My All American

by Jim Dent

New York Times best-selling author Jim Dent is publishing an eBook on Amazon.com titled "My All American" to coincide with the release of the movie by the same name. My All American is the true inspirational story of University of Texas football safety Freddie Steinmark, who played the entire 1969 national championship season unaware of bone cancer in his left leg. Steinmark endured great pain while starting all ten games for the Longhorns. Not until doctors X-rayed the leg following the season finale, known as the "Big Shootout" against the University of Arkansas was it discovered that his cancerous tumor had devoured more than an inch of his thighbone, also called the femur. Steinmark remains a symbol of courage for all of college football. Texas players still touch his photo as they run onto the field before each game. The movie "My All American" is based on Dent's book titled Courage Beyond the Game that was published in 2011 by St. Martin's Press. This will be Dent's second movie following the ESPN release of "The Junction Boys" in 2002.

127 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 8, 2015

Reviews

[Ryan O · Rating 5 out of 5]

My all American takes place at the University of the Austin Texas longhorns with coach Royal and player Freddie Steinmark. Freddie played in high school in Colorado. Freddie practiced everyday after school for the love of the game. Freddie played cornerback and safety in high school. On offense Freddie played running back along with his new friend from California. Not very many colleges wanted Freddie because he was so small. Freddie and his friend Bobby were both invited to see the university of Texas. Freddie was accepted to play for safety and Bobby was accepted too. Freddie girl friend was accepted as well. Freddie and Bobby were roommates and had a few family incidents. Freddie played the same position as he did in high school. After Texas lost to Tech coach Royal was getting lots of hate. But Freddie led the defense and their new quarter back led the offense. When something terrible happens. Then Freddie starts to lemp but refuses to get it checked out. Against Arkansas for the championship, with in the first half Texas did terrible and in the second they get on to something and they pull trough. But then this happens Freddie goes to the doctor to get his leg checked out, and the worst thing that could of happened, happens. It cost his leg and maybe even his life. Freddie was in the battle of his life and all he can do is pray. Then Bobby comes with crutches for Freddie and they practiced every day so Freddie could go to the Cotton Bowl. Freddie shows up to the locker to meat up with his old teammates.

[Ranette · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful true story about perserverence in football and giving your best.