Gridiron Diplomat
Gridiron Diplomat by Tom Kelly is a true story published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on July 18, 2012. This 374-page account details the personal experiences of a rogue linebacker from Ohio who embarks on a global journey to introduce American football to young athletes behind the Iron Curtain during the 1980s and 90s. The narrative captures his adventures as he travels through various regions, including Red China, Latin America, and Africa, showcasing his determination and unique approach to sharing the sport.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of the challenges and misunderstandings faced by the author as he navigates different cultures and perceptions of American football. The book explores themes related to sports and recreation, particularly focusing on football, while highlighting the author’s relentless spirit as he engages with young athletes. Gridiron Diplomat offers an intriguing glimpse into the intersection of sports and diplomacy during a transformative period in history.
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The following is a true story. At least it is the truth as far as this pilgrim knows it to be. This is an account of the personal experiences of a rogue linebacker (LB) from Ohio bearing football pads and know-how. He travels the world in an attempt to infect young, socialist-minded Soviet warriors behind the Iron Curtain with the positive virus of American Football in the 1980’s and 90’s. A relentless Baby Boomer, he continues his modern day odyssey through Latin America and Africa. Actually, starting in Red China, Tommy Football-seed, that’s me, charges in literally like a bull in a China shop. He is often misunderstood for his pushiness. To the more control-minded Easterners, he could only be a government operative. Otherwise, no individual takes such initiative on his own.
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