NFL Dads Dedicated to Daughters: Inspiring Personal Accounts on Fatherhood from the Men of the NFL

Recognizing that domestic and sexual violence directed against women is a serious social problem that continues to plague America, the National Football League Player's Association has joined with A CALL TO MEN, the leading national men's organization dedicated to addressing this problem, to produce NFL Dads Dedicated to Daughters, a book celebrating the unique and indestructable bond between fathers and daughters. In it NFL players and coaches, through inspiring personal accounts, talk about what it means to be a father, and the importance of being a role model for their daughters.

These courageous men of the NFL, men like Donovan McNabb, James Brown, Matt Hasselbeck, Tony Dungy, Jerome Bettis, Jeff Saturday, and many others, volunteered to share their thoughts and opinions on what it means to be a real man in today's society while engaging in thoughtful discussions on the role men play in preventing domestic violence. In so doing they have helped redefine our culture's definition of manhood and shown what it means to be a caring husband, father, and friend.

Much like the players, the NFL Player's Association and the National Football League hope that those who read the genuine expressions of these influential men will be encouraged to find their own voice,stand up and speak out on this important issue.

Jerome Bettis highlights NFLPA nationwide book tour
With Father's Day around the corner, the National Football Players Association has begun a nationwide campaign to stop violence against women with the new book NFL Dads Dedicated to Daughters as the centerpiece of this movement. During the month of June approximately one dozen NFL players around the country will have book signings where they can meet their fans and help teach young men how important it is to treat women of all ages fairly. Jerome Bettis will highlight the cross-country campaign on June 15 with appearances on TV's "Fox And Friends" and on ESPN's "First Take" along with radio interviews with ESPN's Scott Van Pelt, SI.com's Dan Patrick and Fox's Chris Myers. Also participating in book signings are: Brian Dawkins, Andra Davis, Chester Pitts, Takeo Spikes, DeMarcus Ware, Bertrand Berry, Brian Hawkins, DeAngelo Hall and David Thornton. To learn the times and locations for all the book signings please go to the official page for NFL Dads Dedicated to Daughters.



McNabb To Meet Fans at Book Signing
Washington Redskins fans will have a chance to meet new quarterback Donovan McNabb later this month at a book signing for NFL Dads Dedicated to Daughters: Inspiring Personal Accounts on Fatherhood from the Men of the NFL. The signing will be on July 27 @ 2 pm at the Borders on 1801 K St. For more information please go to the official page for NFL Dads Dedicated to Daughters.

"NFL Dads Dedicated to Daughters" Press Release

 

NFL Dads
Dedicated to Daughters
Edited by Leslie Satchell

 

They might be tough on the football field, but NFL players clearly have a soft spot for their little girls. Despite their athletic prowess and success, these gridiron heroes realize that protecting their daughters can be difficult in a world that sometimes treats women harshly. As a result these men have decided it is time to stand up and be heard. The result is NFL Dads Dedicated to Daughters.

 

With the help of heartfelt words and fun photographs, more than 70 current and former NFL players share what it means to be the father of a daughter and explain what men must do to stop violence against women. Some of NFL greats involved include:

 

• Donovan McNabb
• James Brown
• Torry Holt
• Jerome Bettis
• Matt Hasselbeck
• Rod Woodson
• Tony Dungy
• Tony Gonzalez
• Darren Sharper

The NFL, the NFLPA, and the leading national organization against domestic and sexual violence toward women, A Call to Men, come together to produce NFL Dads Dedicated to Daughters, a book celebrating the unique and indestructible bond between fathers and daughters. Thanks to this special collaborative project, fans will discover an entirely different side of their favorite players: they will be introduced to men who are playful, loving, and nurturing fathers who would do anything to help their daughters succeed.

 

About the NFLPA:
The National Football League Players Association is the union for professional football players in the National Football League. Established in 1956, the NFLPA has a long history of assuring proper recognition and representation of players' interests. In addition to labor negotiations, the NFLPA enhances and defends the image of players and their profession on and off the field. In particular, the NFLPA Player Development is organized and committed to developing pas, present, and future NFL players off the field. It partners with companies, consultants, and NFL representatives to provide transitional assistance to active and former players through a variety of programs designed to improve the quality of life for players and their families.

 

Contact: Josh Williams, Triumph Books, 312.252.1261, j.williams@triumphbooks.com
Carl Francis, NFLPA, 202.756.9169, carl.francis@nflplayers.com

 

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