The hard hat, a true story
by: Jon Gordon
Review by: Steven Giardina
21 great ways to be a teammate. That's the main focus of this book. A heartfelt, tragic, and true story of a kid named George Boiardi. A Cornell lacrosse player who was not only a great teammate and leader but an amazing person as well. He put everyone before himself and on the first day of pre-season camp the coaches knew he was something special. George was a true freshman. Meaning he didn't take a year off, and he could compete with these juniors and seniors almost 3 years older then him. not only did he compete but he had a drive to him like no one the coaches had seen before. George was humble, he kept to himself and never did anything to make kids not like him. until his sophmore year when George started to take an initiative and really come out of his shell. Everybody knows a kid that no matter what they said or did people listened, and that was George. he had such an attitude and personality that people admired. Weather it was on the field or off the field george was a leader. On the field George was a fearless leader who had heart. Off the field George was a kind hearted friend who was never afraid to give someone a helping hand.
The game was a make up game from the day before. George as always was focused and ready, just like every other game. Cornell was up by one and the defender from UNC stepped up and fired a shot. With no hesitation George stepped up and blocked the shot right in the chest. Back then chest protectors for lacrosse didn't protect you much. George got up and walked to the sideline where he collapsed. ambulances arrived at the scene and brought George to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. When the team heard the news it was devastating. kids didn't want to play anymore and they all shut each other out. Untill Georges mother came in the locker and rallyed the team together and told them that George would have wanted them to play. For him. Thats where the name comes in "the hard hat". Every game the hard hat is given out to a different player who went above and beyond expectations and played for the team. Just like George did. They put a number 21 on the hat in honor of george, and put 21 ways to be a great teammate in the back of the book. A great way to end the book. If you like a heart gripping true story and a story that really makes you think about your life then this book is perfect for you.
The game was a make up game from the day before. George as always was focused and ready, just like every other game. Cornell was up by one and the defender from UNC stepped up and fired a shot. With no hesitation George stepped up and blocked the shot right in the chest. Back then chest protectors for lacrosse didn't protect you much. George got up and walked to the sideline where he collapsed. ambulances arrived at the scene and brought George to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. When the team heard the news it was devastating. kids didn't want to play anymore and they all shut each other out. Untill Georges mother came in the locker and rallyed the team together and told them that George would have wanted them to play. For him. Thats where the name comes in "the hard hat". Every game the hard hat is given out to a different player who went above and beyond expectations and played for the team. Just like George did. They put a number 21 on the hat in honor of george, and put 21 ways to be a great teammate in the back of the book. A great way to end the book. If you like a heart gripping true story and a story that really makes you think about your life then this book is perfect for you.
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