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The rousing stories of the often-overlooked players who give their blood, sweat, and tears in the hopes of seeing their dreams of playing professional football come trueFootball fans may know all about the superstars of the NFL, but very few know anything at all about the players at the bottom of the rosters - the men just fighting for a spot on the team. Yet the struggles of these players represent what thousands have experienced, from the agony of being dropped to the practice squad to the elation of earning a starting job after years of toiling in anonymity. In 53rd Man: Fighting to Make It in the NFL, John Vampatella shares stories from across the league of those men whose NFL journeys have taken numerous twists and turns, all in an effort to play the game they love at the highest level.
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I am the Northeast Regional Director with Athletes in Action, an interdenominational Christian sports ministry. I have a Bachelor of Science degree from Syracuse University ('91) in Broadcast Journalism. I am currently working on my Master of Arts in Religion degree from Reformed Theological Seminary. I am married with four adult kids. My hobbies include skiing, golf, basketball, chess, and a lot of reading.
