Publisher's Synopsis
University Press returns with another short and captivating biography of one of history's most compelling figures, Tim Tebow.
Tim Tebow is the only athlete in American history to have had the best-selling jersey in the league with five different teams - University of Florida, Denver Broncos, New York Jets, New York Mets, and Jacksonville Jaguars. Yet, despite his remarkable fame, fortune, and success, Tebow remains a humble evangelist, outspoken pro-life advocate, and passionate sports fanatic. Born in Makati, Philippines on August 14, 1987, Timothy Richard Tebow survived a near-death experience shortly before his birth, lived the "missionary kid" life, moved to Florida with his family, got homeschooled, struggled with dyslexia, rushed for a 29-yard touchdown - on a broken fibula, led his high school football team to a state title, earned Florida's high school Player of the Year award - twice, committed to the University of Florida, became the only sophomore in history to win the Heisman Trophy, led the Gators to a BCS National Championship title, inspired "The Tebow Rule," was selected by the Denver Broncos in the 2010 NFL Draft, helped the Broncos turn their fortunes around, started the "Tebowing" cultural phenomenon, emerged as a leading pro-life activist, advocated faith-based abstinence, played professional baseball, launched the Tebow Foundation that supports medical charity work in the Philippines, married Miss Universe 2017, and became a popular college football television analyst. This short book tells the intensely human story of a man who is changing the world in a way that no one else can.
