User:Nolegirl27/Don Yaeger


Don Yaeger is an American author. In total, he has published 17 books and is currently working on a book about athlete Michael Oher[1]

After graduating from Ball State University in 1984 with a degree in Journalism and History, Yaeger began his career as a reporter for the San Antonio Light. He then moved on to Dallas Morning News, followed by the Florida Times-Union and finally Sports Illustrated, where he held an associate editor position and pursued stories all over the world.[2]

Throughout his career, he has been interviewed on Oprah, Nightline, CNN and Good Morning America.[2]

Currently living in Tallahassee, Fla., Yaeger owns a political consulting firm (180 Consulting) and national/international sports public relations firm (180 Communications). He travels extensively to provide media training to athletes, business leaders and elected officials. He also travels to schools, conferences and other venues as a motivational speaker.[2]

Don Yaeger's New York Times Best-Sellers: "It's Not about the Truth" by Don Yaeger with Mike Pressler; "Ya Gotta Believe" by Tug McGraw with Don Yaeger; "Never Die Easy" by Walter Payton with Don Yaeger; "Under the Tarnished Dome" by Don Yaeger and Douglas S. Looney


References edit

  1. ^ Higgins, Ron. "Michael Oher, Focus of 'The Blind Side' Offers His View", Knoxville News Sentinel, 13 April 2010. Retrieved on 2010-04-25.
  2. ^ a b c Rockwell, Lilly. "Don Yaeger: Lightning Rod.", Tallahassee Magazine, March - April 2010. Retrieved on 2010-04-25.