Kurt Warner: The Quarterback (Sport Snaps) [Paperback]

Howard Balzer (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1892920344 | ISBN-13: 978-1892920348 | Publication Date: May 2, 2000

Kurt Warner: The Quarterback is more than just a biographical snapshot of the talented quarterback of the St. Louis Rams. It is a story of Christian faith, family, and perseverance. In a unique combination of stunning, full-color photographs along with words by Howard Balzer, a national columnist for Pro Football Weekly and senior editor of Lindy's Pro Football magazine, football fans will come to know Kurt Warner from his childhood through the incredible 1999-2000 football season.

More than just a glimpse of Kurt Warner, this book contains action-packed football photos; football tips for young players; quotes about Kurt from players and coaches; Kurt's strong Christian testimony; the day Kurt will never forget; a biographical look at Kurt's career; a question-and-answer section; a profile of Kurt; and statistics and records.

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About the Author

Howard Balzer is a 1974 graduate of Hofstra University and has been covering pro football since 1976, when he began working for College and Pro Football Newsweekly in N.Y. In January 1978, he was named the pro football editor for The Sporting News, where he worked until 1991.

From 1980-88, Balzer was an analyst on ESPN's coverage of the NFL Draft. He won an Emmy in St. Louis in 1986 for his commentaries on KPLR-TV.

Currently, Balzer is a national columnist for Pro Football Weekly; an editor and columnist for the Internet provider Pro Sports Xchange; senior editor of Lindy's Pro Football Magazine; a talk-show host on KFNS radio in St. Louis; and a regular contributor to ESPN Radio. Since 1988, he has been the secretary/treasurer for the Professional Football Writers of America.

Balzer was born on July 21, 1951, in Oceanside, N.Y. He and his wife, Adene, live in St. Louis County and have one son, Zachary; two sons, Keith and Jared, and two daughters, Aimee and Rachel, from previous marriages; and one grandson, Asher.

Product Details

• Paperback: 55 pages
• Publisher: G H B Pub Llc (May 2, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1892920344
• ISBN-13: 978-1892920348
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,372,610 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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