
An inspiring story of an Hispanic boy who grew up in small-town Texas and became an outstanding educator, who learned important lessons through sports competition, guided by the faith and determination of his mother and his first teacher.

This is the story of Victor Rodriguez, a man who began life with few advantages but who had continuing encouragement to persevere from the people who knew him best. From his earliest days in South Texas in the 1940s he broke many barriers. He and his sisters were among the...