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<strong><em>JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD GOLD STANDARD SELECTION 2023</em><br /><br />A moving illustrated biography of the late Joe Delaney, an NFL star in the making who valued helping others above all else</strong><br /><br />On the football field, Joe Delaney possessed all the qualities of a great running back. He was fast with keen instincts, a burst of red and gold as he sprinted toward the end zone for the Kansas City Chiefs.<br /><br />Off the field, he embodied the qualities of a great person: generous, hard-working, humble, and honest. Helping people was simply second nature to Joe.<br /><br />In 1983, on a summer&#39;s day in Louisiana, Joe Delaney gave his life trying to save three children from drowning in a pond. While others stood by, Joe didn&#39;t hesitate before rushing into the water, though he was not a strong swimmer himself. Now, football fans of all teams honor his legacy as an extraordinarily brave young man who cared fiercely for his community. <br /><br /><strong>Written with the support of the Delaney family, <em>Heroic Heart</em> is a lushly illustrated, lyrical story of selflessness and courage. Adults and children alike will learn about the remarkable life of this compassionate NFL star.</strong>