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This is the untold true story of Tyrone Ty Dye, the unknown defensive lineman for the Washington Redskins, who overcame a failing educational system and an abusive professional football league that were determined to see him fail. From his time as a young man in the Gary Indiana Public School System to his years playing college football at the University of Iowa to his rise to the NFL, Ty's perseverance and positivity have never faltered. Ty Dye's story is not one of wealth or fame, but rather an incomporable drive for education and the many angels along the way who have helped this inspirational story be told. This book is for the young people across the country who are striving, against all odds, to pursue their dreams in a failing educational system.

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J.L.Moses Evans met Tyrone Dye during a snowstorm in Iowa over thirty years ago. Little did she know that this chance encounter would change the trajectory of her life forever. It was Tyrone's perserverance and positivity, despite all his shortcomings and obstacles, that motivated and inspired her. Evans dedicated her life to seeing his story reach the homes of young people across the country. Her own battle with cancer proved challenging, but her conviction allowed her to continue until the very last word was written. Evans's selfless act demonstrates how the impact of one person's life can move another into action.

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