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Champions of Faith

Catholic Sports Heroes Tell Their Stories

Thomas A. O'Toole

Are there heroes anymore? What role, if any, does faith play in the life of high-paid, famous athletes? Through the words of a wide range of popular athletes, Champions of Faith reveals that heroes still exist and that for many of those who take their role-model status seriously, faith plays a major part in their success and their witness. Over a period of two years, author Tom O'Toole, a devout Catholic and seasoned journalist, interviewed Catholic sports heroes such as Sammy Sosa, Lou Holtz, Mike Ditka, Dave Wannstedt, Suzie McConnell-Serio, Lenny Wilkens, “Rudy” Ruettiger, Alberto Salazar, Bobby Allison, Danny Abramowicz, Tara Lipinski, Ray Meyers, Fr. John Smyth, and Cammi Granto.
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 230 • Trim: 6 x 9¼
978-1-58051-091-2 • Paperback • April 2001 • $34.00 • (£25.00)
Subjects: Religion / Reference
Thomas A. O'Toole, an avid sports fan and devout Catholic, earned a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame.
An engaging collection of faith stories of well-known Catholic athletes from a wide spectrum of sports…each story contains wonderful insights into the personality, successes, and struggles of the athlete.
— Saint Mary's Press


Champions of Faith

Catholic Sports Heroes Tell Their Stories

Cover Image
Paperback
Summary
Summary
  • Are there heroes anymore? What role, if any, does faith play in the life of high-paid, famous athletes? Through the words of a wide range of popular athletes, Champions of Faith reveals that heroes still exist and that for many of those who take their role-model status seriously, faith plays a major part in their success and their witness. Over a period of two years, author Tom O'Toole, a devout Catholic and seasoned journalist, interviewed Catholic sports heroes such as Sammy Sosa, Lou Holtz, Mike Ditka, Dave Wannstedt, Suzie McConnell-Serio, Lenny Wilkens, “Rudy” Ruettiger, Alberto Salazar, Bobby Allison, Danny Abramowicz, Tara Lipinski, Ray Meyers, Fr. John Smyth, and Cammi Granto.
Details
Details
  • Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
    Pages: 230 • Trim: 6 x 9¼
    978-1-58051-091-2 • Paperback • April 2001 • $34.00 • (£25.00)
    Subjects: Religion / Reference
Author
Author
  • Thomas A. O'Toole, an avid sports fan and devout Catholic, earned a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame.
Reviews
Reviews
  • An engaging collection of faith stories of well-known Catholic athletes from a wide spectrum of sports…each story contains wonderful insights into the personality, successes, and struggles of the athlete.
    — Saint Mary's Press


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