Bushel & Peck Books Game Changers: Football Legends: Inspiring Stories for Kids About Football's Most Iconic Moments, from Historic Firsts to Unforgettable Comebacks
Bushel & Peck Books Game Changers: Football Legends: Inspiring Stories for Kids About Football's Most Iconic Moments, from Historic Firsts to Unforgettable Comebacks

Game Changers: Football Legends: Inspiring Stories for Kids About Football's Most Iconic Moments, from Historic Firsts to Unforgettable Comebacks

By Nick Esposito

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Publication Date: October 6, 2026

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Ages 7 to 10, Grades 2 to 5

Game Changers: Football Legends captures the iconic moments and legendary plays that have shaped the sport and inspired generations.

The story of football is our story. It is a tale about grit and determination, strategy and finesse, teamwork and sacrifice. It’s about facing challenges head-on, celebrating victories, and learning from defeat. In every pass, tackle, and touchdown, we see reflections of the struggles and triumphs that define us.

Game Changers: Football Legends: Inspiring Stories for Kids About Football's Most Iconic Movements, from Historic Firsts to Unforgettable Comebacks captures the iconic moments and legendary plays that have shaped the sport and inspired generations. From unforgettable comebacks to historic firsts, these stories show how football mirrors the spirit of perseverance, boldness, and resilience in all of us.

1. The Super Bowl - The Story of Super Bowl I – Packers v. Chiefs

2. The Greatest Game Ever Played - The Story of the 1958 NFL Championship

3. The Perfect Season - The Story of the 1972 Miami Dolphins

4. The Immaculate Reception - The Story of the 1970s Pittsburgh Steelers

5. The Art of the Game  - The Story of Football Helmet Design

6. The Catch - The Story of the 1980s San Francisco 49ers

7. The Almost Champions - The Story of the 1990s Buffalo Bills 

8. This One's For John - The Story of the 1997 & 1998 Denver Broncos

9. The Voice of the Game - The Story of NFL Films

10. The Tuck Rule - The Story of the 2000s New England Patriots

About the Author

Nick Esposito is an award-winning teacher and education consultant with a passion for bringing best practices of service learning into the classroom. Nick has travelled around the world, serving with different organizations for different cultures and peoples. Through these experiences he has developed the belief that educational experiences must sharpen the mind and embrace the heart. Nick has degrees from Villanova University (journalism, sociology, peace & justice), Johns Hopkins (masters in urban education) and the University of Pennsylvania (masters in education entrepreneurship). Nick is the ecstatic husband of the love of his life and "Habitat Crush," Cynthia. He is also a long-time hockey player and Philadelphia sports fan. He is the proud teacher of hundreds of students, all of whom are impacting the world in their own exciting, unique, yet quirky ways.


Ricardo Tokumoto was born in Limeira, Brazil. He later moved to Belo Horizonte, where he attended the Faculty of Fine Arts at UFMG and graduated with a BA in animation cinema. Today, he works on webcomics, creates comics for authors and publishers, and also works as an illustrator and animator.

Format: Paperback

Pages: 112

Publisher: Bushel & Peck Books

Publication Date: October 6, 2026

ISBN: 9781638192572

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