On Tuesday Jan 8th, former Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz held a book signing on his memoir, “Victor Cruz: Out of the Blue,” while also imparting some sage wisdom to students and holding a signature salsa dance off.
Victor Cruz, the Super Bowl-winning and record-breaking wide receiver, is best known for his explosive plays and salsa touchdown celebrations. While his meteoric rise in the NFL looked like the result of a magical year, it was actually a lifetime in the making.
Out of the Blue is a candid and moving reflection of an overlooked and undersized athlete with an uncommon last name in American football that was determined to beat the odds and earn his chance to succeed.