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Forgotten Champions

Author : Paul McParlan
Publisher : eBook Partnership
ISBN 13 : 1801500312
Total Pages : 325 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (15 download)

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Download or read book Forgotten Champions written by Paul McParlan and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2021-09-27 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Forgotten Champions vividly recounts Everton's remarkable 1986/87 title win, a feat that tested Howard Kendall's managerial skills to the limit. Lifelong Everton fan and experienced football writer Paul McParlan draws on personal recollections, extensive research and interviews with key team members - Alan Harper, Paul Power and captain Kevin Ratcliffe - to recreate that dramatic season. The book recalls the decisive and emphatic match-winning sequences over Christmas 1986 and Easter 1987 when Everton exhibited some of the most exhilarating football ever produced by an English team. Against all odds, an injury-ravaged Everton side deprived of so many key players for large chunks of the campaign were crowned league champions for the ninth time. It was a magnificent achievement. To date, it is the club's last title. With his unrivalled knowledge of 1986/87, Paul brings that incredible season to life in all its glory in this fascinating, page-turning account.

Forgotten Heroes of Ground Zero

Author : Russell Feliciano
Publisher : Covenant Books, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1638142645
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (381 download)

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Download or read book Forgotten Heroes of Ground Zero written by Russell Feliciano and published by Covenant Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-08-24 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The Bravest” is a label of enormous respect. No higher level of respect can one identify with that of the Fire Department of New York City (FDNY). No greater leadership and traditional institution have I ever been a part of. I never envisioned how my life would virtually spin in so many directions in one year. The dramatic challenge that the FDNY has ahead leaves one breathless.

Lost Champions

Author : Gretchen Atwood
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1620406020
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (24 download)

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Download or read book Lost Champions written by Gretchen Atwood and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many know the story of Jackie Robinson integrating major league baseball in 1947. But few know that the NFL integrated a year earlier, when Kenny Washington stepped on the field for the Los Angeles Rams. He wasn't the only one. Four men broke pro football's color line in 1946, Kenny Washington and Woody Strode with the Los Angeles Rams and Bill Willis and Marion Motley with the Cleveland Browns. Lost Champions traces this history from the early 1930s--when NFL owners first instituted a ban on black players--through pro football's re-integration, to the 1950 NFL Championship Game, which pitted the Rams and Browns against each other in a showdown of the most prolific and advanced offenses pro football had ever seen. But the battle wasn't just waged on the gridiron. Lost Champions shows how efforts to integrate sports sits within the often-ignored history of the civil rights movement in the 1940s. The four players faced animosity and death threats for their role in integration while they and all black Americans were threatened in 1946 by a spike in lynchings, threat of legal expulsion from their own homes, and segregation all the way down to the simple act of going to an amusement park for a bit of relaxation. Finally, Lost Champions explains why these men and their stories have for so long languished in the shadow of Jackie Robinson, and why they too deserve widespread acclaim for integrating what is arguably the most popular sport in America.

Tour De France Champions 1903-2023

Author : A.J. Kingston
Publisher : A.J. Kingston
ISBN 13 : 1839384077
Total Pages : 412 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (393 download)

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Download or read book Tour De France Champions 1903-2023 written by A.J. Kingston and published by A.J. Kingston. This book was released on with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 🚴‍♂️📚 Discover the Unforgettable Journey of Tour de France Champions! 🚴‍♀️📚 The Ultimate Tour de France Book Bundle: Pedaling Through the Centuries Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating journey through the captivating history of Tour de France? Look no further! Introducing the "Tour de France Champions: Pedaling Through the Centuries" book bundle, a four-book collection that will immerse you in the epic tales of triumph, grit, and glory that have shaped the world's most prestigious cycling race. Book 1 - Pedaling Through History: The Early Heroes of Tour de France (1903-1930) Step back in time and witness the dawn of a cycling legend! In this captivating volume, we delve into the awe-inspiring accounts of the early pioneers who braved uncharted roads and grueling terrains to become the heroes of the first-ever Tour de France. From heart-stopping rivalries to historic victories, relive the moments that laid the foundation for a race that would change the world of sports forever. Book 2 - Wheels of Triumph: A Golden Era in Tour de France (1950-1975) Experience the exhilaration of the Tour's golden era as we take you on a thrilling ride through cycling's most enthralling period. Revisit the legendary battles for the yellow jersey, witness the meteoric rise of cycling titans, and revel in the breathtaking moments that defined an unforgettable era of dominance and drama. Book 3 - Breaking Barriers: Women Champions of Tour de France (1977-2005) Get ready to be inspired by the extraordinary stories of fearless women who broke down barriers in a male-dominated sport. Celebrate the courage, determination, and unwavering spirit of the women who defied the odds to compete on the grandest stage of cycling. From their uphill struggles to the groundbreaking moments of victory, this volume shines a spotlight on the trailblazers who changed the face of women's cycling forever. Book 4 - Legends of the Modern Peloton: Tour de France Winners (1990-2023) Zoom into the modern era of the Tour de France, where technological advancements, fierce rivalries, and global talent converge to create an unparalleled spectacle. Discover the electrifying tales of the contemporary champions who have etched their names in cycling lore. From record-breaking feats to stunning comebacks, this volume celebrates the superstars who continue to shape the Tour's legacy in the 21st century. 🚀 Why Choose "Tour de France Champions"? 🚀 🏆 Immerse Yourself in History: Take an unprecedented ride through the milestones and defining moments that have shaped the Tour de France over 120 thrilling years. 🚴‍♀️ Embrace Empowerment: Be inspired by the courageous women who shattered stereotypes and paved the way for gender equality in professional cycling. 🌍 Global Impact: Witness the evolution of a race that transcends borders and captures the hearts of millions worldwide. 🎯 Unforgettable Stories: Experience the highs and lows of the champions who conquered the grueling stages and left an indelible mark on the world of cycling. 📚 Comprehensive Collection: Dive deep into the complete anthology, covering every epoch of the Tour de France from its inception to the modern-day. ⭐ Secure Your Tour de France Champions Bundle Today! ⭐ Don't miss this incredible opportunity to own the ultimate Tour de France book bundle that spans the entire century of cycling history. Whether you're a die-hard fan of the sport, an aspiring cyclist, or simply an enthusiast of legendary tales, this collection is a must-have addition to your library. Click the "Add to Cart" button now to secure your Tour de France Champions bundle and begin the epic journey of "Pedaling Through the Centuries" today! Happy reading and may the spirit of the Tour guide you on a thrilling adventure! 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️📘

Oregon Prizefighters: Forgotten Bare-knuckle Champions of Portland & Astoria

Author : Barney Blalock
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1626199930
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (261 download)

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Download or read book Oregon Prizefighters: Forgotten Bare-knuckle Champions of Portland & Astoria written by Barney Blalock and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2015 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1884, London's prizefighting craze spread to Portland. Since the fights were illegal throughout the States, matches were fought in inconspicuous venues away from unwanted spectators. A winner could be hanged if the loser died. Champions like Dave Campbell, Jack "Nonpareil" Dempsey and "Mysterious" Billy Smith were just a few contenders for the brutal, nearly forgotten sport. Join author Barney Blalock as he reveals the remarkable stories of Oregon's bare-knuckle champions.

When the Forgotten Borough Reigned: The 1964 Little League World Champions

Author : Jeff Ingber
Publisher : Jeff Ingber
ISBN 13 : 098541006X
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (854 download)

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Download or read book When the Forgotten Borough Reigned: The 1964 Little League World Champions written by Jeff Ingber and published by Jeff Ingber. This book was released on 2021-06-16 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 1964 Little League World Series was unique and memorable. The final game was won on a no-hitter spun by a pitcher on an All-Star team from the middle of Staten Island, the "forgotten borough" that appeared to have more in common with the American heartland than the rest of New York City. Not only had a Big Apple team never before even qualified for the World Series, but it was the first time a U.S. team defeated an international one for the championship. The members of the victorious Mid-Island Little League team were treated to a ticker-tape parade in lower Manhattan and a reception by the mayor as well as meetings with celebrities and baseball icons. When the Forgotten Borough Reigned takes the reader back to 1964, a transformational year for America in which baseball still firmly held its position as the treasured national pastime. Months before the opening of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, which quickly led to a tidal wave of change throughout Staten Island, there was a magical summer during which fourteen boys, none older than twelve, experienced a degree of fame few adults ever do while uniting the borough and city in frenzied celebration.

Baseball’s Forgotten Black Heroes

Author : Bill Leibforth
Publisher : Outskirts Press
ISBN 13 : 1977205194
Total Pages : 374 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (772 download)

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Download or read book Baseball’s Forgotten Black Heroes written by Bill Leibforth and published by Outskirts Press. This book was released on 2019-07-09 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1947, Jackie Robinson changed the game of baseball by becoming the first black player on a modern day major league team. Jackie made history with the Brooklyn Dodgers and this story is about Jackie and the seventeen players who followed him. These Black Heroes challenged the status quo and policies of team owners and were part of the first wave of black players who played on the sixteen major league teams that existed in 1947. It was not until 1959 (three years after Jackie retired) that the last of the sixteen teams added a black player to their roster.

Three Rivers Stadium: A Confluence of Champions

Author : The Association of Gentleman Pittsburgh Journalists
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 146714536X
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (671 download)

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Download or read book Three Rivers Stadium: A Confluence of Champions written by The Association of Gentleman Pittsburgh Journalists and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2020 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Erected on the city's Northside in 1970, Three Rivers Stadium was Pittsburgh's home of champions for three decades. It hosted the first-ever World Series game played at night as the Pirates would win their last two titles there. The Pitt-Penn State rivalry in college football was never more heated than under the bright lights of Three Rivers. The Steel Curtain era of the Steelers brought Super Bowl wins and elevated the stadium to become one of the most feared venues in all of professional sports. Locally referred to as the "House that Clemente Built," the stadium was the site of the beloved right fielder's 3,000th hit. Join local sportswriters as they recall the roaring crowds, rocking stands and greatest moments of Three Rivers Stadium.

The Forgotten First

Author : Keyshawn Johnson
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1538705478
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (387 download)

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Download or read book The Forgotten First written by Keyshawn Johnson and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2021-09-21 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The unknown story of the Black pioneers who collectively changed the face of the NFL in 1946. THE FORGOTTEN FIRST chronicles the lives of four incredible men, the racism they experienced as Black players entering a segregated sport, the burden of expectation they carried, and their many achievements, which would go on to affect football for generations to come. More than a year before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball, there was another seismic moment in pro sports history. On March 21,1946, former UCLA star running back Kenny Washington—a teammate of Robinson's in college—signed a contract with the Los Angeles Rams. This ended one of the most shameful periods in NFL history, when African-American players were banned from league play. Washington would not be alone in serving as a pioneer for NFL integration. Just months after he joined the Rams, thanks to a concerted effort by influential Los Angeles political and civic leaders, the team signed Woody Strode, who played with both Washington and Robinson at UCLA in one of the most celebrated backfields in college sports history. And that same year, a little-known coach named Paul Brown of the fledgling Cleveland Browns signed running back Marion Motley and defensive lineman Bill Willis, thereby integrating a startup league that would eventually merge with the NFL. THE FORGOTTEN FIRST tells the story of one of the most significant cultural shifts in pro football history, as four men opened the door to opportunity and changed the sport forever.

Trials and Triumphs of Golf's Greatest Champions

Author : Lyle Slovick
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442261196
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (422 download)

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Download or read book Trials and Triumphs of Golf's Greatest Champions written by Lyle Slovick and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-05-19 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Golf can be a vexing and cruel game, and teaches us much about ourselves. It has been described as “a contest calling for courage, skill, strategy and self-control. It is a test of temper, a trial of honor, a revealer of character.” In the end, as with most of life, success hinges on the character and spirit we possess. But how would our tempers be tested if we suffered a career-threatening injury from a near-fatal car accident, as Ben Hogan did in the prime of his life? How would our honor be preserved if we faced constant derision and racism both on and off the golf course, as Charlie Sifford encountered his entire career? How would our character be revealed if cancer robbed us of the ability to play the game we loved, as it did to Babe Didrikson Zaharias? Would we give in to self pity, or persevere and keep going? In Trials and Triumphs of Golf’s Greatest Champions: A Legacy of Hope, Lyle Slovick has pulled together the inspirational stories of six golfers and a caddy whose strength of character sustained them against the physical and emotional trials that threatened both their careers and lives. In an era when many athletes have lost their luster as role models, the people in this book—Harry Vardon, Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan, Babe Didrikson Zaharias, Charlie Sifford, Ken Venturi, and Bruce Edwards—offer lessons in perseverance, dignity, humility, and faith. Slovick tells each of their stories with rich detail, including the childhoods that shaped their characters, their rise in the world of professional golf, the crises they faced in their lives, their struggles to keep doing what they loved, and their refusal to give up. They had their flaws, to be sure. But when faced with a true test of will, all showed a strength that inspired those around them. The first book to gather the stories of these golfers into a single volume, Trials and Triumphs of Golf’s Greatest Champions offers a unique blend of characters who shared the same love for a game that gave them the courage and fortitude they needed to face whatever life threw their way. This book will not only interest golfers and fans of the game, it will also inspire those who have suffered their own personal setbacks and show them they are not alone in their trials.

Game Faces

Author : Thomas H. Pauly
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 : 0803238177
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (32 download)

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Download or read book Game Faces written by Thomas H. Pauly and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2012-04-01 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This compelling blend of biography and cultural history depicts five important yet nearly forgotten athletes from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries who had a transformative effect on their sports and on the evolution of sports in general. Tom Stevens was the first man to ride a bicycle, ?a high wheeler,? around the world (1884-87). Fanny Bullock Workman completed seven expeditions into the Himalayas between 1898 and 1912. Bill Reid, a Harvard football coach and one of the game?s first professionals, played a key role in saving the sport from a national movement to abolish it in 1905. May Sutton became the National Champion of women?s tennis at the age of sixteen and was the first American woman to triumph at Wimbledon (1905). Barney Oldfield was an early champion of motor car racing (1902) whose aggressive pursuit of crowd appeal and ?outlaw? style rankled his competitors but won him many races. Although they participated in different sports, these five athletes were central to the evolution of sports from casual leisure recreations into serious, commercialized competitions and recognizable approximations of our sports today. Game Faces tracks the powerful influence of money, rules, and mediating organizations on this transformation and examines pitched battles between these champions and their archrivals. The outcomes determined not only the winners but also the future of their sports.

Bears vs. Cardinals

Author : Joe Ziemba
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476688516
Total Pages : 349 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book Bears vs. Cardinals written by Joe Ziemba and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2022-08-31 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In their early years, the Chicago Bears and the Chicago Cardinals-- the two oldest teams in the National Football League --travelled the country with only rare mention in the newspapers. Both teams later saw their official records destroyed by fire. Most of what is now known about those initial seasons is based on often inaccurate statements made many years later. Reconstructing their missing history, this book draws on newly available resources to document the battles and brawls on and off the field, the cunning backroom deals, the financial woes and the 40-year rivalry that endured while both teams were in Chicago. Figures like Al Capone, Red Grange, Jim Thorpe and Bronko Nagurski make appearances in the lore of two old adversaries whose uneasy alliance helped ensure the survival of the fledgling NFL.

The Wasteland

Author : K a Knight
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781399964197
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (641 download)

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Download or read book The Wasteland written by K a Knight and published by . This book was released on 2023-11-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world ended and with it so did the rules. I was stolen from my family and raised in the Wastelands to the North. I did what I had to ensure my survival. I became The Champion, with my history carved into my skin for all to see. Now I spend my days drinking and hiding from my past until four newcomers offer me a job I can't refuse. When my past and future mix I must once again rise and fight. This time it's not for my freedom, it's for my happiness.

Tour de France Champions

Author : Giles Belbin
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750995386
Total Pages : 315 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (59 download)

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Download or read book Tour de France Champions written by Giles Belbin and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2020-07-03 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tour de France is a race like no other, so perhaps it's no surprise that it attracts racers like no other. The winner of the second Tour actually came fifth – but the four racers before him were disqualified for cheating. The 1932 champion credits his win with saving him from capture by the Nazis, as the soldiers recognised him from the podium. One of Britain's best cyclists of the modern era only got into European racing by forging an email. Tour de France Champions is a journey to the summit of cycling, looking at those who have taken on the roads and mountains of France to prevail above all others and win cycling's greatest prize. Giles Belbin presents the stories of all those who have claimed the original and greatest Grand Tour, the one race that still transcends the sport of cycling: the Tour de France.

Champions for Children

Author : Bob Holman
Publisher : Policy Press
ISBN 13 : 1447312597
Total Pages : 366 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (473 download)

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Download or read book Champions for Children written by Bob Holman and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2013-03-06 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Numerous books have been written about Victorian child care pioneers, but few biographical studies have been published about more recent child care and welfare giants. In the revised edition of this classic book, Bob Holman, a champion for children in his own right, looks at the lives of six inspirational individuals who have made significant contributions to the well-being of disadvantaged children. Each of the six discussed - Eleanor Rathbone, Lady Marjory Allen, Clare Winnicott, John Stroud, Barbara Kahan and Peter Townsend - has been important in establishing present systems of child care and welfare, and in stimulating debate around issues which remain high on policy and practitioner agendas. Champions for children is essential reading for childhood and youth studies, sociology of the family, social work, social welfare, academics and students with an interest in child care and welfare issues.

Champions of Naught Six: The Story of the 1906 Cleburne Railroaders

Author : Wiley Whitten
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0557469554
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (574 download)

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Download or read book Champions of Naught Six: The Story of the 1906 Cleburne Railroaders written by Wiley Whitten and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010-05-18 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of the Cleburne Railroaders and the 1906 Texas season. Tris Speaker was an 18 year old rookie that season on his way to Baseball's Hall of Fame. Ft. Worth and Dallas battled for the first half flag, but it was Cleburne at season's end that proved to be the best.

Building Champions

Author : John Stephenson
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1532066295
Total Pages : 371 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (32 download)

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Download or read book Building Champions written by John Stephenson and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2019-01-26 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is 1992 on the east coast of Northern Australia. Rocky Scott is a quiet, gentle man who is passionate about coaching his team of young athletes to attain success, both in the game of football and life. But when he is suddenly struck down with a serious illness and labors to recover over the next year, Rocky ultimately decides that mentoring young lads is his life’s work. After Rocky resigns from his sales job and becomes a maxi-taxi driver, he soon discovers that troubled teenagers are his most challenging passengers. When he realizes that their toughness can be broken down through honest and open conversations, Rocky focuses on coaching the young men to learn valuable life skills, embrace music, and live life without violence, drugs, and alcohol to become respectable members of the community. But when he encourages them to compete in a battle of the bands, no one—not even Rocky—can predict the transformation that results. Building Champions is the story of a determined mentor who helps a group of troubled teens from the wrong side of the tracks to change their attitudes and behaviors and become real-life champions.