True Professional
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True Professional

The Clive Sullivan Story

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eBook - ePub

True Professional

The Clive Sullivan Story

About this book

A thrilling biography of a rugby league icon who broke racial barriers and led his team to victory.

From the tough streets of Cardiff to the hallowed grounds of rugby league, Clive Sullivan's story is one of triumph over adversity. Despite a childhood injury and a career-threatening car crash, Sullivan became a dominant force on the wings, captivating fans with his speed and skill.

True Professional celebrates Sullivan's remarkable journey, highlighting his pioneering role as the first black Briton to captain a British sports team, his World Cup victory, and his enduring legacy in the hearts of rugby fans. Discover the untold story of a working-class hero who defied expectations and left an indelible mark on British sports history. Perfect for fans of sports biographies and those seeking inspirational stories of overcoming adversity.

Information

eBook ISBN
9781785313578
Year
2017

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. Dedication
  6. Foreword
  7. Acknowledgements
  8. A World Cup
  9. A Proper Introduction
  10. Setting the Scene
  11. Clive Sullivan Arrives
  12. The Airlie Bird Catches the Worm
  13. Dicing With Death
  14. Meeting Rosalyn
  15. Beauty and Brutality
  16. A Clear Run – Finally
  17. Breakthrough and Breakdown
  18. Married Life
  19. Down and Out
  20. Triumph, at Last
  21. Upheaval
  22. French Flair
  23. World Cup and Coach Clive
  24. The Second Division
  25. Making the Switch
  26. Family Man
  27. Indian Summer
  28. Close to the Promised Land
  29. ‘Turn off the lights’
  30. Moving On
  31. The Ecstasy
  32. The Agony
  33. Never Forgotten
  34. Legacy
  35. Bibliography
  36. Photographs

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