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Author: Zach Wyner
Publisher: MVP Books
Published: 2014-01-01
Total Pages: 48
ISBN-13: 1615709215
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIt was once thought that basketball and the desert didn?t mesh. That all changed when the Suns touched down in Phoenix. On the Hardwood: Phoenix Suns details a franchise that almost never was.
Author: Jack McCallum
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2007-05
Total Pages: 7
ISBN-13: 0743298136
DOWNLOAD EBOOKChronicles the Phoenix Suns' 2005-2006 basketball season, discussing players, coaches, games, organizational changes, and more.
Author: Zach Wyner
Publisher: MVP Books
Published: 2013-09-01
Total Pages: 48
ISBN-13: 1615708316
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIf you?re into hoops, then join the Philadelphia 76ers On the Hardwood in this officially licensed NBA team book. Players who have called Philly home are household names: Wilt Chamberlain, Julius Erving, Charles Barkley and Allen Iverson. Their accomplishments include numerous All-Star game appearances, 6 NBA Finals visits and championships in 1967 and 1983. Now, the time has come for a new 76ers era to emerge. On the Hardwood: Philadelphia 76ers peeks into the future at a team that hopes to duplicate the successes of its past.
Author: Ron Berman
Publisher: MVP Books
Published: 2013-09-01
Total Pages: 48
ISBN-13: 1615708537
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBlast off with the Houston Rockets On the Hardwood, in this officially licensed NBA team book. Everything is bigger in Texas, including Rockets superstars - centers such as Ralph Sampson, Hakeem Olajuwon and Yao Ming once headlined for Houston. More recently, a talented duo of guards, Jeremy Lin and James Harden, has captured the imagination of the Rockets? fans. On the Hardwood: Houston Rockets explores the history of this championship franchise?and looks forward to their promising future.
Author: Bob Gordon
Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 218
ISBN-13: 1582618097
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTake a bunch of nice kids, dump in gobs of fiery Italian seasoning, mix in copious measures of robust Augustinian teaching, and stir gently for four years. That's the winning recipe that transformed April Fool's Day 1985 into a feast for underdogs and everymen everywhere. March Madness maddened to the max that year with the crowning of perhaps the NCAA Tournament's most unlikely champion, the Villanova Wildcats. The most unlikely and perhaps the most liked team to ever win the championship, the Villanova kids won the nation over with courtesy and class more than jump shots and slam dunks. The NCAA final was supposed to be a slam dunk for Georgetown, the defending national champions. But 'Nova never buckled under Hoya Paranoia, the fear factor that paralyzed most Georgetown opponents in the John Thompson era. Paternal coach Rollie Massimino drilled commitment, loyalty, and honor into his family as much as Xs and Os. The result was a poised, disciplined, and undaunted quintet who played what some have called the perfect basketball game where they sizzled the cords with unprecedented 78.6 percent shooting accuracy. Wildcat icon Ed Pinckney, along with teammates and other members of Coach Mass's family, relate the tale of how Villa-nowhere, as the 'Cats were dubbed before April 1, fooled the whole world.
Author: Luckey Helms
Publisher: HoopsWithoutBorders
Published: 2024-07-26
Total Pages: 172
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDive into the rich history of basketball in Canada, the country where the game was invented, with "A Brief History of Basketball in Canada." This book traces the sport’s origins from its creation by Dr. James Naismith in 1891 to its growth into a beloved national pastime that brings communities together. See how basketball has evolved in Canada, producing world-class talent and achieving international success. Learn about the key events and important figures in Canadian basketball, such as the start of the Canadian Basketball League and the rise of the Toronto Raptors, including their historic NBA championship win. Explore the achievements of famous players like Steve Nash and Vince Carter. Understand how grassroots programs and community initiatives develop young talent and promote inclusivity. With engaging stories and detailed research, "A Brief History of Basketball in Canada" highlights the sport’s impact on Canadian society and culture. Whether you're a basketball fan, a student of Canadian history, or interested in the cultural role of sports, this book offers an engaging and thorough read.
Author: Dan Collins
Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 232
ISBN-13: 9781582617466
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTales from the Wake Forest Hardwood chronicles how Wake Forest basketball could survive the university's relocation from the quaint town of Wake Forest to the city of Winston-Salem without ever leaving behind fans and followers.
Author: Jack McKinney
Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 232
ISBN-13: 9781582619293
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith a foreword by current coach Phil Martelli, Tales from Saint Joseph's Hardwood: The Hawk Will Never Die recounts the storied history of St. Joe's basketball through the eyes and eras of its great coaches. Hawk Hall of Fame coach (and former NBA Coach of the Year) Jack McKinney studs the fast-moving account with poignant and humorous anecdotes. Jack and author Bob Gordon interview hundreds of former and current players, coaches, Hawk mascots, and fans who add a trove of zippy Hawk lore. There's a lot of lore. St. Joe's has competed in parts of 11 decades standing toe to toe with all the big guys of college hoops. The Hawks have tumbled many a Goliath in chalking up over 1000 wins--more wins than all but a couple dozen other colleges in the entire nation. The book gives an in-depth profile of Jack McKinney from his youth in Chester to his two NBA championship rings. You'll also chuckle at the inside story of the Hawk mascot, which ESPN chose as college basketball's best. The Phillie Phanatic (a former Hawk himself) guest authors in the mascot chapter. All the memorable wins and heart breaking defeats are recaptured. Through the prism of 45 years, Tales from Saint Joseph's Hardwood: The Hawk Will Never Die looks back at the heart breaking 1960 point-shaving scandal. Up-close-and-personal profiles of Hawk stars like George Senesky, Matty Guokas, Cliff Anderson, Mike Bantom, Jameer Nelson, and Delante West stud the narrative. Palestra and Big Five lore abounds. Past and present Big Five coaches pick their all-time Big Five teams and recount their greatest memories. Finally, hilarious tales about Hawk teams playing overseas spice a must-read entertaining and informative book for collegebasketball lovers everywhere.
Author: Mark Stewart
Publisher: Norwood House Press
Published: 2006-01-15
Total Pages: 50
ISBN-13: 1599530104
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPresents the history, accomplishments and key personalities of the Phoenix Suns basketball team. Includes timelines, quotes, maps, glossary, and websites to visit.
Author: Peter C. Bjarkman
Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC
Published: 2003-02
Total Pages: 276
ISBN-13: 9781582615646
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