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4th Down and Damn: A Lineman's Story: The Autobiography of Leon Searcy as Told by Mike Brodsky Kindle Edition

by Leon Searcy (Author), Mike Brodsky (Author), Lisa Brodsky (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 66 ratings
Leon Searcy was an All-American at Miami who won three national championship titles with the Hurricanes. He was a first round draft pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers, and played in Super Bowl XXX. He was also selected as one of the Top 25 Jacksonville Jaguars players of all time. Read Leon's stories about a life of luxury and glory as the NFL's highest paid offensive lineman, and the series of choices and circumstances which ended with Leon's retirement from the game of football broke and alone. In the 4th down of his life, how did Leon find redemption? This book is a must read for anyone who is a sports fan, has thought about playing professional sports, or just wants to hear the story of one man's incredible gridiron journey full of highs and lows.
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    November 10, 2020
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08KXLZXZX
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ World Sports Alumni Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 10, 2020
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.2 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Best Sellers Rank: #2,377,209 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 66 ratings

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Mike Brodsky

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Mike Brodsky is a Financial Advisor and former television news producer. He graduated cum laude with distinction in the Economics major from Yale University in 1990, and received an M.B.A. from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business in 1992. He currently serves as the President of the Yale Alumni Association of Central Florida and the All-Ivy Club of Central Florida. Mike is the Board Vice-Chairman of The Mustard Seed of Central Florida, a member of the Business Board of Directors for World Sports Alumni, the President of the Jewish Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the Team Selection Committee for Florida Citrus Sports. He has also covered Pro Bowl practices, week of Super Bowl events, and NFL Honors for iHeart Radio, Florida National News, and Vegas Sports Daily, and broke a story picked up by ESPN, Bleacher Report, and TMZ. He is frequently asked to speak on topics related to financial planning and personal transformation to a wide variety of audiences, and is available for appearances on podcasts to discuss his books, “Incremental Improvements: Change Your Life One Small Step At A Time,” and “4th Down and Damn: A Lineman’s Story, The Autobiography of Leon Searcy.”

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  • Bruce Warner
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cheers to a Great Story and Life Lesson
    Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2020
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    I’ve known Leon Searcy since he got to the University of Miami. I’ve seen his highs and lows up close. But I never knew the extent of his childhood sadness and anger nor did I realize the amount of personal anguish in his family and in his relationships; not to mention all the money he spent before he took one step on an NFL field and thereafter. I’m happy to call Leon a friend. Glad he got this straightened out! I totally recommend reading this book whether you are a football fan or not. It’s gut wrenching!!
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  • Robert Wilkinson
    5.0 out of 5 stars couldnt put it down
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2023
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    Probably the best rags to riches back to rags again story of an athlete yet….very easy read to…glad leon got going again..but i’m sure there will be others or have been…whose stories haven’t been told yet…new money:staying rich by phillip buchanon was a good one as well…
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  • Aaron Bruce
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, true life story of the pitfalls of making it big in the NFL
    Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2021
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    Knowing a lot of Leon’s story, from a fan’s perspective, I found the day to day life stories to be better than the college, football and endorsement stories I knew. This should be required reading at the Rookie Symposium each year!
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  • Kendall Gammon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Raw and real
    Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2021
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    Very well written and easy to read. A very candid, truthful story. Great lessons to be learned in so many parts of life. Literally read the book in less than 24 hrs.
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  • SHARON HOWARD
    5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT AND EASY READ
    Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2023
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    I took my time reading this and getting to know all the people that encouraged and shaped Leon's life. I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Five stars isn’t enough! I’d give it so much more! Before I finished it, I was recommending it to friends.
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  • Robert Albrecht Jr
    5.0 out of 5 stars great book
    Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2020
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    it was a great book. this book put alot into perpesctive about life. Thank you for sharing your story. Go Jags!
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  • Scott Rentz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good read!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2020
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    Very good inside view from a player. What he went through financially and mentally.
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  • Lorelei Watkins
    5.0 out of 5 stars Transparent
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2020
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    No matter where we are in life we all experience difficulties and we need someone to care for us who expects nothing in return. This book showed there's opportunity to be that person who gives and expects nothing in return.
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  • Cudmoro
    3.0 out of 5 stars Decent book about a less than decent guy
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 12, 2020
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    A seemingly "warts and all" tale of life in the NFL, Leon does not come across as a likable guy most of the time which makes it a bit of a tough reward as I e red up rooting again st him. Still interesting though and fairly zips along.
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