Every Day Is Game Day

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Every Day Is Game Day is the inspiring autobiography of one of the greatest quarterbacks who ever played the game. From the alleys of Washington, D.C., to Athens, Georgia and on to the National Football League, Hall of Fame signal-caller Fran Tarkenton takes the reader along on his exciting journey—including the highest of highs and the lowest of lows—through his life as a celebrity athlete and business entrepreneur.

Tarkenton's live Skype event at Mall of America
Hall of Fame quarterback and former Viking Fran Tarkenton will be appearing live via Skype video feed at the Mall of America Best Buy Rotunda in Bloomington, Minnesota on Wednesday, November 4th at 7:00 PM for a unique book signing event for his brand-new book "Every Day Is Game Day." The evening will be emceed by Mike Max from WCCO Radio and there will be in-person appearances and book signings by Former Vikings Players Mick Tingelhoff, Jim Marshall, Dave Osborn, Stu Voigt, Bill Brown, and former coach Jerry Burns. Copies of the book will be signed by Fran ahead of time and available for purchase at Barnes & Noble.

Why did it take Fran Tarkenton 30 years to watch one game?
What is the one connection between New York City, Minneapolis and Athens, Georgia? Here's a hint: he's was a Bulldog before he was a Viking, then became a Giant, then went back to being a Viking. Yes, the answer is Fran Tarkenton, one of the most exciting quarterbacks to ever play the game. In this free online excerpt, learn from Fran himself why it took him 30 years to watch the game that broke his heart and introduce a new term to our football lexicon: the Hail Mary. EVERY DAY IS GAME DAY by Fran Tarkenton with Jim Bruton goes into the quarterback's life from his football roots in Washington D.C. to his unforgettable careers at the University of Georgia, the Minnesota Vikings and the New York Giants before becoming enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

JIM BRUTON signs books for Vikings fans
Vikings fans have two chances to meet Jim Bruton, coauthor of the acclaimed Fran Tarkenton autobiography EVERY DAY IS GAME DAY. On December 11, Bruton will be at the Barnes & Noble (801 Nicollet Mall) in Minneapolis at 11:30 a.m. The following day, Bruton will be at Barnes & Noble at 1 p.m. (Miller Hill Mall 1600 Miller Truck Hwy) and later that day at Borders at 7 p.m. (866 Rosedale Center). For more information about EVERY DAY IS GAME DAY and to learn more about the signings go to the book's official page.

Every Day Is Game Day
Hall of Fame quarterback Fran Tarkenton is recognized as one of the greatest players of all time. The competitive spirit and intensity that made him a successful player on the football field has also made him a successful businessman off the field.

Every Day is Game Day by Fran Tarkenton with Jim Bruton (Foreword by Roger Staubach) takes readers through Tarkenton’s life from the alleys of Washington, D.C., to Athens, Georgia and on to the National Football League. It’s an exciting and inspiring journey–including the highest of highs and lowest of lows–that explains in detail what has driven him to become so extraordinary during and beyond his football playing days.

Tarkenton reveals for the first time:

-Details about the infamous 1975 playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys
-Specifics about the personal tragedy he experienced after the infamous 1975 game
-His love for New York City and what it meant to play for the New York Giants
-Why to this day it’s still hard for him to return to the Twin Cities
-Why he has thrived in business after leaving football

Every Day is Game Day delves into Tarkenton the entrepreneur, the friend, the father as well never-before-told stories about his closest friendships, favorite players, and most influential people to cross his path. This is not just a book about football or a great athlete, but also a book about a genuine and inspiring leader who has touched the hearts and souls of many.


About the Authors:
Fran Tarkenton played quarterback for the University of Georgia Bulldogs during his college career and played for 18 years in the National Football League as quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings and the New York Giants. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame and is recognized as one of the greatest players of all time. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

Jim Bruton is the author of The Big House and A Tradition of Purple. He was a member of the Minnesota Golden Gophers football team in 1965 and 1966 and signed professional football contracts with the Minnesota Vikings in 1967 and 1971 and with the Dallas Cowboys in 1968.