Their greatest victory : 24 athletes who overcame disease, disability and injury

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Their greatest victory : 24 athletes who overcame disease, disability and injury

David L. Porter

McFarland, c2013

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 271-277) and index

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This book profiles 24 athletes who overcame seemingly insurmountable medical odds to attain athletic success. Each profile describes the athlete's problem, the medical issues he or she faced, how success was achieved despite the setback, and the personal qualities that helped the athlete to prevail. Part I features 15 athletes who dealt with diseases and physical disabilities, including Babe Didrikson Zaharias (cancer), Ron Santo (diabetes), Gail Devers (Graves' disease), Alonzo Mourning (kidney disease), Wilma Rudolph (polio), Scott Hamilton (a pancreatic disorder in childhood) and Jimmy Abbott (born with one hand). Part II highlights nine athletes who dealt with ­near-­fatal or ­life-­changing accidents and injuries, including Bill Toomey, ­Three-­Finger Brown, Greg LeMond, Lou Brissie and Tommy John.

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Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Part I. Diseases and Physical Disabilities Cancer Jeff Blatnick Jon Lester Babe Didrikson Zaharias Diabetes Gary Hall Jr. Ron Santo Other Debilitating Diseases Gail Devers Alice Marble Alonzo Mourning Wilma Rudolph Childhood Illnesses Scott Hamilton Bobby Jones Doris Hart Physical Disabilities Jim Abbott Dummy Hoy Harry Greb Part II. Accidents and Injuries Accidents Glenn Cunningham Bill Toomey Three-­Finger Brown Mike Burton Ben Hogan Greg LeMond Injuries Lou Brissie Rocky Bleier Tommy John Conclusion: Qualities of Those Who Triumphed Over Adversity Notes Bibliography Index

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