Download or read book The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame written by Clay Shampoe and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since its first inaugural class was announced in 1972, more than 230 legendary individuals have become esteemed members of the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and were awarded special places of honor, such as Arthur Ashe, Sam Snead, Lawrence Taylor, Moses Malone, and David Robinson to mention only a few. Original.

Download or read book Heroes of the Hardcourt written by Keith R. Thompson and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I began writing as something to do after retiring at 75, following fifteen years of consulting to client companies in the US, Germany and Denmark, but mostly in Japan. Whenever I describe an experience I had or tell a story I heard before a glowing fireplace while growing up in Alabama, folks urge me to write a book. It is not the first time I have been encouraged to write for publication. When a student at William & Mary, my English and German professors urged me to submit for publication papers written in response to some of their assignments. I was more interested in returning to the Arctic where I could apply my skills in radio communications, knowing such a service would be useful and lifesaving to Inuit and Settlers served by 5 Moravian Missions on the Labrador coast. That is what Connie, my wife, and I did, under contract to the British Board of the Moravian Missions. With Connie pregnant for the first time in five years of marriage, and with more accomplished than my contracted goals, we left Labrador after one year, bringing along our adopted Eskimo orphan, Lisabak. Until age 60, I held positions of research engineer to company president and was involved in development of products ranging from television, to a computer for enciphering voice, to one for use in Continental Air Defense, and another for use in the search for petroleum by converting geophysicists' taped recordings into a picture of the earth's strata, to telemetry used in NASA Space exploration, to medical equipment used to aid in diagnosis and treatment of certain conditions in patients. I worked in the US, UK, Iceland, France, Germany, Holland, Algeria and Japan.

Download or read book Hardcourt Confidential written by Patrick McEnroe and published by Hachette Books. This book was released on 2010-06-08 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An entertaining and unfiltered look at professional tennis as only Patrick McEnroe can offer. Patrick McEnroe has been in the world of professional tennis in one way or another for most of his life. As a player, coach, and ESPN commentator, he's seen it all. The significant tennis books of recent years have all been autobiographies--famous players burnishing their image or attempting to set the record straight within carefully controlled memoirs. No one has been willing to do a book that pulls back the curtain and presents an honest, no-holds-barred look into the ultimate gentleman's sport and the larger-than-life personalities that inhabit it. Patrick McEnroe does just that. Curious to know which marquee player threw a tantrum and bailed early on a tournament? Why Roger Federer, presumably the greatest player of all time, has a losing head-to-head record with Rafael Nadal? Why certain tennis prodigies burned out early? The real role of coaches like Nick Bollettieri? Which player is as much of a diva off the court as on? The greatest match ever played? In Hardcourt Confidential, McEnroe uses his twenty-five-plus years in the trenches of the game to tell true tales and wild stories about the players you think you know (from Sampras to Agassi to Roddick to the Williams sisters), how and why the game has changed since he first swung a racket, and what the future holds in store for American tennis. McEnroe takes an unapologetic look at the men, women, and events of the past three decades, right up to the epic Federer vs. Nadal rivalry that dominates the game today. He's got a lot to say and he's not afraid to say it.

Download or read book Heroes Ballyhoo written by Michael K. Bohn and published by Potomac Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2009-11-30 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A handful of star athletes, along with their promoters and journalists, created America's sports entertainment industry during the 1920s, the Golden Age of American sports. The period had an extraordinary impact, profoundly changing individual sports, establishing the secular religion of sports and sports heroes, and helping bond disparate social and regional sectors of the country. It's when sports became a cornerstone of modern American life. Heroes and Ballyhoo profiles the ten most prominent Golden Age heroes and describes their effect on sports and society. Babe Ruth saved baseball after the Black Sox Scandal. Boxer Jack Dempsey made the “sweet science” a respectable sport. Red Grange single-handedly set professional football on a path to eventual success. Knute Rockne helped transform college football from a game to a colossal enterprise. Bobby Jones changed golf into a spectator sport, and Walter Hagen sparked the first national interest in professional golf. Bill Tilden put tennis on the front of the sports section. Tennis player Helen Wills Moody joined swimmer Gertrude Ederle in empowering women athletes. Johnny Weissmuller astonished international swimming before becoming Tarzan. The book also explores the ballyhoo artists—sportswriters, promoters, and press agents—who hyped the stars to a receptive public. Simultaneously, the spectators established themselves as the focus of popular sports. The personalities and events of the 1920s thus created today's entertainment conglomerate of heroes, promoters and advertisers, fans, arenas—and money. Sports as a profit center started with the Golden Age's heroes and PR artists, and the public's obsessive interest in sports helped shape America's emerging mass society. Heroes and Ballyhoo tells the story of what was both a symptom and a cause of modern America.

Download or read book 1999 Standard Catalog of Basketball Cards written by Sports Collectors Digest and published by . This book was released on 1998-11 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This updated edition will give card enthusiasts and collectors all the checklists and pricing they need for more than 700 sets featuring 75,000 cards and 1,200 photos. The 1999 Standard Catalog of Basketball Cards provides complete listings from all the top brands including Fleer, SkyBox, Topps, Upper Deck, Pacific, Star, Press Pass, Score Board, Wildcard, Collector's Edge, also Kenner Starting Lineup and other figurine (Corinthian) pricing. The Standard Catalog of Basketball Cards lists all 1998 cards, including cards from NBA, WNBA, CBA, regional, Olympic, international, college and high school issues, to make this the most up-to-date basketball card catalog in the hobby. Card collectors will buy this book to help them buy and sell smarter and be able to identify virtually every basketball card available. With newly catalogued cards, a glossary of terms with grading and collecting tips, and a history of basketball cards, this edition is a must for every card collector, from beginner to veteran. The staff of Sports Collectors Digest, the card collecting hobby's #1 magazine, has spent endless hours examining collections, checklists, and new releases to make this the most complete resource guide in the hobby.

Download or read book Hoops Heroes written by Elliott Smith and published by Lerner Publications TM. This book was released on 2024-08-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When much of the US was segregated, Black athletes were not allowed to play alongside white athletes. Black athletes started their own sports leagues, including the Black Fives. Learn about basketball's beginnings and the stars of the Black Fives Era, including Charles "Tarzan" Cooper and Ora Washington. Then discover how the National Basketball Association became integrated, what led to the creation of the Women's National Basketball Association, and how the Black Fives had a lasting impact.

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Download or read book Hard Courts written by John Feinstein and published by Villard. This book was released on 2011-08-17 with total page 682 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new edition of this bestseller in hardcover features never-before-published, all-new inside info on the money, personalities and politics of pro-tennis: Jimmy, Monica, Boris, Martina, et al. Now in paper.

Download or read book Coutinho Ultimate Football Heroes the No 1 football series written by Matt & Tom Oldfield and published by Dino Books. This book was released on 2017-10-19 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Philippe Coutinho, Ultimate Football Hero. 'Philippe took a deep breath, shut his eyes and listened to the Anfield roar. The Liverpool stadium had the best atmosphere in the whole world.' Coutinho follows the Brazilian football wonder on his stunning path from the backyards of Rio de Janeiro to the bright lights of Milan and the historic city of Liverpool. This is a truly inspiring story of a playmaker that constantly pushes his team towards success, with his fast pace, silky skills and incredible agility as Liverpool's Number 10. Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life-stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to super-star professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.

Download or read book Great Athletes written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Greatest Sports Heroes of All Times written by Paul J. Christopher and published by Encouragement Press, LLC. This book was released on 2006-08 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hold it! You really think we can come up with 50 greatest sports heroes? Well, we can and we have. Our heroes are not simply limited to the most popular spectator sports. On occasion our heroes go back several generations, not just to the names in the papers or the sports talk shows. Who are they? Well, certainly Jordan, Woods and Ming...but are you old enough to remember Max Schmeling or George Best? There are a lot more where they come from...skiers, cyclists, golfers and runners-all the best and more. What did they do and why are they great? The book offers: a quick, personal biography of each of our famous athletes; summary statistics of some of the most important successes; the good, the bad and the ugly of their sports careers; why these individuals went on to influence their sport; and trivia questions to challenge your knowledge and more.

Download or read book Neymar Ultimate Football Heroes Limited International Edition written by Matt & Tom Oldfield and published by Dino Books. This book was released on 2018-05-31 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete your collection with these limited Ultimate Football Heroes International editions – now with a bonus World Cup chapter. Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior is the boy with the big smile who carries the hopes of Brazil on his shoulders. Neymar now stands alongside Pelé and Ronaldinho as a Brazilian footballing hero. Bidding a fond farewell to his home in São Paolo, Neymar's dreams finally came true when he joined Barcelona. Now, alongside Messi and Suarez, he is part of the most feared attacking trident in the game. This is the heart-warming true story of Neymar's road to glory.

Download or read book Get Those Guys Reading written by Kathleen A. Baxter and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2012-05-07 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to identify fiction books that boys in grades three through nine will find irresistible? This guide reveals dozens of worthwhile recommendations in categories ranging from adventure stories and sports novels to horror, humorous, and science fiction books. In Get Those Guys Reading!: Fiction and Series Books that Boys Will Love, authors Kathleen A. Baxter and Marcia A. Kochel provide compelling and current reading suggestions for younger boys—information that educators, librarians, and parents alike are desperate for. Comprising titles that are almost all well-reviewed in at least one major professional journal, or that are such big hits with kids that they've received the "stamp of approval" from the most important reviewers, this book will be invaluable to anyone whose goal is to help boys develop a healthy enthusiasm for reading. It includes chapters on adventure books; animal stories; graphic novels; historical fiction; humorous books; mystery, horror, and suspense titles; science fiction and fantasy; and sports novels. Within each chapter, the selections are further divided into books for younger readers (grades 3–6) and titles for older boys in grades 5–8. Elementary and middle school librarians and teachers, public librarians, Title One teachers, and parents of boys in grades 3–9 will all benefit greatly from having this book at hand.

Download or read book The Official Price Guide to Basketball Cards 1999 written by James Beckett and published by House of Collectibles. This book was released on 1998-12 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Basketball is bigger than ever -- and so is the demand for basketball cards. Written by the world's leading expert on sports card collecting, Dr. James Beckett, "The Official Price Guide To Basketball Cards" slam-dunks the competition.Here are complete listings of every card issued from 1948 to 1998, featuring such series as Collector's Choice, Finest, Flair, Fleer, Hoops, Metal Universe, Skybox, SP, SPX, Stadium Club, Star, Topps, Ultra, and Upper Deck.Both individual cards and sets are covered, and they are identified by year, manufacturer, size, format, team, and player. Prices are included for two condition grades, and there are such special features as tips on buying, selling, collecting, and proper card care ... history of basketball cards with fascinating stories from the early issues to today's high-tech versions ... complete illustrations throughout that make identification easy -- and much, much more.

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Download or read book The Black Athlete as Hero written by Joseph Dorinson and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2022-10-28 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part history, part biography, this study examines the Black athlete's search to unify what W.E.B. DuBois called the "two unreconciled strivings" of African Americans--the struggle to survive in black society while adapting to white society. Black athletes have served as vanguards of change, challenging the dominant culture, crossing social boundaries and raising political awareness. Champions like Joe Louis, Jackie Robinson, Muhammad Ali, Jim Brown, Wilma Rudolph, Roberto Clemente, Althea Gibson, Arthur Ashe, Serena Williams, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LeBron James make a difference, even as many in the Black community question the idea of athletes as role models. The author argues the importance of sports heroes in a panic-plagued era beset with class division and racial privilege.

Download or read book Searching for Heroes written by Ian Wooldridge and published by Hodder & Stoughton. This book was released on 2012-02-16 with total page 549 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the cutting edge of sport, where winners go one way and losers the other, Ian Wooldridge made his living as a journalist. His shrewd eye went straight to the heart of sport's pressure situations, unerringly detecting courage in the competitors, and raising the spirits of his readers with his celebration of genuine heroism. His style was at one and the same time convulsively amusing and acidic. He saw the funny side, yet he was merciless in his search for the truth. SEARCHING FOR HEROES is a collection of Ian's articles on his heroes - including Mohammed Ali, Shane Warne and George Best - as well as articles on events and personalities that were on the receiving end of his more acerbic commentaries. Wooldridge brought back an intelligence to modern sports journalism, and an idealism that had become somewhat tarnished. To Ian Wooldridge sport was more than a game. It was a life.At the cutting edge of sport, where winners go one way and losers the other, Ian Wooldridge made his living as a journalist. His shrewd eye went straight to the heart of sport's pressure situations, unerringly detecting courage in the competitors, and raising the spirits of his readers with his celebration of genuine heroism. His style was at one and the same time convulsively amusing and acidic. He saw the funny side, yet he was merciless in his search for the truth. SEARCHING FOR HEROES is a collection of Ian's articles on his heroes - including Mohammed Ali, Shane Warne and George Best - as well as articles on events and personalities that were on the receiving end of his more acerbic commentaries. Wooldridge brought back an intelligence to modern sports journalism, and an idealism that had become somewhat tarnished. To Ian Wooldridge sport was more than a game. It was a life.