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COPYRIGHT 1992 HARDBACK EDITION. SOME WEAR AND CREASE ON DUST JKACKET. SMALL STAIN ON EDGE OF PAGES.GREAT LOOKING B&W PICTURES.. OVERSTOCK MARK.WE SHIP DAILY.. ... Read more

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The former professional football player with the Washington Redskins discusses the drug addiction that led to his banishment from the National Football League, his struggle to hide his illiteracy, and the spread of such problems in collegiate and professional sports. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Really Good!
he did whatever it took to stay in football. but, he just couldn't leave the drugs alone. he was a good player with it and, without it. would have been better if never used it i think. i met this guy twice growing up. he will always be one of my favorite players of all times. on the field and off the field i can relate to him a lot. not with drugs but, other things they talk about in the book is me also.

HAIL TO DEXTER
I think this is a great book to read.Though Dexter choose his own destination, I will give him praise for being bold and brave enough to share with the world his reading and writing disabilities, family life and drug addiction.

I met Dexter one time in person and I wish that I would have read this book before our meeting, because he definately deserves a great big hug and a pat on the back.I am rooting for Dexter.

Last, this story/his book would and is a great inspiration for people with learn disabilities and for drug addicts. Dexter could have been the Michael Jordan of Football, but instead his choice was drugs, which destroyed his career in the NFL.Dexter is a big person to admit, he was the blame.

Great Read!! And I am not just saying that because I live in Washington, DC and I am a Redskins Fan.Go Number 72

pupil becomes teacher
No one would say that dexter manley hasn`t made his fair share of mistakes, missteps which he refreshingly holds himself accountable for as public figures and atheletes in particular are unaccustomed to doing, but in the end you can`t help but like this good-natured guy from Houston.He`s funny, honest, his anecdotes about the Redskins and his former coaches and teammates shed light on a real NFL atmosphere, and he comes away from the book with a smile on his face, as you will too. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Ebony, published by Johnson Publishing Co. on October 1, 1989. The length of the article is 1809 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: Dexter Manley's incredible story: 'I broke down and started crying ... how did I get through school when I couldn't read?'
Author: Laura B. Randolph
Publication: Ebony (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 1989
Publisher: Johnson Publishing Co.
Volume: v44Issue: n12Page: p102(4)

Article Type: Biography

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