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Tells the story of the Denver Bronco's fight to overcome dyslexia, graduate from high school, and become a successful NFL player.
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Neil Smith was born on April 10, 1966 in New Orleans, Louisiana and has always been extremely close to his family, especially his mom Lutisha. Neil was an all-area and all-district football and basketball player at McDonough 35 High School in New Orleans. Neil graduated and went on to play football for the Cornhuskers of the University of Nebraska, where he earned All-American honors. In the 1988 NFL draft, he was selected second overall by the Kansas City Chiefs for whom he played nine seasons. He joined the Denver Broncos in 1997 as an unrestricted free agent, and helped them defeat the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XXXII. Neil has appeared in six Pro Bowls. Neil has been involved in various community outreach projects directed toward youth and serves as the national spokesman for the "Yes I Can" Foundation, which encourages enhances and empowers children and youth with disabilities to attain their greatest potential. In 1995, Smith, who is dyslexic, received the Lab School of Washington's 11th Annual Outstanding Learning Disabled Achievers Award.
Brad Harmann is a regular contributor to Sports Illustrated for Kids. A native New Yorker and graduate of Parson's School of Design he is also an illustrator and graphic artist.
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Neil offers encouragement to children throughout his book, urging them to never stop trying and never let a disability hold them back. -- Colorado Parent
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- PublisherTaylor Trade Publishing
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 1886110638
- ISBN 13 9781886110632
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages40
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