Virtual Library

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to access some of the resources.

Library Online Resources

 

Biography Resource Center

Learn about the lives of your favorite players with this detailed resource.

 

Ferguson's Career Guidance Center

Use this resource to find information on careers in football, and get tips on how to become a professional football player.

 

General OneFile

Find current football articles from major newspapers, and other sources about your favorite teams. You can also browse the magazine Football Digest.

 

Orlando Sentinel and Other Southeastern Newspapers

Stay up to date and get the latest football-related news.

 

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Library Materials

 

Books about Football Players & Coaches
Read about their lives, on and off the field.

 

Books about Florida Football Teams
Catch up on the struggles and triumphs of the football teams.

 

Football Movies
Experience the drama of the game with these classic football movies.

 

Friday Night Lights on DVD

Get caught up on the hit television series Friday Night Lights based on the bestselling book by H.G. Bissinger.

 

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Did You Know?

 

Get some fast facts about Football:

  • 1979 was the first year of the UCF football program.

  • 26 Florida State Seminole football players have been to the Super Bowl.

  • 2 players and 1 coach from Florida A&M are in the college football hall of fame.

  • FAMU’s championship legacy began in earnest when coach William “Bill”
    Bell, an Ohio State graduate, took over in 1936.

  • The University of Florida has been playing football for 102 Years.

  • The University of Miami Hurricanes hold the record for most players selected in the first round of the NFL draft with 6 selected in 2004.

  • University of South Florida Bulls began playing in 1997 and went to their first bowl game in 2005.

View more facts about Florida teams by visiting the team Web sites.

 

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Web Sites

 

Arena Football
News, scores, and information on arena football.

 

College Football Hall of Fame
Information on players in the College Football Hall of fame.

 

College Football News
Updated news and information on college football.

 

ESPN.com
Information on all things football and other sports.

 

Florida High School Football
High school football news, scores, and player information.

 

Florida High School Sports
Florida High School sports information, including football.

 

NCAA Football
College football news from the National Collegiate Athletic Association .

 

NFL.com
The official Web site of the National Football League.

 

Professional Football Hall of Fame
Information on players in the Professional Football Hall of Fame.

 

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Kids & Teens

 

Library Programs

Meet one of the Orlando Predators!
Join Darrell Campbell, Jr. for an afternoon of fun!

 

Online Library Resources

 

Junior Edition - K12

Read biographies and articles on American Football.

 

Kids InfoBits

Share with your kids the history of football.

 

World Book for Kids
Kids can have fun with football articles and pictures!

 

Library Materials

Books About or By Football Players
Learn from the sports heroes.

 

Run, Catch, Touchdown! Football Fun!
Enjoy these hand-picked football books for kids.

 

Web Sites

 

American Youth Football & Cheer
An international youth football organization established to promote the development of youth with adult leaders in the sport of American football.

 

NFL Tackle Football: Football Operations
Be a part of the local youth football team and enjoy the football experience.

 

NFL Youth Football
Enjoy the NFL experience every time you step on a field.

 

Orlando Predators
Learn all about the Orlando Predators!


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