This was a fascinating, quick paced narrative about Tennessee Titans NFL great quarterback, Steve McNair and his young lover who committed a murder/suicide with the both of them.
McNair was a record-setting quarterback both in college and in the NFL, and a very well-liked, all around, community guy and family man. He seemed to have it all, but obviously, led a “double life” and in some cases a “triple life”, with several mistresses, and other involvements.
Well, to his unfortunate end, he came across a very attractive, young, immature beauty of a girlfriend, that he had supplied with vehicles and a nice condo, but she was tremendously jealous and had one of those mindsets of “if I can’t have him, nobody will”.
While they were both over at Steve McNair’s house, and according to the crime scene reports, McNair was asleep on the living room couch, when she put a bullet through his head and two or three more through his chest. She then turned the gun on herself to end they’re very dysfunctional saga.
Even though McNair was the star quarterback, this is far from a “sports/jock” story, this is one of the “whodunit, crime dramas” that the author, R. Barri Flowers is well known for.
It’s a quick read, fast-paced, and very captivating at the same time.
It’s not for everyone, but if you want a good crime drama, that actually features a well-known personality, this is it.
James Donaldson is a Washington State University graduate (’79). After an outstanding basketball career with WSU, he went on to play professional basketball in the NBA with the Seattle Supersonics, San Diego/L.A. Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, and Utah Jazz. He also played for several teams in the European Leagues in Spain, Italy, and Greece, and he toured with The Harlem Globetrotters to wrap up his career. James was an NBA All-Star in 1988 while playing center for the Dallas Mavericks. In 2006, James was inducted into the Pac-10 Sports Hall of Fame and also the Washington State University Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2010, James was elected as a board member for the NBA Retired Players Association.
James frequently conducts speaking engagements (motivational, inspirational, educational) for organizations, schools, and youth groups.
In 2010, James was the recipient of the NBA Legends of Basketball ABC Award, awarded for outstanding contributions in Athletics–Business–Community.
He believes in being a role model for success and professionalism to the scores of young people to whom he devotes so much of his time. He currently serves on several boards and committees and is a member of many organizations.
James believes in developing relationships that create a “Win-Win” environment for everyone involved, and in being the best he can be!
For more information about James Donaldson or to request he speak at your event, contact him at:
www.StandingAboveTheCrowd.com
JamesD@StandingAboveTheCrowd.com
1-800-745-3161 (voicemail & fax)
James Donaldson is the author of “Standing Above The Crowd” and “Celebrating Your Gift of Life” and founder of the Your Gift of Life Foundation which focuses on mental health awareness and suicide prevention, especially pertaining to our school aged children and men.
If you’re interested in having James come and speak to your group of young adults, business entrepreneurs, aspiring political and community leaders, and athletic teams, please contact him at jamesd@yourgiftoflife.org and or leave a personal message for him at 1-800-745-3161. Keep up with him and read about how he is reaching out and making a difference in the lives of so many around the world at www.yourgiftoflife.org
