I do plan to add more life story summaries in the coming weeks so stay tuned! Your feedback on these stories and suggestions of any others that should be in the mix are welcome!
Pete Maravich Life Story
Searching for Life
He would practice drills for hours a day. He even went to bed with a basketball until he was 14 yrs old, so he would not miss the opportunity to shoot the ball up in the air a few more times while repeating the mantra "Fingertip control, backspin, and follow though" until he finally fell asleep, "soaking wet from sweat because [he] could not wait to get up the next day to play."
Pete's dedication to basketball paid off. He went on to become one of the greatest college players ever to play basketball. He averaged 44 points a game all 3 years he played at LSU. Pete was a first team all-American for 3 years. He was voted College Player of the Year in 1970 by Sporting News. He averaged 24.2 points per game in a 10 year NBA career and was named to the All-Star team 5 times. Pete was the youngest player ever inducted to the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Pete's story tells of his discovery that basketball and the fame and fortune it brought him did not satisfy. Hear more about his his basketball journey and how he found hope, peace and fulfillment through his encounter with Jesus.
Complete audio story & transcript:
http://www.petemaravichstory.com
What people are blogging about Pete Maravich...
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- Today in 1947 - Birth of Pistol Pete Maravich | VintageMeld.com
- Pistol Pete Maravich on the cover of Sports Illustrated, November 12, 1973. Pistol Pete had previously appeared on SI covers while with LSU - covers dated March 4, 1968 and December 1, 1969. This issue showing Maravich as a Hawk sells ...
- Anneographies: June 22 Birthday: Pete Maravich
- Pete Maravich, athlete. June 22, 1947-January 5, 1988. Lives of the Athletes: Thrills, Spills (and What the Neighbors Thought) by Kathleen Krull, illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt (Harcourt, 1997) Maravich, a college basketball great at LSU ...
Bernhard Langer Life Story
2x Master's Champion
In 1985, Bernhard Langer was the No.1 golfer in the world, after winning seven tournaments on five continents, including the U.S. Masters. In 1993, he regained the Masters title with an impressive four stroke victory. With a total of forty wins, he ranks second in career wins on the European Tour. He has also shown great durability, finishing in a tie for fifth at The Open Championship the month before his forty-eighth birthday.But there's more to the German pro than golf. In his audio recording and transcript, Bernhard tells his life story and what satisfies him more than winning any golf championship.
Complete audio story & transcript:
http://www.bernhardlangerstory.com/
Inspirational Sports Life Stories
Audio Life Stories with Transcripts
Check out the stories first-hand and cast your vote on which story you liked best!
Joe Gibbs Life Story
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Pete Maravich Life Story
Searching for Life1 point
Dave Dravecky Life Story
Hope in the Midst of Adversity0 points
John Vanbiesbrouck Life Story
Facing Life's Challenges0 points
Bernhard Langer Life Story
2x Master's Champion0 points
Tom Lehman Life Story
The Most Important Victory in my Life0 points
Paul Henderson Life Story
Cold War on Ice0 points
Basketball Slam Dunk Story
Inspirational dunks from basketball's most heralde more...0 points
Joe Gibbs Life Story
4x Superbowl Coach
During Joe's 4 year return to the Redskins, the team qualified for the playoffs twice. In contrast, during his eleven year hiatus from the team, they only made the playoffs once.
Currently, Joe is the head of his own auto racing empire and a popular speaker. In his life story audio recording and transcript he openly shares his trials and triumphs in the games of football, auto racing and the most important game of all, the game of life.
Complete audio story & transcript:
http://www.joegibbsstory.com/
What people are blogging about Joe Gibbs...
- Joe Gibbs Racing: A Winner From the NFL to NASCAR Racing with ...
- Joe Gibbs Racing is a two-time Sprint Cup Championship organization. With drivers Denny Hamlin, Kyle Bush and Joey Logano, JGR is a contender for future championships.
- Stewart wins Coke Zero 400 after Busch's last-lap wreck-Joe Gibbs ...
- Stewart wins Coke Zero 400 after Busch's last-lap wreck Joe Gibbs Racing. GoTeamsGo.com - the ultimate sports forum discussing Stewart wins Coke Zero 400 after Busch's last-lap wreck. Tony Stewart won the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona ...
- Joe Gibbs (Kind Of) Questions Jason Campbell's Toughness -- NFL ...
- In Mike Wise's Washington Post column from this morning, you'll find a story about Jim Zorn and Joe Gibbs hanging out and shooting the proverbial,
Tom Lehman Life Story
The Most Important Victory in my Life
From relative obscurity in the golf world to 1996's PGA Tour player of the year, Tom Lehman finally made his mark. Tom captured his first major title by winning the 1996 British Open at Royal Lytham and St. Annes. He broke the Links course record with a 64 in the third round. Also in 1996, Tom won the PGA Tour Championship, led the official prize money list, and captured the Vardon Trophy for low stroke average on the PGA Tour. Tom shares how God made the Difference.Complete audio story & transcript:
http://www.tomlehmanstory.com/
Other theme-based Life Stories
- Business & Faith
- Life Stories about Business & Faith
- Leadership & Faith
- Inspirational life stories of Faith and Leadership.
- Overcomers & Faith
- Inspirational life stories by people that have overcome difficult life circumstances.
Dave Dravecky Life Story
Hope in the Midst of Adversity
Millions know Dave Dravecky as the ball player who came back to play in the majors after undergoing surgery for cancer in his pitching arm. Recurring cancer led to the amputation of his left arm and shoulder. His wife Jan experienced clinical depression; many friends they counted upon withdrew. You'll listen intently as Dave shares triumphantly how God strengthened him and his family as they walked through some dark valleys of despair.Complete audio story & transcript:
http://www.davedraveckystory.com
John Vanbiesbrouck Life Story
Facing Life's Challenges
In 1997, John Vanbiesbrouck was the leading goaltender in the NHL's Eastern Conference All-Star game and in 1998 he represented team USA at the Winter Olympic Games in Nagano, Japan. Although life appeared to be smooth on the surface, the Vanbiesbrouck home experienced significant stresses. John's older brother committed suicide. He and his wife Rosalinde faced the challenges of raising three sons, including a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In this uplifting story of their lives, John and Rosalinde candidly share how God took these trials that they were experiencing and used them to transform their lives.Complete audio story & transcript:
http://www.johnvanbiesbrouckstory.org
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