CONTENTS INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 THE RISE OF ROBERT GRIFFIN III 18 CHAPTER 2 HERE S RG3 28 CHAPTER 3 A GREAT ROLE MODEL 36 CHAPTER 4 GIVING BACK 44 TIMELINE OF ACHIEVEMENTS 45 OTHER SPORTS LEGENDS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES GLOSSARY 46 FOR MORE INFORMATION47 INDEX 48
TRO D Robert Griffin III seen here playing for the Washington Redskins is not only a talented quarterback he is also a superb track runner The star athlete tried out for and almost made the track team for the 2008 Olympics in
UCTION obert Griffin III is one of the most recognizable athletes in the United States Within a year of signing with the Washington Redskins he was hailed as one of the country's next generation of great quarterbacks From an early age Robert showed signs of excellence in three different sports football track and basketball At college he transformed the fortunes of an underperforming Baylor University football team and won the prestigious Heisman Trophy traditionally given to the best college football player each year Robert is famous for his sporting ability and for his dedication to his community From a young age Robert has helped local charities and has regularly given his time to good causes Today the star takes an active interest in both local and national politics is a supporter of women's equality in sports and devotes himself to many charitable
