Synopsis
Meet Dallas Cowboys legend Rayfield Wright. He entered this world penniless and poor in material things yet abundantly wealthy in hope and principle. Raised fatherless in the Deep South, Rayfield's first coach was Big Mama, his faithful grandmother who devoted hours each day teaching him respect and the power of prayer.
Although the odds of achieving success were stacked taller than his 6'7" frame, Rayfield tackled some amazingly tough hardships and eventually captured a starting position with the Dallas Cowboys. During his 13-year career, he covered Roger Staubach's back and shared the field with all-star sensations such as Tony Dorsett, Bob Hayes, Drew Pearson, Don Meredith, Bob Lilly and many other NFL standouts. The list of greats encompasses the longest yard. Through the eyes of this All-Pro, fans will relive the Ice Bowl, five Super Bowls, the Hail Mary pass, and other moments of the 70's when football was football and team rivalry was unmatched.
A sports autobiography unlike any other. If you're looking to read about sex and scandal, bitterness or bashing, this book isn't for you. In fact, the only white, powdery substance mentioned in this story are the chalk lines on the football field. What you will discover is a story of fears and faith, tears and triumph, and how adversity and hope provided his beat-the-odds inspiration. Rayfield was an underprivileged underdog who turned into a "Big Cat". This journey will take sports fans, coaches, Christians and onyone with a desire to win from his humble beginnings in small-town Georgia to playing for the Dallas Cowboys.