Stefon Diggs: The Maker of Football Miracles (Amazing Sports Biographies)

The Inspiring Biography of a Minnesota Football Star!

From a young age, Stefon Diggs showed promise as a gifted athlete. He was fast enough to win medals as a track & field sprinter, and he was an elite high school football player. By the end of his high school career, his accolades included runner-up as Maryland’s Player of the Year and an invitation to participate in a nationally televised all-star game. He was considered one of the best wide receivers in the country, and he had his pick of college football teams. But his life was shaped by a tragedy. Dedicated to his family, Stefon chose to remain close to home. While his college career got off to a promising start, it was soon derailed by injury. Stefon wasn’t about to give up. This is a story of skill and determination. It is proof that anything is possible with hard work and a winning attitude. Local author and sports fan Doug Olson, Jr., chronicles Stefon’s rise from injury to mid-round draft pick to one of the best wide receivers in professional sports―and, of course, the Miracle. Complete with full-color photographs, this is a true story of inspiration. Stefon Diggs is a must-read for every sports fan in Minnesota and beyond.

Doug Olson, Jr., holds a degree in journalism from the University of Minnesota. He has contributed several pieces of fiction and nonfiction to various publications, including some comic book work. A storyteller by nature, Doug spent countless hours regaling neighborhood kids with tales of ghosts, superheroes, and The Six-Million Dollar Man “fan fiction,” before such a thing existed. He has continued his love of wordsmithing throughout his life, even when he knows it may never be seen by another human being. Doug enjoys creating, brainstorming with friends, playing World of Warcraft, and, of course, following his beloved Minnesota Vikings. He lives in the Minneapolis area with his wife, two children, and four small fur-babies.