Download or read book The Best Philadelphia Sports Arguments written by Eric Karabell and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WHO'S THE BEST? WHO'S THE WORST? Every Philadelphia 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. And no city tears its sports teams apart like we do in Philly. Philly-area native and ESPN.com senior writer Eric Karabell takes you inside the 100 best debates in Philadelphia sports. Covering the Eagles, Phillies, 76ers, Flyers, and beyond, every question you want to debate is here - as well as a few surprises: Are Philadelphia Sports Fans the Best ... Or Worst? Should the Eagles Have Drafted Ricky Williams? Who's Better: Iverson or Doc? Was Joe Carter's Home Run all Mitch Williams' Fault? Was the Terrell Owens Era Worth It? Did Santa Deserve to Get Booed by Philly Fans?
Download or read book The Great Philadelphia Sports Debate written by Glen Macnow and published by B B& A Publishers. This book was released on 2004 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following upon the success of the The Great Philadelphia Fan Book. Glen Macnow and Philadelphia's No. 1 sports-talk personality-Angelo Cataldi-have combined to give us The Great Philadelphia Sports Debate. It's sure to strike another nerve with Philadelphia's sports fans; the most loyal, long suffering, vociferous, in-the-blood, in your face sports fan in America! This time, Glen and Angelo get smack-dab in the middle of the controversies that always abound when sports fans get together. Whether it be in the taproom, or in the living room watching their favorite sport on TV. Who's the best this? What was the greatest that? These debates have been with us as long as sports have been played, and will continue to be.
Download or read book The Great Book of Philadelphia Sports Lists Completely Revised and Updated Edition written by Glen Macnow and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2019-10-29 with total page 304 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 Philly Sports written by Ryan Swanson and published by University of Arkansas Press. This book was released on 2016-05-20 with total page 375 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 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.
Download or read book Philadelphia 76ers written by Dave Jackson and published by ABDO Publishing Company. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philadelphia 76ers is a beginner's history of the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers. Beginning with the franchise's early years, readers will experience the team's highest and lowest moments, meet the team's best players and managers, and gain the inside track on information that completes the team's story. Mini-biographies, fun facts, anecdotes, fantastic quotes, and sidebars combine with full-color, action-packed photographs to round out the story of the 76ers, allowing your readers Inside the NBA! SportsZone is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Download or read book The Great Philadelphia Fan Book written by Glen Macnow and published by B B& A Publishers. This book was released on 2003 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philadelphia sports fans have a reputation as the roughest, toughest, most vocal and unruly fans in sports. Philly fans booed Santa, cheered, as Michael Irvin lay motionless on the Vet's hard Astroturf. Sports radio personalities Glen Macnow and Anthony Gargano tell the story from the Philadelphia fan's perspective. In part a Philadelphia sports memoir, The Great Philadelphia Fan Book is also a historical and anecdotal account of the nation's passionate sports fans centering around Philadelphia's four major league teams. The authors mount a sturdy apologia that will be sure to delight Philadelphia sports fans and remind them of their unique and unabashed dedication to their hometown teams.
Download or read book Philadelphia s Greatest Sports Moments written by Philadelphia Daily News (Firm) and published by Sports Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2000-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All the great moments in the storied history of Philadelphia sports are captured in this unique volume. From the exploits of Philadelphia natives Carl Lewis and Joe Frazier to the glorious championships of the Sixers, Flyers, and Phillies, this book will rekindle memories for fans of all ages. Villanova's improbable victory over Georgetown to win the 1985 NCAA basketball championship; Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point performance for the Warriors in 1962; Mike Schmidt's 500th home run; they're all here in this memorable keepsake edition. There are also profiles of Philadelphia's greatest athletes by Daily News sportswriters.
Download or read book The Best Minnesota Sports Arguments written by Bob Sansevere and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2007-10-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 100 great sports debates for each city-from who was the best coach to what was the best play of all time. The perfect gift for sports fans-the series that's sweeping the nation, and is already a hit in Boston, Chicago and New York. The best debates for rabid fans The Best Sports Arguments gives each city or region all the best arguments of their hometown teams, with expert answers from top sports media figures. In fact, the Best Sports Arguments series is the #1 sports debates series on the market! Why? -Each book features 100 debates, the most of any series! -Each city's book is written by authors well-known in the region, leading to fan recognition and media interest. -They make perfect gifts for sports fans of any age. -And the debates go on!
Download or read book The Great New York Sports Debate written by Roger Rubin and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two New York sportswriters offer a spirited overview of the fifty most contentious issues in New York athletics, engaging in a heated debate over such topics as Is George Steinbrenner good or evil?, Which athlete is the biggest villain in New York?, and Can a New Yorker like both teams? Original. 35,000 first printing.
Download or read book Philadelphia s Greatest Sports Moments written by Philadelphia Daily News and published by Sports Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2000-12-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All the great moments in the storied history of Philadelphia sports are captured in this unique volume. From the exploits of Philadelphia natives Carl Lewis and Joe Frazier to the glorious championships of the Sixers, Flyers, and Phillies, this book will rekindle memories for fans of all ages. Villanova's improbable victory over Georgetown to win the 1985 NCAA basketball championship; Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point performance for the Warriors in 1962; Mike Schmidt's 500th home run; they're all here in this memorable keepsake edition. There are also profiles of Philadelphia's greatest athletes by Daily News sportswriters. Copyright й Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Download or read book The Best St Louis Sports Arguments written by Bryan Burwell and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2007-11-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 100 great sports debates for each city-from who was the best coach to what was the best play of all time. The perfect gift for sports fans-the series that's sweeping the nation, and is already a hit in Boston, Chicago and New York. The best debates for rabid fans The Best Sports Arguments gives each city or region all the best arguments of their hometown teams, with expert answers from top sports media figures. In fact, the Best Sports Arguments series is the #1 sports debates series on the market! Why? -Each book features 100 debates, the most of any series! -Each city's book is written by authors well-known in the region, leading to fan recognition and media interest. -They make perfect gifts for sports fans of any age. -And the debates go on!
Download or read book The Rise Kobe Bryant and the Pursuit of Immortality written by Mike Sielski and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2022-01-11 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A compelling origin story of a time that really wasn’t so long ago but through the lens of tragedy feels like forever. Kobe-ologists will devour this book, reveling in the anecdotes about his intensity & the engaging game recaps." —Associated Press “Every superhero needs an origin story.” –Jeff Pearlman The inside look at one of the most captivating and consequential figures in our culture—with never-before-heard interviews. Kobe Bryant’s death in January 2020 did more than rattle the worlds of sports and celebrity. The tragedy of that helicopter crash, which also took the life of his daughter Gianna, unveiled the full breadth and depth of his influence on our culture, and by tracing and telling the oft-forgotten and lesser-known story of his early life, The Rise promises to provide an insight into Kobe that no other analysis has. In The Rise, readers will travel from the neighborhood streets of Southwest Philadelphia—where Kobe’s father, Joe, became a local basketball standout—to the Bryant family’s isolation in Italy, where Kobe spent his formative years, to the leafy suburbs of Lower Merion, where Kobe’s legend was born. The story will trace his career and life at Lower Merion—he led the Aces to the 1995-96 Pennsylvania state championship, a dramatic underdog run for a team with just one star player—and the run-up to the 1996 NBA draft, where Kobe’s dream of playing pro basketball culminated in his acquisition by the Los Angeles Lakers. In researching and writing The Rise, Mike Sielski had a terrific advantage over other writers who have attempted to chronicle Kobe’s life: access to a series of never-before-released interviews with him during his senior season and early days in the NBA. For a quarter century, these tapes and transcripts preserved Kobe’s thoughts, dreams, and goals from his teenage years, and they contained insights into and told stories about him that have never been revealed before. This is more than a basketball book. This is an exploration of the identity and making of an icon and the effect of his development on those around him—the essence of the man before he truly became a man.
Download or read book The Best Los Angeles Sports Arguments written by J.A Adande and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2007-11-01 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 100 great sports debates for each city—from who was the best coach to what was the best play of all time. The perfect gift for sports fans—the series that's sweeping the nation, and is already a hit in Boston, Chicago and New York. The best debates for rabid fans The Best Sports Arguments gives each city or region all the best arguments of their hometown teams, with expert answers from top sports media figures. In fact, the Best Sports Arguments series is the #1 sports debates series on the market! Why? -Each book features 100 debates, the most of any series! -Each city's book is written by authors well-known in the region, leading to fan recognition and media interest. -They make perfect gifts for sports fans of any age. -And the debates go on!
Download or read book The Best New York Sports Arguments written by Peter Handrinos and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handrinos looks at the great debates from the most-loved sports of the Big Apple, such as: Should Yankee Stadium be moved to Manhattan? What were the five greatest games/events at Madison Square Garden? Is Steinbrenner the best or worst owner in NY history?
Download or read book More Than a Game written by Eliot Shorr-Parks and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Voices from Philadelphia's athletic community on what it's like being a Philadelphian and a fan, and on what makes a community work
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.
