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He was one of pro football’s most beloved and respected stars, admired not only by NFL fans and his own teammates, but by his opponents as well. Super Bowl champion; six time Pro Bowler; NFL Comeback Player of the Year; NFL Man of the Year; fifth all-time leading rusher in the NFL; future Hall of Famer; now NBC Sports commentator.

You may think you know Jerome Bettis, but you don’t.

In The Bus, Jerome Bettis tells his full, unvarnished story for the first time--from his sometimes troubled childhood in inner-city Detroit to his difficult transition at Notre Dame, to a pro coach who almost caused him to quit the game, to a trade for the ages that resulted in ten glorious seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

As a chunky child wearing glasses, Jerome’s only sports-related aspiration was to become a professional bowler. But growing up in one of the roughest neighborhoods in Detroit, he eventually found his escape on the high school football field, thanks to the devotion of hard-working parents, a concerned coach, and his prodigious talent. He arrived at Notre Dame as one of the nation’s best prep players, but despite his incredible performances, he never stopped worrying that he would somehow blow his chance to make good. Drafted and later discarded by the Los Angeles Rams, it was in the football-obsessed city of Pittsburgh that Jerome found his home and became a legend.

The Bus captures the sweetness and honesty of Bettis, but also details the jaw-dropping, violent nature of the game he loved, the mind-boggling injuries he endured, and the cut-throat NFL business tactics he overcame and later mastered. Through it all, Jerome was also a loving son, an adoring father, and the ultimate teammate and mentor.

The Bus not only takes you under the helmet, but inside the huddle, the locker room, the practice field, the negotiating table, the owner’s office, and the Super Bowl sideline. You’ll learn how Bettis became The Bus, how he helped engineer the greatest trade in Steelers history, how he almost cost Pittsburgh a conference championship, and how sweet it was to win—finally—one for the thumb. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (20)

great read
A great read from start to finish,once you pick it up its hard to put down....

No matter if you are a fan or not YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK
I just finished reading this book and it is amazing. I am a die hard fan of Pittsburgh Steelers and that is why I bought this book. It is a incredible journey through Jerome's life, he is so honest about what he lived. When you read this book is like having a conversation with him, is like being there. Believe me when I told you YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK and if you are a young person you can learn a lot of things for your own future.
Thank you Jerome Bettis for sharing your life with all your fans.

Great Book!
This seller was great. They delivered the book quickly and it was as described. The book itself was a great read. Very interesting!

2nd book a great read
A book as if you were sitting in his living room carrying on a conversation with the Bus.

great sports book
One of the best sports book of all time.Very intersting talks about his whole life from his childhood to the NFL.My mom bought this book 4 me & I love it best BOOK i ever read.YOU must buy this book.IM a steeler fan so i know all about the BUS. ... Read more

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Includes DVD of action footage of Jerome's life in football. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Great Coffee Table book
This book gets a lot of attention on the coffee table in the living room, especially from the guys! Great conversation starter...especially for women who actually like football, as I do.

driving home: my unforgettable super bowl run
This was a christmas gift for our grandson, who is a steelers fan.
He was real excited to receive this as a gift. ... Read more

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Discusses the career of Jerome Bettis, the running back who was traded from the St. Louis Rams to the Pittsburgh Steelers. ... Read more

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Jerome Bettis (Super Sports Star)
I bought this book for my 8 year old who was doing a report for Black History month.It was an easy read for her and she was excited about the information she received from the book.Having been a Steeler fan all her life she already knew a lot about "the Bus" so the fact that this book wasn't too repetitive was great.The only down side of this book is it was written before Super Bowl XL so you don't get to hear about his wonderful contribution to the Super Bowl winning team. It also didn't mention his heroism off the field, his work for asthma awareness and his foundation to help inner city youth. ... Read more

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Profiles the life and career of Jerome Bettis, superstar linebacker for the St. Louis Rams. ... Read more

Product Description
This digital document is an article from Jet, published by Thomson Gale on February 20, 2006. The length of the article is 1158 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: Jerome Bettis stops the bus at home in Steelers' Super Bowl victory in Detroit.(SPORTS)
Author: Melody K. Hoffman
Publication: Jet (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 20, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 109Issue: 7Page: 60(4)

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This digital document is an article from Football Digest, published by Century Publishing on April 1, 2005. The length of the article is 1866 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Back on top: the Steelers coach returned to the smash-mouth style of football he knows best and with stunning results.(Coach of the year: Bill Cowher)
Author: Barry Wilner
Publication: Football Digest (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2005
Publisher: Century Publishing
Volume: 34Issue: 7Page: 46(6)

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