The loss of his beloved mother at the tender age of 6 could have shattered Don McNeal s family. Instead, a stern but loving father united his ten children into a cohesive team no one could separate. Don conveys his father s simple but valuable rules of teamwork that helped prepare him for very different careers in professional football and church ministry. These are downright honest, no-nonsense guidelines anyone can use to become an effective member of a family, team or any organization. Along the way, Don shares humorous and touching stories ranging from the barnyard to the football field and beyond.
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A wonderful story of overcoming all obstacles and making it in life. Then, after success a willingness to tell all to help others. I m proud of him. --Don F. Shula, former coach of the Miami Dolphins
This is a beautiful, light hearted, uplifting and fun story. Had Don McNeal made that last tackle and managed to bring down the Redskins John Riggins, the Miami Dolphins probably would have won Super Bowl XVII in 1983. Sister Lillie Mae managed to knock a hole in the family home with dad s huge GMC truck and Flora fed the kids poisoned sausages. Through adversity and triumph Don and his nine brothers and sisters have a Wonderful story for us. --Dwight Stephenson, Pro Football Hall of Fame Member
Wonderfully written! Very inspiring! Loved the rules for being a team player! --Earl Morrall, Former NFL Football Quarterback and Miami Dolphins Player
This is a beautiful, light hearted, uplifting and fun story. Had Don McNeal made that last tackle and managed to bring down the Redskins John Riggins, the Miami Dolphins probably would have won Super Bowl XVII in 1983. Sister Lillie Mae managed to knock a hole in the family home with dad s huge GMC truck and Flora fed the kids poisoned sausages. Through adversity and triumph Don and his nine brothers and sisters have a Wonderful story for us. --Dwight Stephenson, Pro Football Hall of Fame Member
Wonderfully written! Very inspiring! Loved the rules for being a team player! --Earl Morrall, Former NFL Football Quarterback and Miami Dolphins Player
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Don McNeal had learned about cooperation and hard labor in his family but knew almost nothing about football when he began playing on his high school team. His work ethic there helped earn the team a state championship and Don a scholarship to the University of Alabama. Don s skills advanced under the tutelage of Bear Bryant, making him a first-round draft pick for the Miami Dolphins in 1980, where he worked under the great coach, Don Shula. After ten years and two Super Bowl appearances, Don retired from the Dolphins and is currently in full-time church ministry as well as public speaking for Power Talent.
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This review is from: Home Team Advantage: From the fields of rural Alabama to the pro football field of the Miami Dolphins (Paperback)
This is a very moving and inspiring book. Excellent. Although successful, it is also very obvious that Mr. Donald McNeal benefitted richly from those Christian values instilled in him as a child. Kudos!!!!
Ms. Mary Dailey, Author and Publisher Huntsville, Alabama
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Home Team Advantage, Coach Shula, Super Bowl, Coach Bryant, University of Alabama, Miami Dolphins, John Riggins, Where's Momma, New England, Penn State, San Diego, Play Together, Win Together, Always Do Your Best, Together We'll Stand, Falling Down But Not Staying Down, Sugar Bowl, Tony Nathan, Nor Too Low, Multiple Sclerosis, Orange Bowl, Bob Griese, Coach Lathan, Crimson Tide, Neither Too High Browse Sample Pages:
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