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Publisher : Sura Books
ISBN 13 : 9788174786449
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (864 download)
Download or read book Bio-Sporting Legends written by and published by Sura Books. This book was released on with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Kate Buford
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 : 0803240899
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (32 download)
Download or read book Native American Son written by Kate Buford and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive biography of the legendary figure who defined excellence in American sports: Jim Thorpe, arguably the greatest all-around athlete in U.S. history. With clarity and an eye for detail, Kate Buford traces the pivotal moments of Thorpe’s incomparable career: growing up in the tumultuous Indian Territory of Oklahoma; leading the Carlisle Indian Industrial School football team to victories against the country’s finest college teams; winning gold medals in the 1912 Olympics pentathlon and decathlon; defining the burgeoning sport of professional football; and playing long, often successful—and previously unexamined—years in professional baseball. At the same time, however, Buford recounts the difficulties Thorpe faced as a Native American. We also see the infamous loss of his Olympic medals, stripped from him because he had previously played professional baseball, an event that would haunt Thorpe for the rest of his life. We see his struggles with alcoholism and personal misfortune, and how he came to distrust many of the hands extended to him. We learn the details of his vigorous advocacy for Native American rights while he chased a Hollywood career, and the truth behind the supposed reinstatement of his Olympic record in 1982. Here is the story of a complex, iconoclastic, profoundly talented man whose life encompassed both tragic limitations and truly extraordinary achievements.
Author : Matt Christopher
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 0316094978
Total Pages : 60 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (16 download)
Download or read book Jackie Robinson written by Matt Christopher and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2009-12-19 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of legendary Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play major league baseball, is recounted in this title.
Author : Matt Christopher
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 0316667129
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (166 download)
Download or read book Kobe Bryant written by Matt Christopher and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2021-01-05 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The #1 sports series for kids takes readers on the court and behind the scenes with beloved NBA icon Kobe Bryant in this inspiring biography. As the son of Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former NBA player and star of various European teams, Kobe spent his childhood watching professional basketball. From the moment he could pick up a ball, he was learning to dribble and shoot. His basketball education was unique -- a combination of lessons on basic fundamentals, one-on-one games against his dad, and observation and analysis of the world's best players. At age eighteen, Kobe was given the chance to prove his skills when he was drafted into the NBA. Fresh out of high school, Kobe showed that he had the talent and heart to make it in the pros -- and the rest is history. This biography gives readers a courtside seat to the achievements of one of basketball's greatest legends as it traces Kobe's life from childhood to his five NBA championships to his successful career outside of the game to his tragic death and lasting legacy.
Author : Christopher Daly
Publisher : Outskirts Press
ISBN 13 : 9781478799320
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (993 download)
Download or read book Hub Heroes: Revealing Profiles of Boston Sports Legends...and More written by Christopher Daly and published by Outskirts Press. This book was released on 2018-07-24 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For anyone who writes biographically about these heroes, it's vital to provide some little-known, surprising facts to give the reader a better idea of what they were really like and give a fuller picture of their lives. I hope I have succeeded in that regard. This book is a collection of no-holds-barred profiles and commentary drawn mostly from my interviews--many one-on-one--with legendary athletes, as well as one iconic broadcaster. I have added interesting facts gleaned from historical research to bring these heroes into sharper focus. In summary, this book is a combination of memoir, biography, and sports history. --from the Introduction to Hub Heroes
Author : Matt Christopher
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 0316094013
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (16 download)
Download or read book Michael Jordan written by Matt Christopher and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2009-12-19 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don't miss this action-packed and informative look at the life and achievements of a basketball legend! Matt Christopher, the number one sports writer for kids, profiles basketball superstar Michael Jordan, covering his childhood, college career, rookie years, professional career highlights, and even his short stint in minor league baseball. Written in Matt Christopher's easy-to-read style and complete with incredible photos and Michael Jordan's key stats, this comprehensive biography will entertain and educate.
Author : Russell Roberts
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1728268540
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (282 download)
Download or read book 100 Baseball Legends Who Shaped Sports History written by Russell Roberts and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2003-08-01 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn all about the amazing lives and careers of 100 of the greatest baseball players of all time with this fact-filled biography collection for kids. Educational and engaging, 100 Baseball Legends Who Shaped Sports History features: Simple, easy-to-read, and freshly updated text Illustrated portraits of each player Fascinating facts and stats A timeline, trivia questions, project ideas and more! From Cy Young to Lou Gherig, Jackie Robinison to Hank Aaron, George Brett to Derek Jeter and many more, readers will be introduced to the lives and feats of the greatest athletes ever to play baseball. Organized chronologically, 100 Baseball Legends Who Shaped Sports History offers a look at the amazing talent and skill of these players and how their accomplishments and careers have influenced the sport from its very beginnings all the way through the present day.
Author : Russell Roberts
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1728279291
Total Pages : 125 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (282 download)
Download or read book 100 Athletes Who Shaped Sports History written by Russell Roberts and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2003-11-01 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Epic athletes have been changing the game for a long time! Learn all about the fascinating lives and tremendous impact of 100 extraordinary athletes from around the world with this fact-filled biography collection for kids Educational and engaging, 100 Athletes Who Shaped Sports History features: Simple, easy-to-read text that has been freshly updated and includes figures like Misty Copeland, Tony Hawk, Michael Phelps, and Usain Bolt Illustrated portraits of each figure Fascinating facts and stats about athletes from dozens of different sports disciplines A timeline, trivia questions, project ideas and more! From Joe Louis to Gordie Howe, Arnold Palmer to Pelé, Michelle Kwan to Serena Williams and many more, readers will be introduced to sports legends throughout history. Organized chronologically, 100 Athletes Who Shaped Sports History offers a look at the incredible lives, record-breaking achievements, and remarkable dedication of athletes who have inspired countless fans all over the world.
Author : Robert W. Wheeler
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN 13 : 0806174307
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (61 download)
Download or read book Jim Thorpe written by Robert W. Wheeler and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2012-11-28 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born in 1888 in Oklahoma Territory, Jim Thorpe was a Sac and Fox Indian. After attending the Sac and Fox agency school and Haskell Indian Junior College in Lawrence, Kansas, he transferred to Carlisle Indian School in Pennsylvania. At Carlisle he led the football team to victories over some of the nation’s best college teams-Army, Navy, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Pennsylvania, and Nebraska. In 1912 he participated in the Olympic Games in Stockholm, winning both the decathlon and pentathlon. It was then that King Gustav V of Sweden dubbed him "the world’s greatest athlete." Between 1913 and 1919, Thorpe played professional baseball for the New York Giants, the Cincinnati Reds, and the Boston Braves. In 1915 he began playing professional football with the Canton (Ohio) Bulldogs. When the top teams were organized into the American Professional Football Association in 1920, Thorpe was named the first president of the league, which was renamed the National Football League in 1922. Throughout his career he excelled in every sport he played, earning King Gustav’s accolade many times over.
Author : Howard Bryant
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0358036186
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (58 download)
Download or read book Rickey written by Howard Bryant and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2022-06-07 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Seldom does a sports biography—especially a page-turner—so comprehensively explain the forces that made an icon the way they are.” – Sports Illustrated From the author of The Last Hero: A Life of Henry Aaron comes the definitive biography of Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball’s epic leadoff hitter and base-stealer who also stole America’s heart over nearly five electric decades in the game. Few names in the history of baseball evoke the excellence and dynamism that Rickey Henderson’s does. He holds the record for the most stolen bases in a single game, and he’s scored more runs than any player ever. “If you cut Rickey Henderson in half, you’d have two Hall of Famers,” the baseball historian Bill James once said. But perhaps even more than his prowess on the field, Rickey Henderson’s is a story of Oakland, California, the town that gave rise to so many legendary athletes like him. And it’s a story of a sea change in sports, when athletes gained celebrity status and Black players finally earned equitable salaries. Henderson embraced this shift with his trademark style, playing for nine different teams throughout his decades-long career and sculpting a brash, larger-than-life persona that stole the nation’s heart. Now, in the hands of critically acclaimed sportswriter and culture critic Howard Bryant, one of baseball’s greatest and most original stars finally gets his due.
Author : Joseph Siegman
Publisher : University of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 : 1496201884
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (962 download)
Download or read book Jewish Sports Legends written by Joseph Siegman and published by University of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2020-08-01 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the 1972 Olympics one sportswriter referred to Mark Spitz, winner of seven gold medals, as “the first great Jewish athlete.” He couldn’t have been more wrong. As Jewish Sports Legends shows, Jews have excelled at athletics for centuries. This engaging volume illuminates the lives and unforgettable accomplishments of Jews in virtually every major sport played worldwide. Baseball stars Sandy Koufax and Hank Greenberg, basketball’s Red Auerbach and Dolph Schayes, and football’s Sid Luckman and Marv Levy are only a few notable examples. With photographs accompanying almost every sports personality, this fifth edition introduces some famous and some not-so-famous Jewish sports greats throughout history. More than eighty new entries have been added to the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame since 2005, among them Lyle Alzado, Max Baer, Ira Berkow, Kenny Bernstein, Sasha Cohen, Shawn Green, Donna Geils Orender, Aly Raisman, and Bud Selig. While most of those profiled are professional sport champions and Olympic gold medalists, the book also features great coaches, officials, journalists, and other significant contributors in every major sport.
Author : Joe Orlando
Publisher : Zyrus Press
ISBN 13 : 9781933990217
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (92 download)
Download or read book Collecting Sports Legends written by Joe Orlando and published by Zyrus Press. This book was released on 2008-12 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive guide takes the reader on a historical journey, providing an in-depth look at the icons of sport, captured through their greatest collectibles. Composed by the leading experts in the field, never before has one book covered such a variety of hobby subjects. For those interested in building a fine collection of sports memorabilia, from baseball cards to autographs to game-used bats, each subject is covered in great detail. Within each chapter, the best of the best has been selected by the experts. Whether you are a hardcore collector or just an avid sports fan, this book not only helps bring the legends of sport to life but it provides crucial tips on how to assemble a world class collection. From Babe Ruth to Tiger Woods, from Wilt Chamberlain to Joe Namath, every major sport is covered. This book contains hundreds of sports memorabilia images, including many of the finest examples in the world.
Author : Kate Buford
Publisher : Knopf
ISBN 13 : 0375413243
Total Pages : 479 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (754 download)
Download or read book Native American Son written by Kate Buford and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2010 with total page 479 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicles defining moments in the career of the preeminent American athlete, from his contributions to college football and gold-medal wins at the 1912 Olympics to his role in shaping professional football and baseball, in a portrait that also discusses his private struggles and political views.
Author : Archana Srinivasan
Publisher : Sura Books
ISBN 13 : 9788174785220
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (852 download)
Download or read book World Famous Artists written by Archana Srinivasan and published by Sura Books. This book was released on 2004-09 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Short life sketches of 14 artists.
Author : Garry Whannel
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134698712
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (346 download)
Download or read book Media Sport Stars written by Garry Whannel and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2005-07-08 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Media Sport Stars considers how masculinity and male identity are represented through images of sport and sport stars. From the pre-radio era to today's specialist TV channels, newspaper supplements and websites, Whannel traces the growing cultural importance of sport and sportmen, showing how the very practices of sport are still bound up with the production of masculinities. Through a series of case studies of British and American sportsmen, Whannel traces the emergence of of the sporting 'hero' and 'star' , and considers the ways in which the lives of sport stars are narrated through the media. Focusing on figures like Muhammad Ali and David Beckham, whose fame has spread well beyond the world of sport, he shows how growing media coverage has helped produced a sporting system, and examines how modern celebrity addresses the issues of race and nation, performance and identity, morality and violence. From Babe Ruth to Mike Tyson, Media Sport Stars demonstrates that, in an era in which both morality and masculinity are percieved to be 'in crisis', sport holds a central place in contemporary culture, and sport stars become the focal point for discourses of masculinity and morality.
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Publisher : Sura Books
ISBN 13 : 9788174784995
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (849 download)
Download or read book Famous Greek Personalities written by and published by Sura Books. This book was released on with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Black Publishing
Publisher : Black Publishing
ISBN 13 : 130478794X
Total Pages : 91 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (47 download)
Download or read book Michael Jordan - The Immortal Legacy: Unauthorized Biography written by Black Publishing and published by Black Publishing. This book was released on 2024-01-08 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: UNAUTHORIZED BIOGRAPHY MICHAEL JORDAN: THE IMMORTAL LEGACY Are you ready to embark on a fascinating journey through the life and career of one of the greatest sports legends of all time? Welcome to "Michael Jordan: The Immortal Legacy," a book that will immerse you in the world of Michael Jordan, beyond the basketball court. This book offers you a unique opportunity to explore the life, passion and lasting impact of a figure who has inspired millions of people around the world. The 5 Main Themes of the Book: 1. Excellence in Sports 2. Legacy Beyond the Court 3. Leadership Lessons 4. Continuous Inspiration 5. The Person Behind the Icon CONTENT (30 CHAPTERS) Introduction PART I: THE BEGINNING OF A LEGEND Birth Of A Star Growing Up In North Carolina The Road To Greatness PART II: THE COLLEGE CAREER Years At The University Of North Carolina The Winning Shot At The Ncaa Championship PART III: THE RISE OF THE NBA Nba Draft And Arrival With The Chicago Bulls The Development Of "Air Jordan" First Steps To Nba Greatness PART IV: THE DOMINANCE OF THE 1990S The First Nba Title The Epic Rivalry With The Detroit Pistons The Era Of Multiple Titles PART V: RETIREMENT AND RETURN Surprise Retirement In 1993 Brief Baseball Career Triumphant Return In 1995 PART VI: LEGACY OFF THE COURT Air Jordans And The Shoe Business Michael Jordan As A Pop Culture Icon Michael Jordan's Philanthropy PART VII: THE FINAL YEARS IN THE NBA The Last Titles With The Chicago Bulls Final Retirement In 1999 Career With The Washington Wizards PART VIII: THE TRANSITION TO OWNERSHIP Michael Jordan As Owner Of The Charlotte Hornets Jordan's Influence On The Nba PART IX: THE ENDURING LEGACY Comparison To Other Sports Legends Leadership Lessons From Michael Jordan The Impact On Basketball Culture PART X: MICHAEL JORDAN'S PERSONAL LIFE. Jordan's Personal Relationships Off-Court Challenges And Triumphs PART XI: REFLECTIONS ON LEGACY Michael Jordan's Most Inspirational Quotes Michael Jordan's Legacy Today The Immortal Legacy Of Michael Jordan PHRASES
