{"product_id":"runs-in-the-family-an-incredible-true-story-of-football-fatherhood-and-belonging-hardcover","title":"Runs in the Family: An Incredible True Story of Football, Fatherhood, and Belonging - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSarah Spain\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDeland McCullough\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA moving Father's Day gift and unforgettable family story, \u003ci\u003eRuns in the Family\u003c\/i\u003e is a revelatory examination of fatherhood, adoption, identity, and generational legacy. Through the true story of an adopted Black man's search for his biological family, this powerful memoir explores the sacrifices, choices, and relationships that shape who we become and where we belong.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eRuns in the Family\u003c\/i\u003e follows the remarkable true story of Deland McCullough, a football coach and father of four whose life was forever changed by the unsealing of his adoption records. His hidden past harbored an astonishing secret. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 1972, sixteen-year-old Carol Briggs gave birth to Jon Kenneth Briggs during a snowstorm in Pittsburgh and made the difficult decision to put him up for adoption, hoping he would land in a stable, two-parent household. Adopted by a well-known Youngstown, Ohio, radio DJ and his wife, Jon was renamed Deland McCullough. Deland's childhood was far from idyllic, disrupted by his adoptive parents' turbulent divorce and his mother's subsequent abusive relationships. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAmid this uncertainty and instability at home, football became a sanctuary, providing Deland with mentorship and a sense of belonging. He learned to channel his insecurities and feelings of disconnection into an unrelenting drive to prove his doubters wrong and surpass the expectations others had for him. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter making the transition from professional player to respected coach, Deland's longing to understand his origins intensified, driven by a desire to fill out his family medical history and piece together the fragmented parts of his identity. The search that ensued led to a life-altering discovery, an examination of family in all its forms, and an exploration of all the ways we inherit, learn, and disrupt generational trauma. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBased on Emmy and Peabody Award-winning sports journalist Sarah Spain's viral ESPN article, \u003ci\u003eRuns in the Family\u003c\/i\u003e is an emotional examination of the sacrifices, choices, and nurturing that shape us and our loved ones. It offers a heartfelt testament to the profound impact of family and the kind of love and mentorship that can forge enduring bonds that transcend biology.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSarah Spain is an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning sports journalist, the host of the iHeart daily women's sports podcast \u003ci\u003eGood Game with Sarah Spain\u003c\/i\u003e and an ESPNW contributor. She has been a jack of all trades in her fourteen years at ESPN, as a radio and podcast host, television personality, producer, and writer. Spain is a graduate of Cornell University, where she competed as a heptathlete and served as cocaptain of the track and field team. She lives in Chicago with her husband, Brad, and their three rescue dogs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDeland McCullough is a celebrated football figure, known for his achievements as a player and coach. A Miami University (Ohio) alumnus and the school's all-time leading rusher, he earned multiple All-Conference and All-American honors. Professionally, he led the NFL in preseason rushing with the Cincinnati Bengals in 1996 and was a CFL All-Star nominee with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 1999. After ending his playing career, he excelled in education and coaching, guiding numerous running backs to season totals of more than one thousand yards, multiple All-Conference and All-American honors, and NFL careers. His coaching accolades include Big Ten Running Backs Coach of the Year and NFL Running Backs Coach of the Year, and he contributed to the Kansas City Chiefs' victory in Super Bowl LIV. An Emmy Award winner and author, McCullough resides in South Bend, Indiana.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.1 x 6.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 03, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48884545454232,"sku":"9781668036280","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/8830\/4024\/files\/KvGH4dfzfS9781668036280.webp?v=1782806737","url":"https:\/\/thepinkflamingobooks.myshopify.com\/products\/runs-in-the-family-an-incredible-true-story-of-football-fatherhood-and-belonging-hardcover","provider":"The Pink Flamingo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}