LaDainian Tomlinson

Who would have thought that a poor kid from Rosebud, Texas, would grow up to break National Football League (NFL) records and earn the Most Valuable Player title? Success didn't come easily to San Diego Chargers' running back LaDainian Tomlinson. But despite injury and personal loss, he's risen in the NFL ranks to become one of the most popular players of the game. LT helped turn his team into a dominating force in the league. Learn why his teammates call this determined and powerful player "Superman without the Cape."

Who would have thought that a poor kid from Rosebud, Texas, would grow up to break National Football League (NFL) records and earn the Most Valuable Player title? Success didn't come easily to San Diego Chargers' running back LaDainian Tomlinson. But despite injury and personal loss, he's risen in the NFL ranks to become one of the most popular players of the game. LT helped turn his team into a dominating force in the league. Learn why his teammates call this determined and powerful player "Superman without the Cape."

Jeff Savage has written dozens of books for young readers, many of them sports related. His other Amazing Athlete titles include LeBron James, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Danica Patrick, and Travis Pastrana. He frequently visits schools around the country to talk to kids about his work.