Whatever It Takes: Life Lessons Learned Throughtt Sports Legends - Hardcover

Murray, Scott

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1933285672 ISBN 13: 9781933285672

Publisher: Brown Books Pub Group, 2006

Synopsis

As a tribute to his father and the values he wished to instill in his son, Whatever it Takes is a unique, sportscaster's-eye view of those athletes who exhibit the qualities we too would wish to instill in our sons and daughters. In today's world of superstars, celebrity athletes, and multimillion-dollar signing bonuses, Scott Murray refreshingly reminds us of the laudable legends of sports history whom our parents praised not only for their talent but for their tact. His book proves that the tradition of the sports figure–role model has not been snuffed out and that there are many athletes who still do “whatever it takes” to be successful in competition, the community, and life.

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About the Author

From U.S. presidents to U.S. Opens, from Olympics to Super Bowls, Scott Murray has covered them all. As an Emmy Award– winning sports director and anchor at NBC Dallas–Fort Worth, Scott has shared his love of sports, commitment to the community, and support of numerous charitable causes with thousands of Texans over the years.Although Scott has since retired from television news, he continues to be a sought-after motivational speaker, as well as a host, moderator, auctioneer, and master of ceremonies at charitable, corporate, and community events. However, most of his time is spent managing the communications and production company that he and son, Doug, own together, Murray Media, which creates, develops, produces, and distributes new television programming.Scott has been honored as Sportscaster of the Year seventeen times and won back-to-back Emmy Awards for Best Sports Anchor in 2000 and 2001. In 2002, he received the prestigious Silver Circle Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. But the honor he cherishes most was being named Father of the Year by Father of the Year, Inc.

From the Inside Flap

People Are Talking about Whatever It Takes . . .All the intangibles in the making of a champion are in this book. Kudos to Scott Murray for recognizing the importance of character in today's athletes.—Daryl Johnston, FOX NFL Broadcaster and Three-Time Super Bowl Champion with the Dallas Cowboys · Scott Murray has captured the soul of the athlete. His book is a must read, not just for the aspiring athlete, but for anyone with a dream and a willingness to do whatever it takes.—Jim Keyes, Former CEO of 7-Eleven · Scott has touched on the true meaning of sports in this book to teach us life's lessons. This is a book for fathers and sons to share together.—Chad Hennings, Former A-10 Pilot in the U.S.Air Force, Three-Time Super Bowl Champion with the Dallas Cowboys · Scott's book clearly displays the effect a family—especially a father—can have on the way we choose our role models.In that regard, his book goes beyond an examination of the lives of sports legends and those he covered in his outstanding career in sports broadcasting.—Mike Stone, Former President/COO of the Texas Rangers Baseball Club · Whatever It Takes is on the mark. It's all about winning in sports and winning in life.—Bill Bates, Three-Time Super Bowl Champion and Assistant Coach with the Dallas Cowboys

About this edition

• Publisher: Brown Books Pub Group
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1933285672
• ISBN 13: 9781933285672
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 228