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Fearless Firsts: Athletes Who Changed the Game

A Sports Book for Kids

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Fearless Firsts: Athletes Who Changed the Game

By: James Buckley Jr., Ellen Labrecque, Steffi Walthall - illustrator
Narrated by: James Buckley Jr., Jasmin Walker
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DIFFERENT SPORTS. DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS. DIFFERENT BARRIERS TO BREAK. ONE THING IN COMMON: THEY GOT THERE FIRST … FEARLESSLY.

Hear about more than 50 athletes who took risks, overcame the odds, and changed the rules. From historical figures to modern trailblazers, these athletes never gave up, wouldn’t take no for an answer, and transformed the world of sports forever.

Ernie Davis
First Black Heisman Trophy Winner

Kyle Maynard
First Quadruple Amputee Professional Athlete

Simone Biles
First Gymnastics Champion to Promote Mental Health

Jason Collins
First Openly Gay Male in a Major American Sport

Nancy Lopez
First Hispanic LPGA Champion

Abby Roque
First Indigenous U.S. Women’s Hockey Player

Discover more inspiring stories, from the first Autism advocate in pro surfing to the first legally blind Olympic runner, and take their fearless spirit with you both on and off the court!

©2024 James Buckley Jr. and Ellen Labrecque (P)2024 Recorded Books
Biographies Geography & Cultures History Sports & Outdoors Sports & Recreation Sports Hockey
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