Sports and Faith: More Stories of the Devoted and the Devout is the second book in Patrick McCaskey's inspired series on athletes, coaches, and administrators who lead exemplary lives. Sports and Faith Book 2 includes stories of current professionals like Jeremy Lin and Josh McCown, and legends like Stan the Man Musial and Bob Cousy. Spotlighted are teams such as Bob Ladouceur s De La Salle squad portrayed in the motion picture When the Game Stands Tall. Spend time with benevolent Tom Monaghan and faith-based institutions like Notre Dame, Ave Maria University, and Belmont Abbey College. The author dives into a few Bible stories and he reveals some McCaskey history. Humorous poems, which the author is famous for delivering, are included. Sports and Faith Book 2 takes on some sad developments the recent tragedy in Kabul where Dr. Jerry Umanos and John and Gary Gabel were killed in cold blood. All three died at the foot of the cross. Also examined is the Washington Illinois tornado and the people who remediated the suffering. Burke Masters (featured on cover), Matthew Lightner, and Grant Desme three promising athletes who decided on a role of lifetime service are spotlighted. McCaskey recalls the stories of those who strove to make the cut on and off the field.

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McCaskey is a 40+-year veteran of the Chicago Bears and serves as Senior Director. He is Chairman of Catholic Radio WSFI 88.5 FM and Sports Faith International, an initiative that recognizes excellent athletes who lead exemplary lives. Sports and Faith Book 2 is McCaskey s fourth book he is the author of Pillars of the NFL: Coaches Who Have Won Three or More Championships (2014), Sports and Faith: Stories of the Devoted and the Devout (2011), and Bear with Me: A Family History of George Halas and the Chicago Bears (2009 Triumph Books) with Mike Sandrolini.

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