Amazing Athletes Amazing Moments Author:Steve Riach From Steve Riach, author of the best-selling Hallmark gift book "Amazing but True Sports Stories" — Truly outstanding athletic achievements, once seen, are seldom forgotten. They are not just the triumphant victories, but also the gestures of sportsmanship and the powers of personal courage, determination, self-sacrifice, team effort, and just pl... more »ain grit that drive athletes, win or lose, to rise above ordinary levels of performance. The Denver Broncos' astounding comeback drive against Cleveland for the 1987 AFC Championship, Mary Lou Retton's perfect 10 at the 1984 Olympics, speed skater Dan Jansen's faith and fortitude in overcoming repeated disappointments, Jackie Robinson's courage and composure during his first season as Major League Baseball's first African-American player--in these and many other accounts, Steve Riach describes and applauds strength of character. Riach has made a career of observing sports. He is the author of several sports books and is an award-winning writer, director, and producer of sports films and television programs. In this collection, he re-creates, with heartfelt admiration for all that is best in modern athletes and athletics, the drama and suspense of unforgettable moments.« less