Publisher's Synopsis
This book is a celebration of all that is good in the sporting world. For the 25th anniversary of the National Consortium for Academics and Sports (NCAS), Richard Lapchick and a crew of dedicated researchers bring to you some of the most uplifting stories in sporting history, featuring student-athletes, professional athletes, athletics administrators, civic leaders, coaches, parents, and more who have had a positive and great impact on sport and society, often in the face of adversity and discouragement.
