Champions of Faith

Are there heroes anymore? What role if any does faith play in the life of high-paid famous athletes? Through the words of a wide range of popular athletes <I>Champions of Faith</I> reveals that heroes still exist and that for many of those who take their role-model status seriously faith plays a major part in their success and their witness. Over a period of two years author Tom O'Toole a devout Catholic and seasoned journalist interviewed Catholic sports heroes such as Sammy Sosa Lou Holtz Mike Ditka Dave Wannstedt Suzie McConnell-Serio Lenny Wilkens Rudy Ruettiger Alberto Salazar Bobby Allison Danny Abramowicz Tara Lipinski Ray Meyers Fr. John Smyth and Cammi Granto.