-long treasured lessons from which to grow.Cheer the victories, lament the failures, and let Ken's experiences evoke deep emotions to simultaneously guide your own positive reaction to challenges you face while helping others better handle their own interceptions in life.
This book chronicles the remarkable rise of the school American football player who was told he was too short and too slow to play for a major college, but whose determination and perseverance led to him eventually playing a key role on Ohio State's 2007 Big Ten championship team, a team that played for the national title. Here are presented the highs and lows that Tyler Whaley experienced.
All to the Glory of God traces the early days of The Wilds, rehearsing the miracles, the challenges, and the characters surrounding the ministry at camp and beyond. - Back cover.
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