Former green bay packer and craven county native george. Koonce also has cowritten a book is there life after football. George koonce phone, address, background info whitepages. Mostly it was a chance to meet the man and shake the hand of a player that i respected. Thank you heavenly father for using me, your humble servant as a vehicle to help inspire young people across wisconsin. The book focuses on player trauma and the difficulty transitioning to life after professional sports. George koonce born october 15, 1968 is an american athlete and athletic director. Inscribed by author on half title page in black pen, to doug, lets keep reaching for the highest star george takei 8.
George koonce felt his nfl career was coming to an end during the 1999 season, his eighth with the green bay packers. Dec 20, 2012 the tundra tailgate zone will also feature koonce on gameday from 10. Friend and former teammate just completed this book and its a great read. May 19, 2014 he said his late father, george koonce sr. A former linebacker in the national football league nfl, he served as the athletic director at the university of wisconsinmilwaukee between 2009 and 2010. Is there life after football surviving the nfl paperback. He had just signed a new fouryear contract with the packers and thought he had some job security. Mary koonce, 96, of circleville, passed from this life to her eternal home on sept. The book takes accounts not only from george koonce s nfl career and post football career, but various other players who have had very different lives after football. It was just brought to my attention that i am among the 49 most influential black leaders in wisconsin.
William koonce, manerva koonce and 5 other siblings. Jun 02, 2010 koonce was the packers director of player development in 200607 and worked as a special assistant to the athletic director at east carolina, his alma mater, from 2003 to 2006. Dec 14, 2014 in 2002, george koonce, a nineyear linebacker in the nfl who had last played during the 2000 season, was confronted with a harsh reality. Eddie george autographed 1998 tennessee oilers authentic starter stitched jersey tristar eddie george autographed tennessee titans authentic reebok stitched blue jersey tristar jeff george autographed oakland raiders beckett football back cover photo jeff george certified autograph atlanta falcons 1996 pinnacle inscriptions card. Koonce is a former linebacker for the green bay packers and shared with us his own story of challenges and finding the strength to overcome them. Expacker george koonce relishes role at fond du lacs. In their new book, james holstein, richard jones, and george e. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. He taught me to be motivated, to never give up, he said. Marian university hires former packer koonce marcol, a former placekicker and green bay packers hall of fame inductee, will sign copies of his book alive and kicking from 6 to 8. Koonce played through that season with injuries and was ultimately released by the team. See more ideas about travel quotes, words and travel inspiration.
Sign and view the guest book, leave condolences or send flowers. I sent a tweet with the events twitter hash tag that said, the first person to mention this tweet to me gets a free book. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. He said when i get home to see my wife and children, i would love to do a book signing. Jul 08, 2015 koonce, who serves as the vice president of advancement at marian university in fond du lac, wisc. Some exhibitors may be hosting signings that arent listed below, so be sure to check with your favorite press or magazine for details. Stand with us in our mission to discover and uncover the story of north texas. Purchasing the book was not the motivation nor would it ever have wound up in our library had it not been for the chance to meet george. The book also reveals the difficulties affecting former nfl players in. He told me about this book last year, said event organizer thea kincaid. In 2002, george koonce, a nineyear linebacker in the nfl who had last played during the 2000 season, was confronted with a harsh reality. After holding out hope for almost two years that hed.
Home signing tips the most popular topic on my blog seems to be book signing tips. Host a book signing event with author, scholar and green bay packer super bowl champion, dr. Surviving the nfl, exclusive firstrun copies are now available to the general public. Senior vice president for university relations email. George koonce historical records and family trees myheritage. George koonce is a medical malpractice attorney in miami, fl. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read is there life after football. Expacker george koonce relishes role at fond du lacs marian. Join facebook to connect with george koonce and others you may know. George koonce autographed 8x10 photo lambeau legends. Yesterday, metro comics in santa barbara had a signing with george takei. Jul 07, 2015 former nfl player and craven county native george koonce will be at beer army burger company for a brief presentation and book signing of his book, is there life after football. Is there life after football surviving the nfl james a.
Koonce was signed as an undrafted free agent by the atlanta falcons out of the east carolina. I was drawn to this book by one of the names george koonce who played linebacker for the. Elks host koonce book signing fond du lac elks lodge 57 will host a book signing event with author, scholar and green bay packer super bowl champion, dr. Free shipping get free shipping free 58 day shipping within the u. This document is signed by jacob sheets, john martin franck, john letcher miller, george kornegay, george koonce, and twenty others. The book takes accounts not only from george koonces nfl career and post football career, but various other players who have had very different lives after football. I lost my book signing virginity in a room with two hundred other authors.
Expacker george koonce relishes role at fond du lacs marian university. George koonce shares his work in new bern book signing. Oct 08, 2009 the koonce family, which includes son george and daughter jayla, requests that cards be sent to. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and. Former nfl player and craven county native george koonce will be at beer. Dec 12, 2014 1995 boy george press call and book signing thekinolibrary. I took five of them along to a closed captioning handbook book signing at a trade show.
Save dr isaiah otis reid class 2020 commencement ceremony and book signing to your collection. Former green bay packers linebacker to host book signing. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. George koonce we found 25 records for george koonce in north carolina, wisconsin and 10 other states. I still have a couple of boxes of my first book, which is old, outofprint, and not so useful a 15yearold internet book. Shop for electronics, computers, furniture, outdoor living, appliances, jewelry and more. Surviving the nfl, on saturday, december 27 from 12.
Request information apply to marian schedule a tour donate to marian connect with us. George koonce lived on his plantation on the north side of trent river and on the east side of chinquapin creek until his death on january 28, 1778, at the age of seventythree. The koonce family, which includes son george and daughter jayla, requests that cards be sent to. Former packers koonce and mayes to meet with fans this weekend. Is there life after football surviving the nfl by james. Packers alum george koonce to host book signing in pro. Surviving the nfl located at 3 pollock street in historic downtown new bern. We are joined by former green bay packer linebacker george koonce. Enjoy low warehouse prices on namebrands products delivered to your door. Colour footage with sound from 1995 showing boy george at his press call for his new book signing released in the 1990s in the uk. George and i have been friends for 20something years. Dec 24, 2014 green bay packers alum george koonce will host a book signing for his new book, is there life after football.
Packers alum george koonce to host book signing in pro shop. Green bay packers alum george koonce will host a book signing for his new book, is there life after football. George takei book signing by jeff koganuts koga posted at september 6, 1999 5. The tundra tailgate zone will also feature koonce on gameday from 10. Is there life after football surviving the nfl by james a. A handbook for words and phrases christopher brown on.
We found 25 records for george koonce in north carolina, wisconsin and 10 other states. Its like throwing a party and being certain no one will come. The book is a fascinating look at the aftershocks of americas favorite sport. The discussion to hold a book signing for koonce got rolling last week during a lunch meeting. We bought this book directly from former packer and nineyear nfl veteran, george koonce. Koonce was the packers director of player development in 200607 and worked as a special assistant to the athletic director at east carolina, his alma mater, from 2003 to 2006. George koonce handles cases in personal injury, medical malpractice, litigation and has an office in miami, fl. Alumni appearance george koonce june 18 green bay packers. George koonce 1838 alabama george koonce in 1860 united states federal census george koonce was born circa 1838, at birth place, alabama, to wm koonce and salina koonce. Former packers lb george koonce will be appearing at the journey house with bobs discount furniture in milwaukee signing autographs. Koonce shares his story about playing for packers and finding success after retirement.