Download or read book Philadelphia Big 5 written by M. Earl Smith and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2018-10-29 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the "City of Brotherly Love," there are few things taken as seriously as local bragging rights. In a city that lives and dies with its sports heroes, basketball is no exception. This volume traces the lore and history behind Philadelphia's Big 5, an informal basketball league that features five of the area's most prestigious colleges: LaSalle University, Temple University, Saint Joseph's University, Villanova University, and the University of Pennsylvania. Formed in 1955, the Big 5 pulls teams from the Ivy League, the Big East, the American Athletic Conference, and, in the case of both LaSalle and Saint Joseph's, the Atlantic 10. With a round-robin format, each team plays the other once and best record takes home the trophy. In a sport that has become a nationwide sensation, the spirit of Philadelphia lives on, led by the most loyal and passionate fans in the world.
Download or read book Philadelphia s Big Five written by Skip Clayton and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-02-23 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 2015-16 season marks the 60th anniversary of the Big 5, Philadelphia’s top men’s college basketball teams—LaSalle, Penn, Saint Joseph's, Temple, and Villanova. No other city has schools that participate in a full round robin, which has grown in popularity in such a sports-driven city. Philadelphia’s Big Five highlights the history of these five schools, their basketball programs, and their unique relationship with one another. Author Skip Clayton has interviewed prominent figures from each school to get a look into some of the biggest moments in Big 5 history. One chapter focuses exclusively on the legendary coaches from these teams, including several who went on to coach in the NBA (three from Penn, three from Saint Joseph’s, and one from Temple), and four who became general managers. Clayton also provides stats on how each Big 5 team did against each other in the City Series games, the most exciting events for Big 5 fans. Some of the legends highlighted include: • LaSalle: Larry Cannon, Ken Durrett, Tom Gola • UPenn: Steve Bilsky, Corky Calhoun, Bob Morse • Saint Joseph’s: Cliff Anderson, Matt Guokas Jr., Jim Lynam • Temple: John Baum, Eddie Jones, Aaron McKie • Villanova: Harold Jensen, Wali Jones, Jim Washington • Coaches: Tom Gola, Jack McKinney, Phil Martelli Philadelphia’s Big Five is a great read for Big 5 alumni and all fans of Philadelphia basketball! Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Download or read book The Philadelphia Big 5 written by Donald Hunt and published by Sports Publishing LLC. This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The game of basketball has been part of the American landscape for more than 100 years, but nowhere is it played or followed more fervently than in the city of Philadelphia. Some of the greatest college talent has been developed at the five universities in the City of Brotherly Love -- La Salle, Pennsylvania, St. Joseph's, Temple and Villanova. In this book, author Donald Hunt reviews the 40 seasons of historic games, players and coaches of these schools. Included in the fact-laden text men and women who've earned Hall of Fame honours. A complete records section and letter winners list are included in the appendix.
Download or read book The Big 5 0 written by Sports Staff of the Philadelphia Daily News and published by Philadelphia Newspapers Incorporated. This book was released on 2005-08-01 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This hardback book by the sports writers of the Philadelphia Daily News commemorates the 50th anniversary of college basketball's Big 5 - La Salle, Penn, Saint Joseph's, Temple and Villanova. The book takes a retrospective look at the Big 5's history - including its greatest players, coaches and games. It's all here, from the Steve Donches buzzer-beater that led St. Joe's over Villanova in 1966 to La Salle's Lionel Simmons scoring his 3,000th point in 1990. There are separate chapters on each school, several on the Big 5's treasured home, the Palestra, and lists galore. Filled with fine memories, statistics and photos, this is the definitive keepsake for fans of college basketball and, especially, Philadelphia college basketball.
Download or read book The Great Book of Philadelphia Sports Lists written by Glen Macnow and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2007-03-29 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let the debating begin! Philadelphia is one of the top sports towns in America. Its fans are commonly considered to be the most passionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated sports enthusiasts in the country. WIP-AM radio's Glen Macnow and Big Daddy Graham engage in this phenomenon with a compilation of sports lists sure to stir up dialogue within the already buzzing Philadelphia sports community and beyond. Who were the ugliest mugs to ever play in Philadelphia? What Philly athletes gave the best performance in film or TV? What are the top area sports bars? Who are the most overrated and underrated players in Philadelphia history? What Philadelphia mortals had “touched-by-God” moments during the game? Who is the most hated rival to Philly teams? Who made the greatest sports exit? Who are the most beautiful women associated with Philly sports? Plus, dozens of lists from Philly legends like Joe Frazier, Ed Snyder, Harry Kalas, Bobby Clarke, Bernard Hopkins, and many more!
Download or read book Philly Sports written by Ryan Swanson and published by University of Arkansas Press. This book was released on 2016-05-20 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philadelphia sports—anchored by the Eagles, Flyers, Phillies, and 76ers—have a long, and sometimes tortured, history. Philly fans have booed more than their share and have earned a reputation as some of the most hostile in the country. They’ve been known, so the tales go, to jeer Santa Claus and cheer at the injury of an opposing player. Strangely though, much of America’s perception of Philadelphia sports has been shaped by a fictional figure: Rocky. The series of Hollywood films named after their title character has told and retold the Cinderella story of an underdog boxer rising up against long odds. One could plausibly make the argument that Rocky is Philadelphia’s most famous athlete. Beyond the major sports franchises and Rocky, lesser-known athletic competition in Philadelphia offers much to the interested observer. The city’s boxing culture, influence on Negro Leagues baseball, role in establishing interscholastic sport, and leadership in the rise of cricket all deserve and receive close investigation in this new collection. Philly Sports combines primary research and personal experiences—playing in the Palestra, scouting out the tombstones of the city’s best athletes, enjoying the fervor of a Philadelphia night with a local team in pursuit of a championship title. The essence of Philadelphia sport, and to a certain extent the city itself, is distilled here.
Download or read book Palestra Pandemonium written by Robert S. Lyons and published by Temple University Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most famous basketball tournament in the history of college basketball is the Big Five. And the Big Five was played in the most hallowed halls of college play: the Palestra. Now, for the first time, a complete story of this Philadelphia rivalry is revealed. Robert Lyons offers the story of the Big Five from its very beginnings in 1955. At that time, many of the Big Five schools—La Salle University, University of Pennsylvania, St. Joseph's University, Temple University and Villanova University—weren't even talking to each other, and everyone predicted the tournament would end before it began. Conducting interviews with coaches and players—including famed Temple coach Harry Litwack's last interview before his death—Lyons offers the play-by-play on the how the Big Five became an institution, and how it was ultimately undone by college basketball's own success. Lavishly illustrated with photographs of players, teams, coaches, and the Palestra itself,Palestra Pandemoniumis an immediate classic, offering a chronicle of the most monumental college basketball tournament. Anywhere. Author note: For over thirty years,Robert S. Lyonshas covered professional and college sports for the Associated Press. The former director of the La Salle University News Bureau, editor ofLa Salle, the university's alumni magazine, and instructor of journalism, advertising, and public relations at La Salle, he is now president of RSL Communications. He lives in the Philadelphia area.
Download or read book This Day in Philadelphia Sports written by Brian Startare and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Day in Philadelphia Sports, first published in 2014 and now newly updated in paperback to cover Super Bowl LII, Villanova basketball's latest championships, and more, offers a concise 366-day approach to looking back at the history of Philadelphia sports. Every day on the calendar is represented with a fun tidbit of information on what has happened on that specific day, over the years, in the history of one of the greatest sports towns in the world: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Every page is filled with accounts of specific events from the Phillies, Eagles, Flyers, and 76ers, as well as the local college and high school sports teams. The authors incorporate fun facts, specific information, and thoroughly researched statistical data into each entry. From the inception of the Penn Relays in 1895 to the Eagles' Nick Foles's record-tying performance in 2013, this book covers it all. Relive the evening in late October of 2008 when the Phillies captured their second World Series title or Allen Iverson's 55-point showing against the Hornets in the first game of the 2003 playoffs. The authors take you through the greatest moments in Philadelphia-sports history, as well as the moments when the pain of being a sports fan is in full force in the City of Brotherly Love. It's all here, in This Day in Philadelphia Sports. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Download or read book The Champions of Philadelphia written by Rich Westcott and published by Sports Publishing. This book was released on 2016-01-19 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the start of the twentieth century, Philadelphia’s professional teams in four major sports have won a combined total of seventeen championships. All of Philadelphia’s current teams—the Phillies in baseball, the Eagles in football, the Flyers in ice hockey, and the 76ers in basketball—have won championships. The list of champs also includes long-gone teams such as the Athletics in baseball, the Warriors in basketball, and the Frankford Yellow Jackets in football. In Rich Westcott’s The Champions of Philadelphia, each of these teams earns a chapter devoted to its championship season. There are detailed descriptions of the games and players, plus noteworthy interviews. Starting with teams from the 1940s, Westcott has interviewed more than fifty players, managers, coaches, and others, including luminaries such as Mike Schmidt, Chuck Bednarik, and Bobby Clarke. The City of Brotherly Love is also a city that loves its champions. Westcott’s in-depth account of Philadelphia’s athletic triumphs will attract fans of each of the four active professional teams. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Download or read book The Great Book of Philadelphia Sports Lists written by Glen Macnow and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When it comes to sports talk, no city has more to say than Philadelphia. With their 2007 The Great Book of Philadelphia Sports Lists, WIP sports radio hosts Glen Macnow and Big Daddy Graham compiled dozens of sports lists to stir up dialog and debate within the buzzing Philadelphia sports community (and beyond). A lot has happened in Philly sports since 2007-the Phillies' 2008 World Series win; the Eagles' record-breaking 2017 season, now-famous Philly Special play, and Super Bowl LII victory over the Patriots; the Sixers' "Trust the Process" campaign; and, of course, Gritty-so now Glen and Big Daddy are back with dozens of new lists to keep the conversation fresh, ranking things like: -The most overrated and underrated players in Philly sports history -The top 10 Philadelphia sports quotes -The 10 worst Eagles draft picks ever -The greatest duos in Philly sports history -The 10 best sports movies set in Philadelphia -The worst bosses in Philly sports history -and much more!
Download or read book Under Your Nose written by Matt Leon and published by . This book was released on 2010-03-28 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You know all about the Eagles, Phillies, Sixers and Flyers - not to mention Big 5 men's basketball. But the Philadelphia area is chock full of other great sports stories and careers that have gone virtually unnoticed. Until Now, Under Your Nose shines the spotlight on incredible tales that will help remind you why you became a sports fan in the first place. From football to fencing, it's all in here. These stories will leave you wondering how you never heard them before, especially considering they have been Under Your Nose the whole time!
Download or read book Fodor s Philadelphia written by Fodor's Travel Guides and published by Fodor's Travel. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 443 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you want to eat and drink, see the Liberty Bell, or visit the Philadelphia’s best museums, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Philadelphia are here to help! Fodor’s Philadelphia guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor’s Philadelphia includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time MORE THAN 15 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! UP-TO-DATE and HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS for the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Philadelphia's Best Museums,” “Philadelphia's Best Historic Sights,” and "Best Under the Radar Sights and Experiences" TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money THE BEST SIDE-TRIPS: Coverage of the Brandywine Valley, Bucks County, Lancaster County, Hershey Park, Gettysburg, LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Plymouth Meeting HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems COVERS: Liberty Bell, Congress Hall, City Hall, Avenue of the Arts, Boathouse Row, the Philadelphia Zoo, Sesame Place, Rittenhouse Square, the Barnes Foundation, the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Reading Terminal Market, Independence Hall, National Constitution Center, African American Museum, Valley Forge, and more. Planning on visiting our nation's capital? Check out Fodor’s Washington D.C. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us! *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.
Download or read book NBA List Jam written by Pat Williams and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2012-09-25 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NBA List Jam! is an entertaining and informative collection of 125+ ranked lists that discuss and debate the people, games, events, and ephemera that have made the NBA the spectator sport of choice for millions in North America and beyond. The wide variety of list topics include Greatest Teams, Best Comebacks, Best High School to NBA Stars, Worst Collapses, Best Pure Shooters, Oddest Hairdos, Greatest Players from the Big 5, Top NBA Announcers, Best/Worst Uniforms, and much, much more! Each of the NBA's 30 teams has one list dedicated to it, contributed by one of that team's most prominent personalities past or present. The book features big-name guest contributors throughout -- players, coaches, media, and more -- including Doug Collins, Clark Kellogg, Jeannie Buss, Dan Shaughnessy, Craig Sager, and many more! And the ambitious finale ranks the Top 100 Players in NBA History. Hoops fans everywhere will have a ball reading and ranting about the best, worst, oddest, funniest, most intense, and most memorable events and moments that have made the NBA a multibillion dollar global enterprise.
Download or read book Philadelphia Icons written by Karen Ivory and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2011-02-01 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philadelphia Icons celebrates the City of Brotherly Love through photographs and essays highlighting 50 of the best places, inventions, foods, buildings, and institutions the city has to offer. From the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall to cheese steaks and world-champion baseball, this book showcases what makes Philly Philly.
Download or read book Basketball Country written by Matthew Duquette and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2022-04-22 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Basketball Country takes basketball fans on a two-week road trip through the American basketball heartland, covering NBA and college games and hitting basketball museums, famous streetball courts, and historical landmarks along the way. Through Boston, Springfield, New York City, Philadelphia, North Carolina, Kentucky, Indiana, and finally Kansas, this trip is fast-paced, passionate, and insightful. Set in early 2020, Basketball Country chronicles some of the last games before the COVID-19 pandemic halted the world, as well as the heartbreaking death of Kobe Bryant. From the invention of basketball and background on famous players, to photographs of noteworthy moments and recommended books and movies, Basketball Country offers a deeper dive into the game. This book will enrich any fan’s passion for basketball.
Download or read book A Season Inside written by John Feinstein and published by Villard. This book was released on 2011-11-30 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Feinstein takes readers inside the locker rooms, the grueling practices, the late-night strategy sessions. They get a close-up look at recruiting, referees, injuries, winning, losing, and the private lives of the game's biggest stars.
Download or read book College Sports Traditions written by Stan Beck and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2013-09-19 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every year since 1961, football and basketball players at Middlebury College in Vermont pick up their wheelchair-bound fan, Butch, and bring him to the stadium sidelines to watch their games. At John Brown University, the volleyball team distributes candy to fans before each match. For years, fans attending a University of Maryland football game rubbed the bronze statue of their terrapin mascot, Testudo. Traditions like these are visible statements of school loyalty, and they are part of why college sports are unforgettable. College Sports Traditions: Picking Up Butch, Silent Night, and Hundreds of Others details not only the well-known traditions of major universities, but also the obscure customs of smaller schools. Approximately 1,200 traditions are captured, covering almost every college sport. It depicts such traditions as The Ohio State University’s “Script Ohio,” University of Kansas’s “Waving the Wheat,” Linfield College’s “End Zone Couches,” and even a list of traditions that involve streaking. The wide variety of traditions covered in this book are grouped thematically, including: Before the game During the game After a score After the game Mascot traditions Preseason traditions Traditions probably not university sanctioned Rivalries Yells, cheers, and chants From the crazy and eccentric to the touching and meaningful, these traditions connect fans and athletes across generations. The first of its kind, this comprehensive volume encompasses hundreds of universities and colleges throughout the U.S. Featuring 75 photos that bring many of these events to life, College Sports Traditions will be an entertaining read for every sports fan.
