What Washington Can Learn from the World of Sports

In The Triumph of Character, George Allen—former U.S. Senator, former Virginia Governor, and son of NFL Hall of Fame coach George Allen, Sr.—brings together two of America’s greatest passions: politics and sports. Through personal stories, anecdotes, and interviews, Allen shows what Washington could learn from the greatest moments—and failures—in sports, as well as from the spirit and principles of fair play, hard work, and keeping score.

George F. Allen played football (he was named All-ACC Academic Team quarterback in 1972) and rugby for the University of Virginia, from which he graduated with a B.A. in history and a law degree. He has served as a United States Senator and Congressman, Governor of Virginia, and Delegate in the Virginia General Assembly (elected to the seat once held by Thomas Jefferson). Currently, he is president of George Allen Strategies, LLC, serves on the boards of several technology companies, is the Reagan Ranch Presidential Scholar for the Young America's Foundation, and serves as chairman of the American Energy Freedom Center. He and his wife, Susan, reside near Mt. Vernon in Fairfax County and have three children: Tyler, Forrest, and Brooke. He is the son of Hall of Fame football coach George Allen and brother of Redskins General Manager Bruce Allen.