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The 100 Greatest Days in New York Sports

Author : Stuart Miller
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1538126869
Total Pages : 381 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (381 download)

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Download or read book The 100 Greatest Days in New York Sports written by Stuart Miller and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-03-06 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York City sports history, like the city itself, is noisy, confident, and endlessly fascinating. This is the city where Joe Louis struck a blow against the Nazis, where major league baseball was integrated, and where marathons and professional tennis came into their own. The 100 Greatest Days in New York Sports, Updated Edition, recounts New York’s greatest sporting moments, from Jackie Robinson integrating baseball to the Ali-Frazier fight to the New York Giants stunning the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII. It covers dramatic sporting events involving the likes of Babe Ruth, Muhammad Ali, Serena Williams, Reggie Jackson, Dr. J, Joe Namath, and many more. This updated edition features a new, chronological approach to highlight the remarkable history and development of sports in the city and the nation. It also includes many new moments, an updated ranking, and a single list that incorporates events that took place outside the city but involved New York teams. Pick a sport—baseball, football, basketball, boxing, tennis—and in every case New York has had front-row seats for the sport’s major developments and most memorable events. The 100 Greatest Days in New York Sports illuminates how important sports are to the life of New York and the city’s preeminent place in American sports history. It’s about all the “firsts” that occurred here, the many titles that have been won, and all the drama in between.

The Greatest Moments in Sports

Author : Len Berman
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1402220995
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (22 download)

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Download or read book The Greatest Moments in Sports written by Len Berman and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fun and memorable read for parents and children alike, The Greatest Moments in Sports serves as the perfect introduction to the world of sports.

Willie Mays

Author : Matt Doeden
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books
ISBN 13 : 0761353704
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (613 download)

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Download or read book Willie Mays written by Matt Doeden and published by Twenty-First Century Books. This book was released on 2010-08-01 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicles the life and baseball career of center fielder Willie Mays.

The Baseball 100

Author : Joe Posnanski
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1982180609
Total Pages : 702 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (821 download)

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Download or read book The Baseball 100 written by Joe Posnanski and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 702 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Winner of the CASEY Award for Best Baseball Book of the Year “An instant sports classic.” —New York Post * “Stellar.” —The Wall Street Journal * “A true masterwork…880 pages of sheer baseball bliss.” —BookPage (starred review) * “This is a remarkable achievement.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) A magnum opus from acclaimed baseball writer Joe Posnanski, The Baseball 100 is an audacious, singular, and masterly book that took a lifetime to write. The entire story of baseball rings through a countdown of the 100 greatest players in history, with a foreword by George Will. Longer than Moby-Dick and nearly as ambitious,? The Baseball 100 is a one-of-a-kind work by award-winning sportswriter and lifelong student of the game Joe Posnanski. In the book’s introduction, Pulitzer Prize–winning commentator George F. Will marvels, “Posnanski must already have lived more than two hundred years. How else could he have acquired such a stock of illuminating facts and entertaining stories about the rich history of this endlessly fascinating sport?” Baseball’s legends come alive in these pages, which are not merely rankings but vibrant profiles of the game’s all-time greats. Posnanski dives into the biographies of iconic Hall of Famers, unfairly forgotten All-Stars, talents of today, and more. He doesn’t rely just on records and statistics—he lovingly retraces players’ origins, illuminates their characters, and places their accomplishments in the context of baseball’s past and present. Just how good a pitcher is Clayton Kershaw in the 21st-century game compared to Greg Maddux dueling with the juiced hitters of the nineties? How do the career and influence of Hank Aaron compare to Babe Ruth’s? Which player in the top ten most deserves to be resurrected from history? No compendium of baseball’s legendary geniuses could be complete without the players of the segregated Negro Leagues, men whose extraordinary careers were largely overlooked by sportswriters at the time and unjustly lost to history. Posnanski writes about the efforts of former Negro Leaguers to restore sidelined Black athletes to their due honor and draws upon the deep troves of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and extensive interviews with the likes of Buck O’Neil to illuminate the accomplishments of players such as pitchers Satchel Paige and Smokey Joe Williams; outfielders Oscar Charleston, Monte Irvin, and Cool Papa Bell; first baseman Buck Leonard; shortstop Pop Lloyd; catcher Josh Gibson; and many, many more. The Baseball 100 treats readers to the whole rich pageant of baseball history in a single volume. Engrossing, surprising, and heartfelt, it is a magisterial tribute to the game of baseball and the stars who have played it.

The 20 Greatest Moments in New York Sports History

Author : Todd Ehrlich
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1683584589
Total Pages : 426 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (835 download)

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Download or read book The 20 Greatest Moments in New York Sports History written by Todd Ehrlich and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-09-19 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can you guess the most memorable sports moments to happen in the Big Apple? Collected together for the first time, The 20 Greatest Moments in New York Sports History chronicles the most memorable sporting events to be held in New York, ranking them based on importance and effect on the sport (and city). Broken down into four parts, each event will include the storyline that led up to the moment, original materials from the media coverage of the event, a column from a local journalist to lend perspective, and finally first-person accounts from the men and women that made these moments happen. Veteran journalists Todd Ehrlich and Gary Myers dive deep into each of these moments, sharing why they are so special and the reason we still talk about them today. Including original interviews and information previously unreleased, The 20 Greatest Moments in New York Sports History is not only for the New York sports fan, but anyone who appreciates the amazing effect that baseball, basketball, football, hockey, tennis, golf, boxing, and numerous other sports can have on our cities and country as a whole. So...which event will be at the top? Roger Maris breaking The Babe's Home Run record? Willis Reed hobbling onto the count before game seven against the Lakers in the 1970 NBA Finals? David Tyree's "Helmet Catch" in Super Bowl XLII? Mark Messier's guarantee before the 1994 Stanley Cup? Tiger Woods dominating on Bethpage's "Black Course" to win the 2002 US Open? Or perhaps the bout at Madison Square Garden between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier? There's only one way to find out!

The Sports 100

Author : Associated Press
Publisher : Sports Publishing LLC
ISBN 13 : 9781582612065
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book The Sports 100 written by Associated Press and published by Sports Publishing LLC. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume recalls, in stories and photographs, the most memorable sports figures and feats of the twentieth century, according to the Associated Press. The athletes are presented in alphabetical order.

The Other Islands of New York City: A History and Guide (Third Edition)

Author : Sharon Seitz
Publisher : The Countryman Press
ISBN 13 : 1581578865
Total Pages : 347 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (815 download)

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Book Synopsis The Other Islands of New York City: A History and Guide (Third Edition) by : Sharon Seitz

Download or read book The Other Islands of New York City: A History and Guide (Third Edition) written by Sharon Seitz and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2011-06-06 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A well-written and comprehensive tale . . . a lively history of the people and events that forged modern-day New York City.”—The Urban Audubon Experience a seldom-seen New York City with journalists and NYC natives Sharon Seitz and Stuart Miller as they show you the 42 islands in this city’s diverse archipelago. Within the city’s boundaries there are dozens of islands—some famous, like Ellis, some infamous, like Rikers, and others forgotten, like North Brother, where Typhoid Mary spent nearly 30 years in confinement. While the spotlight often falls on the museums, trends, and restaurants of Manhattan, the city’s other islands have vivid and intriguing stories to tell. They offer the day-tripper everything from nature trails to military garrisons. This detailed guide and comprehensive history will give you a sense of how New York City’s politics, population, and landscape have evolved over the last several centuries through the prism of its islands. Full of practical information on how to reach each island, what you’ll see there, and colorful stories, facts, and legends, The Other Islands of New York City is much more than a travel guide.

Upon Further Review

Author : Mike Pesca
Publisher : Twelve
ISBN 13 : 145559699X
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (555 download)

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Download or read book Upon Further Review written by Mike Pesca and published by Twelve. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Mike Pesca, host of the popular Slate podcast The Gist, comes the greatest sports minds imagining how the world would change if a play, trade, injury, or referee's call had just gone the other way. "Intriguing...thought provoking...delightful." --The Washington Post No announcer ever proclaimed: "Up Rises Frazier!" "Havlicek commits the foul, trying to steal the ball!" or "The Giants Lose the Pennant, The Giants Lose The Pennant!" Such moments are indelibly etched upon the mind of every sports fan. Or rather, they would be, had they happened. Sports are notoriously games of inches, and when we conjure the thought of certain athletes - like Bill Buckner or Scott Norwood - we can't help but apply a mental tape measure to the highlight reels of our minds. Players, coaches, and of course fans, obsess on the play when they ask, "What if?" Upon Further Review is the first book to answer that question. Upon Further Review is a book of counterfactual sporting scenarios. In its pages the reader will find expertly reported histories, where one small event is flipped on its head, and the resulting ripples are carefully documented, the likes of... What if the U.S. Boycotted Hitler's Olympics? What if Bobby Riggs beat Billie Jean King? What if Bucky Dent popped out at the foot of the Green Monster? What if Drew Bledsoe never got hurt? Upon Further Review takes classic arguments conducted over pints in a pub and places them in the hands of dozens of writers, athletes, and historians. From turning points that every sports fan rues or celebrates, to the forgotten would-be inflection points that defined sports, Upon Further Review answers age old questions, and settles the score, even if the score bounced off the crossbar.

"Then Bavaro Said to Simms. . ."

Author : Steve Zipay
Publisher : Triumph Books
ISBN 13 : 1617490288
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (174 download)

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Download or read book "Then Bavaro Said to Simms. . ." written by Steve Zipay and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for every sports fan who follows the New York Giants, this account goes behind the scenes to peek into the private world of the players, coaches, and decision makers—all while eavesdropping on their personal conversations. From the locker room to the sidelines and inside the huddle, the book includes comments that allow readers to relive the highlights and the celebrations.

So Many Ways to Lose

Author : Devin Gordon
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 006294004X
Total Pages : 552 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book So Many Ways to Lose written by Devin Gordon and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This is a weird, wonderful, and essential book about both America and its pastime. It’s about a place as vast as New York City and as intimate as the human heart. Fred Exley meets Richard Ben Cramer—a funny, wild, heartfelt, and keenly observed portrait of yearning itself.”—Wright Thompson, New York Times bestselling author of The Cost of These Dreams “Mr. Gordon’s ability to explain the Sisyphean plight of all Mets fans is truly remarkable. Bravo!”—Ron Darling, New York Times bestselling author of Game 7, 1986 The Mets lose when they should win. They win when they should lose. And when it comes to being the worst, no team in sports has ever done it better than the Mets. In So Many Ways to Lose, author and lifelong Mets fan Devin Gordon sifts through the detritus of Queens for a baseball history like no other. Remember the time the Mets lost an All-Star after Yoenis Céspedes got charged by a wild boar? Or the time they blew a six-run ninth-inning lead at the peak of a pennant race? Or the time they fired their manager before he ever managed a game? Sure you do. It was only two years ago, and it was all in the same season. The Mets have an unrivaled gift for getting it backward, doing the impossible, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat, and then snatching defeat right back again. And yet, just ask any Mets fan: Amazing and/or miraculous postseason runs are as much a part of our team's identity as losing 120 games in 1962. The DNA of seasons like 1969, the original Miracle Mets, and the 1973 “Ya Gotta Believe” Mets, who went from last place to Game 7 of the World Series in two months, and the powerhouse 1986 Mets, has encoded in us this hapless instinct that a reversal of fortune is always possible. It’s happened before. It’s kind of our thing. And now we've got Steve Cohen's hedge-fund billions to play with! What could go wrong? In this hilarious history of the Mets and love letter to the art of disaster, Devin Gordon presents baseball the way it really is, not in the wistful sepia tones we've come to expect from other sportswriters. Along the way, he explains the difference between being bad and being gifted at losing, and why this distinction holds the key to understanding the true amazin’ magic of the New York Mets.

The Mad Dog 100

Author : Chris Russo
Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 : 0767914627
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (679 download)

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Download or read book The Mad Dog 100 written by Chris Russo and published by Crown. This book was released on 2004-05-04 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential book for any sports fan, from one of the reigning kings ofsports talk radio, Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo Sports fans Which was the greater achievement, Ted Williams’s .406 season or Joe DiMaggio’s 56-game hitting streak? Who would dominate the ultimate Pebble Beach showdown? Ben Hogan or Tiger Woods? Who was really the most important athlete of the twentieth century?If you love sports, there’s only one thing better than a good game—and that’s a good argument. Who’s the best ever? The worst ever? Underrated? Overpaid? Now, in his long-awaited and completely original book—updated for the 2003 sports season—Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo sets up and breaks down the hundred greatest sports arguments of all time. In classic Mad Dog style, each chapter tackles a classic sports debate and takes sides with the lively and authoritative opinions that have made him one of the top radio personalities in the country. Whether you agree with The Dog—or agree to disagree with the book’s often controversial conclusions—The Mad Dog 100 is the perfect companion for any sports fan.

Goal!

Author : Mark Stewart
Publisher : Millbrook Press
ISBN 13 : 1512458023
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (124 download)

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Download or read book Goal! written by Mark Stewart and published by Millbrook Press. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting to engage reluctant readers! What goal caused the most legendary celebration in soccer history? Who invented the bicycle kick? Who was the first player to score 1,000 goals? Get the full story on scoring goals in soccer, from the earliest days to the present. This book is full of facts about the sport’s greatest goals and the women and men who scored them.

The Ultimate Book of Sports Movies

Author : Ray Didinger
Publisher : Running Press Adult
ISBN 13 : 0762439211
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (624 download)

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Download or read book The Ultimate Book of Sports Movies written by Ray Didinger and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2009-09-22 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guys love movies. Especially sports movies, where every underdog has his day, every team achieves glory, and every hero gets his moment of redemption. Next to watching Monday Night Football, there's nothing more enjoyable than plopping down on the couch with the remote and a bottle of beer and firing up the special-edition DVD of Rocky, Hoosiers, Caddyshack, or any other fan favorite. Now, two nationally renowned sports media personalities take on the task of ranking the top 100 sports movies of all time, including entertaining and informative lists, special features, and contributions from over 75 top sports figures. From drama to comedy to tragedy to documentary, all the greatest sports films are here, brought to life through detailed summaries, fun facts and trivia, behind-the-scenes revelations, plus images from the greatest moments in sports film history. Original comments from some of the top personalities in sports and entertainment -- including Peyton and Eli Manning, Charles Barkley, Tony Romo, James Gandolfini, Bill Parcells, Dennis Quaid, Arnold Palmer, and many more -- provide further insight and marketing punch.

The Best Pittsburgh Sports Arguments

Author : John Mehno
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1402248016
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (22 download)

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Download or read book The Best Pittsburgh Sports Arguments written by John Mehno and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2007 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every sports fan knows that the only thing better than watching sports is arguing about them - picking the best, the worst and who will come out on top.

The 100 Most Important Sporting Events in American History

Author : Lew Freedman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781786845269
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (452 download)

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Download or read book The 100 Most Important Sporting Events in American History written by Lew Freedman and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book ranks 100 of the greatest moments in sports, reflecting on the dramatic impact of the events as well as their greater influence on American society of the time. The work showcases the social, historical, and cultural background of memorable games, teams, and athletes, highlighting the enduring value and importance of each selection.

Drawing a Crowd

Author : Bill Gallo
Publisher : Jonathan David Pub
ISBN 13 : 0824604210
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (246 download)

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Download or read book Drawing a Crowd written by Bill Gallo and published by Jonathan David Pub. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring hundreds of gems that will delight the eye as well as the heart, Drawing a Crowd brings together the best of the work of distinguished New York Daily News sports cartoonist Bill Gallo. Peppered with the artist's unique perspective, this book proves why Gallo, long a New York secret, is truly a national treasure.

My Greatest Day in Football

Author : Murray Goodman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781612772264
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (722 download)

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Download or read book My Greatest Day in Football written by Murray Goodman and published by . This book was released on 2014-03-20 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Great games remembered by legendary players and coaches "For folks who have been around for a while, this book will conjure up many a great memory. And for younger readers, it will provide a fine history lesson and some excellent insight into the way the sport has evolved."--From the foreword by Beano Cook First published in 1948, My Greatest Day in Football is a collection of reminiscences and stories from football's early stars. College football games were the most memorable moments for many of these players and coaches, though some highlight professional and even high school games. Sam "Slingin' Sammy" Baugh recounts the National League Championship game played at Wrigley Field during his rookie season; Felix A. "Doc" Blanchard, nicknamed "Mr. Inside" for his powerful running attack, describes the triumphant day when Army ended its thirteen-year losing streak to Notre Dame; and Glenn Scobie "Pop" Warner explains why a tough battle against Cal was his greatest day, even though his Stanford team was not victorious. George "the Gipper" Gipp, Knute Rockne, and Paul Brown, who perhaps provides the most surprising game of all, are all included in My Greatest Day in Football. While not all of the thirty-five contributors' names may be immediately recognizable, all their stories are entertaining and rich with nostalgia. Editors Goodman and Lewin introduce each subject with a brief summary of his career and provide the lineup and statistics of each great game. Football fans everywhere will enjoy this flashback to the game's early days.