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Before Jackie Robinson: The Transcendent Role of Black Sporting Pioneers
Gerald R Gems · University of Nebraska Press
Pages: 313
Format: Print book |
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While the accomplishments and influence of Jack Johnson, Joe Louis, Jesse Owens, Jackie Robinson, and Muhammad Ali are doubtless impressive solely on their merits, these luminaries of the black sporting experience did not emerge spontaneously. Their rise was part of a gradual evolution... |
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Hustle, Loyalty & Respect: The World of John Cena
Steve Pantaleo · Dk Publishing
Pages: 208
Format: Print book |
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See John Cena like you've never seen him before!For over a dozen years, John Cena has been the undeniable cornerstone of WWE. Revered by millions of "Cenation" members worldwide, John Cena is known for his tireless work ethic and countless accolades both in and out of the WWE ring.... |
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Gunslinger: The Remarkable, Improbable, Iconic Life of Brett Favre
Jeff Pearlman · Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pages: 448
Format: Print book |
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From a New York Times best-selling author, the full, definitive biography of Brett Favre A towering figure on the field for two decades who breezed into the Hall of Fame, Brett Favre was one of the game's last cowboys, a fastball-throwing, tobacco-chewing gunslinger who refused to give... |
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Dust Bowl Girls: A Team's Quest for Basketball Glory
Lydia Reeder · Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
Pages: 304
Format: Print book |
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At the height of the Great Depression, Sam Babb, the charismatic basketball coach of tiny Oklahoma Presbyterian College, began dreaming. Like so many others, he wanted a reason to have hope. Traveling from farm to farm, he recruited talented, hardworking young women and offered them a chance... |
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Jeff Gordon: His Dream, Drive & Destiny
Joe Garner · Jeff Gordon Inc
Pages: 192
Format: Print book |
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The first-ever authorized biography of Jeff Gordon, the four-time champion racing legend. For over a year, Garner interviewed and observed Gordon at races, special events, and at home. The book is based on extensive interviews with Gordon - as well as in-depth interviews with dozens of family... |
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American Pharoah: The Untold Story of the Triple Crown Winner's Legendary Rise
Joe Drape · Hachette Books
Pages: 304
Format: Print book |
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History was made at the 2015 Belmont Stakes when American Pharoah won the Triple Crown, the first since Affirmed in 1978. As magnificent as the champion is, the team behind him has been all too human while on the road to immortality.Written by an award-winning New York Times sportswriter,... |
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99: Stories of the Game
Wayne Gretzky · G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pages: 400
Format: Print book |
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"The Great One" weaves memories of his legendary career with an inside look at the sport of professional hockey, and the heroes and stories that inspired him. From minor-hockey phenomenon to Hall of Fame sensation, Wayne Gretzky rewrote the record books, his accomplishments becoming... |
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Stand Tall: Fighting for My Life, Inside and Outside the Ring
Dewey Bozella · Ecco
Pages: 256
Format: Print book |
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In this inspiring memoir, Dewey Bozella recounts his life and the twenty-six years he spent behind bars for a murder he did not commit - a stirring tale of courage, strength, faith, and perseverance.In the late 1970s, Dewey Bozella was wrongfully accused of murdering Emma Crapser, a ninety-two-year-old... |
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Denali's Howl: The Deadliest Climbing Disaster on America's Wildest Peak
Andy Hall · Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
Pages: 252
Format: Hardcover |
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Denali's Howl is the white-knuckle account of one of the most deadly climbing disasters of all time.In 1967, twelve young men attempted to climb Alaska's Mount McKinley - known to the locals as Denali - one of the most popular and deadly mountaineering destinations in the world.... |
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Game Changers: The Unsung Heroines of Sports History
Molly Schiot · Simon and Schuster
Pages: 309
Format: Print book |
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"A thoughtful, exhaustively researched, and long-overdue tribute to the women who have paved the way for the likes of Serena Williams, Abby Wambach, Simone Biles, and more." - espnW "A stirring tribute to the record setters, barrier breakers, and milestone makers who opened... |
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Hiking Colorado: A Guide To The State's Greatest Hiking Adventures
Maryann Gaug · FalconGuides
Pages: 408
Format: Print book |
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From mountainous trails to scenic paths, Hiking Colorado, Fourth Edition, provides readers with a comprehensive guide to Colorado's many hikes. With updated maps and photography, reviser Sandy Heise leads readers through Colorado's many exciting outdoor adventures. Using GPS coordinates... |
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The Mannings: The Fall and Rise of a Football Family
Lars Anderson · Ballantine
Pages: 368
Format: Print book |
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From New York Times bestselling author Lars Anderson comes the first full biography of the top family in American sports. Two generations of Mannings have produced three star quarterbacks: Archie, the folk hero at Ole Miss and a star with the Saints; Peyton, considered one of the best of all time;... |
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