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Win One for the Gipper: America's Football Hero

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5 out of 5
Based on 14 Ratings and 3 Reviews

Book Description
Like most boys growing up in Michigan in the early 1900s, George Gipp enjoyed playing sports. But even as a small boy, his athletic skills set him apart from the others. When he is awarded a baseball scholarship to the University of Notre Dame, his future seems set. An afternoon's horseplay with a football, however, brings George to the attention of assistant football coach Knute Rockne, and No... More
Book Information
PublisherSleeping Bear Press
BindingHardcover (2 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages40
ISBN-101585362212
ISBN-13978-1585362219
Publication Date09/30/2004
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About Kathy-jo Wargin (Author) : Kathy-jo Wargin is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Kathy-jo Wargin include L Is For Lincoln: An Illinois Alphabet (Discover America State by State), P Is for P... more
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About Bruce Langton (Illustrator) : Bruce Langton is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Bruce Langton include Oliver's Travels: An Ohio Adventure, Hands As Warm As Toast, Once Upo... more
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