Victor cruz, the super bowlwinning and recordbreaking wide receiver, is best known for his explosive plays and salsa touchdown celebrations. Al bellogetty images during last years 2720 loss at san francisco, rogers mimicked the dance after intercepting an eli manning. If youve been paying much attention to victor cruz the last two years, or read his book out of the blue, then you know how much his grandmother means to him. But in this case, i know many of you are eager to know what a fellow bbver thinks of the new book, out the blue, by our emerging superstar wide. Jul 03, 2012 out of the blue is a biography about victor cruz and his journey of making it to the nfl. Ny giants salsa dancer victor cruz with girlfriend elaina. Crime is all over but victor stays the path, and becomes a. Jul 14, 2012 victor cruzs rise from undrafted free agent to elite receiver in the n. Im not a victor cruz or giants fan but i enjoyed this book. Cruzs face lit up as he talked about his 3monthold daughter and the book hes finished writing, due out july 3. After missing nearly the entire 2014 and 15 seasons with injuries, giants wr victor cruz is back on the field, celebrating touchdowns with a salsa dance. Out of the blue, young readers edition hardcover june 27, 20. New york giants fans can thank former quarterbacks coach mike sullivan, now the offensive coordinator for the tampa bay buccaneers for victor cruz doing his. You ended up on your dream team, but you werent drafted initially.
Jun 27, 20 victor cruz, the super bowlwinning and recordbreaking wide receiver, is best known for his explosive plays and salsa touchdown celebrations. Dec 18, 2016 the big blue wideout is likely to be the victim of a numbers game in the offseason, so the 176 victory over the lions held a little more meaning to cruz than just a boost to the giants playoff. His autobiography, out of the blue, became a new york times best seller. Oct 09, 2012 giants wide receiver victor cruz became a sensation last season thanks to his propensity for big plays and, of course, his inate ability to salsa in the endzone. Victor cruz is the new york giants wide receiver whose breakout 2011 season catapulted him to stardom. From undrafted free agent to super bowl champion, victor cruz. Professional football player plays wide receiver for the new york giants in the nfl. Cruzs endzone salsa act initially entertaining, but lets be honest increasingly beaten over our heads remains a hot topic. Crime is all over but victor stays the path, and becomes a star football player. Out of the blue, young readers edition by victor cruz. He earned particular notice for his celebrated salsa touchdown dance, which he said he did.
Eightytwo receptions, 1,536 yards, nine touchdowns, one super bowl victory and a whole lot of. Aboveaverage sports autobiography by new york giants star wide receiver cruz. Jul 14, 2012 at this time last year, giants wide receiver victor cruz was worried about just making the team. Out of the blue by victor cruz, peter schrager, paperback barnes. Victor cruz out of the blue by peter schrager is a very inspirational book and has lots of exciting and sad. His wife, in a slimfitting coral gown, danced a salsa with new york giants wide receiver victor cruz, reminiscent of his moves in the end zone after scoring a touchdown. Celia cruz how the queen of salsa changed latin music.
Embarrassed by having to live at home again, he rarely went out. Victor cruz, the super bowl winning and recordbreaking wide receiver, is best known for his explosive plays. Jul 02, 20 victor cruz, the super bowlwinning and recordbreaking wide receiver, is best known for his explosive plays and salsa touchdown celebrations. He played college football at umass, and signed with the new york giants as an undrafted free agent in 2010. The voice from havana the cuban singer, known worldwide as the queen of salsa, grew up in neighborhoods where music was always in. Celia cruz, cuban american singer who reigned for years as the queen of salsa music, electrifying audiences with her wideranging soulful voice and rhythmically compelling music. Carlos rogers isnt going to stop salsa dancing over victor cruz. Victor cruz victor cruzs out of the blue is a fast moving biography that details the rise of new york giants receiver victor cruz. The nfls salsa king victor cruz dances from way onto espn. In 2011, his first full year for the team, he helped lead the club to victory in super bowl xlvi. Victor michael cruz born november 11, 1986 is a former american football wide receiver. Ny giants wideout victor cruz confident hell avoid super.
Not just third downs, he had to overcome passing of friends and family and many injuries that set him back during his rise to the super bowl. Victor cruz said if carlos rogers plans to do another salsa imitation dance, he will consider it an insult. Out of the blue, while also imparting some sage wisdom to students and holding a signature. In 16 games, cruz had 82 receptions for 1,536 yards, a franchise season record. Victor cruz of new york giants says salsa dance imitation. It didnt escape victor cruzs attention that he might have played his last game in metlife stadium as a giant on sunday. Carlos rogers wont be doing any salsa dancing on the field sunday.
Celia cruz how the queen of salsa changed latin music the. Victor cruz, the super bowlwinning and recordbreaking wide receiver, is best known for his explosive plays and salsa touchdown. The son of michael walker, an africanamerican firefighter, and puerto ricanborn blanca cruz, young victor came up in a. Victor cruz visits roosevelt hs, gives his signature salsa. Victor cruzs story is one that anyone will love and get inspired by. Victor cruz and pierre hardy team up to design sneakers that. Victor cruz is a former wide receiver for the new york giants. Out of the blue by victor cruz is a very inspiring and interesting biography. I bought a biography by another athlete and this one came as a recommendation after the order was. Victor cruz puerto ricanafricanamerican american known as. Rachel nichols on victor cruz bio of victor cruz and. Well, if you havent bought one yet, big blue view and the penguin group are. Victor cruz and pierre hardy team up to design sneakers that will blow you away joseph deacetis contributor opinions expressed by forbes contributors are their own.
The big blue wideout is likely to be the victim of a numbers game in. Oct 12, 2012 carlos rogers wont be doing any salsa dancing on the field sunday. Cruz sure remembers that dominance, and he brought it back to life in his recently released book out of the blue, which he wrote with peter schrager of. Out of the blue by victor cruz, peter schrager, paperback.
Rachel nichols on victor cruz bio of victor cruz and salsa. Out of respect for new york giants wide receiver victor cruz, the san francisco 49ers cornerback told. When i reached what felt like rock bottom, i realized i had a responsibility to everyone who believed in me and to kids, like me, who just needed a chance and something to believe in. Throughout the book, doyle remains open and candid, whether shes. Cruz struggled to get to where he is today and this tells how he got past the struggles. Victors signature salsa dance touchdown celebrations are his way of honoring her. If this was victor cruzs goodbye, at least he salsad weirdly. On tuesday, former giants wide receiver victor cruz held a book signing on his memoir, victor cruz.
It is a story of courage strength, and fortitude as he comes from a small new jersey town paterson, which is one the poorest towns in the north east. But, my road was long, windy, full of hurdles, and even some dead ends. Your book out of the blue told such an inspirational story. It contains a few chapters of the history of salsa music, and i feel it does just about as good as job as the other books. Feb 17, 2017 meet roman, a whole new way to treat ed discreetly. Out of respect for new york giants wide receiver victor cruz, the san francisco 49ers cornerback told the new york daily news. Out of the blue is a biography about victor cruz and his journey of making it to the nfl. Victor cruz, victor cruzs twitter page, victor cruzs facebook page, victor cruzs wikipedia page. Indianapolisthere was little to be learned at madonnas news conference thursday other than the fact that the pop star does not regularly watch football, is recovering from a strained hamstring and is a fan of victor cruzs salsa dancing in 20 minutes of mostly lighthearted banter, the star of this years super bowl halftime show made many references to her roots in the midwest. Madonna talks victor cruz, highankle sprains the new. She partnered with reggaeton and hip hop artists right up until a year before her death. The veteran giants wideout scored his first touchdown since 2014, hauling in a 3yard reception in the fourth quarter of new yorks 2019 win against the cowboys on. Sats several times to reach the required score, he promptly flunked out, not once, but twice. Victor cruz tweets rip to his abuela, source of the salsa.
Victor cruzs rise from undrafted free agent to elite receiver in the n. Apr 15, 2019 victor cruz was born in paterson, new jersey, on november 11, 1986. Out of the blue, while also imparting some sage wisdom to. Out of the blue by victor cruz overdrive rakuten overdrive. The general public knows victor cruz for his highlight real catches and trademark salsa dance.
While his meteoric rise in the nfl looked like the result of a magical year, it was actually a lifetime in the making. If you are a football fan it just adds to the book. Watch victor cruz salsa in the end zone for the first time. Aug 14, 2012 surely cruz career seems like it came out of the blue, but once you read this highly recommended book of the same name, youll find out that a whole lot of blood, sweat and tears literally. Cruz always dances the salsa in honor of his puerto rican grandmother and as a reminder of the formidable odds he had to overcome to reach iconic sports status. After scoring a touchdown, cruz always dances the salsa in honor of his puerto rican. Carlos rogers of san francisco 49ers wont be doing victor. Sep 23, 2016 after missing nearly the entire 2014 and 15 seasons with injuries, giants wr victor cruz is back on the field, celebrating touchdowns with a salsa dance. Jul 19, 2012 new york giants fans can thank former quarterbacks coach mike sullivan, now the offensive coordinator for the tampa bay buccaneers for victor cruz doing his salsa dance after he scores a. And i credit all the pictures i used which i borrowed from flikr and got permission. With the giants he won super bowl xlvi over the new england patriots, and made the 2012 pro bowl. Buy a cheap copy of out of the blue book by victor cruz. Elise amendolaassociated press and a pretty good dancer, too. His autobiography, out of the blue, which became a new york times best seller, is an inspiring account of how hard work, perseverance, and support from his loving family drove victors success.
Victor cruz explains to the readers what it takes to get to the top. While his, isbn 9780451416179 buy the out of the blue ebook. Victor cruz book contestenter here to win a copy of out of. Victor cruz, the super bowlwinning and recordbreaking wide receiver, is best known for his explosive plays and salsa. But behind all the glamor and fame is a man who has overcame all odds to achieve greatness. The giants receiver aint doing that salsa dance for nothing. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. If this was victor cruzs goodbye, at least he salsad.
Giants wide receiver victor cruz became a sensation last season thanks to his propensity for big plays and, of course, his inate ability to salsa in the endzone. Oct 10, 2012 victor cruz celebrates a touchdown with his signature salsa dance. A true fan favourite, he is wellknown for his salsa celebrations following a touchdown. When new york giants wr victor cruz hits the end zone, hes no different, but his choice of dance is a family tradition. Victor cruz book contestenter here to win a copy of out. On cruzs recent media tour to promote his new memoir, out of. Carlos rogers isnt going to stop salsa dancing over. I like this book because i can quickly find out about music from all over the world. But he may be best known for his salsa endzone celebration, which had the ultimate showcase during the giants super bowl victory in february.
Cruz and eli manning connected for seven completions and 1 yards in the second quarter alone. May 15, 2019 hardy looked through cruzs wardrobe archive and, together, they landed on three pivotal years in the athletes life and career. Out of the blue by victor cruz meet your next favorite book. Out of the blue, young readers edition by victor cruz goodreads. Oct 10, 2012 then with his teammates cheering him on, he did a sarcastic salsa dance over me, cruz wrote in his book, out of the blue via the sacramento bees matt barrows.
After scoring a touchdown, cruz always dances the salsa in honor of his puerto rican grandmother and as a reminder of the formidable odds he had to overcome to reach iconic sports status. If you are a celia cruz fan and there are many of us be sure to tune in to the 58th annual grammys on february 15, when the the late queen of salsa will be named as a lifetime achievement. He averaged 96 yardspergame, with nine touchdowns, including a 99yarder and a crucial super bowl catch. Giants wr victor cruz is back after two seasons injured. Victor cruz and pierre hardy team up to design sneakers. Jul 19, 2012 new york giants receiver victor cruz says the origin of his end zone salsa dance celebration can be traced back to his grandmother. Out of the blue isbn 9780451416179 pdf epub victor cruz.
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