NFL Heroes

NFL Heroes

Author: George Johnson

Publisher: Firefly Books

Published: 2022-10-15

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9780228103479

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The NFL's best players, all in one action-packed volume. Over a century after the formation of the American Professional Football Conference, the precursor to the National Football League, pro football continues to excite and captivate millions of fans across the globe. At the core of the NFL is its legendary players -- the incredible athletes who have thrown, caught, run, tackled and kicked their way into the annals of sports history. NFL Heroes presents the best of the best in pro football. From the pioneers, to the current stars, to the all-time legends that occupy the Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, they're all here, including: Tom Brady Jim Brown Jerry Rice Dick Butkus Johnny Unitas Deacon Jones Reggie White Joe Montana Antonio Brown Walter Payton Bronko Nagurski Aaron Donald Dan Marino Terry Bradshaw Emmitt Smith Brett Favre Roger Staubach Rob Gronkowski LaDainian Tomlinson Deion Sanders. Featuring 100 riveting stories and over 120 photos of the game's best, this updated, second edition of NFL Heroes is a must-read for any fan of America's favorite sport.


The Baseball 100

The Baseball 100

Author: Joe Posnanski

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2021-09-28

Total Pages: 702

ISBN-13: 1982180609

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Winner of the CASEY Award for Best Baseball Book of the Year “An instant sports classic.” —New York Post * “Stellar.” —The Wall Street Journal * “A true masterwork…880 pages of sheer baseball bliss.” —BookPage (starred review) * “This is a remarkable achievement.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) A magnum opus from acclaimed baseball writer Joe Posnanski, The Baseball 100 is an audacious, singular, and masterly book that took a lifetime to write. The entire story of baseball rings through a countdown of the 100 greatest players in history, with a foreword by George Will. Longer than Moby-Dick and nearly as ambitious,? The Baseball 100 is a one-of-a-kind work by award-winning sportswriter and lifelong student of the game Joe Posnanski. In the book’s introduction, Pulitzer Prize–winning commentator George F. Will marvels, “Posnanski must already have lived more than two hundred years. How else could he have acquired such a stock of illuminating facts and entertaining stories about the rich history of this endlessly fascinating sport?” Baseball’s legends come alive in these pages, which are not merely rankings but vibrant profiles of the game’s all-time greats. Posnanski dives into the biographies of iconic Hall of Famers, unfairly forgotten All-Stars, talents of today, and more. He doesn’t rely just on records and statistics—he lovingly retraces players’ origins, illuminates their characters, and places their accomplishments in the context of baseball’s past and present. Just how good a pitcher is Clayton Kershaw in the 21st-century game compared to Greg Maddux dueling with the juiced hitters of the nineties? How do the career and influence of Hank Aaron compare to Babe Ruth’s? Which player in the top ten most deserves to be resurrected from history? No compendium of baseball’s legendary geniuses could be complete without the players of the segregated Negro Leagues, men whose extraordinary careers were largely overlooked by sportswriters at the time and unjustly lost to history. Posnanski writes about the efforts of former Negro Leaguers to restore sidelined Black athletes to their due honor and draws upon the deep troves of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and extensive interviews with the likes of Buck O’Neil to illuminate the accomplishments of players such as pitchers Satchel Paige and Smokey Joe Williams; outfielders Oscar Charleston, Monte Irvin, and Cool Papa Bell; first baseman Buck Leonard; shortstop Pop Lloyd; catcher Josh Gibson; and many, many more. The Baseball 100 treats readers to the whole rich pageant of baseball history in a single volume. Engrossing, surprising, and heartfelt, it is a magisterial tribute to the game of baseball and the stars who have played it.


The 100 Greatest American Athletes

The 100 Greatest American Athletes

Author: Martin Gitlin

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781538110263

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In this book, Martin Gitlin has ranked the 100 greatest American athletes across all sports, from football and baseball to the decathlon and skateboarding. Taken into consideration are the athletes' achievements, mental toughness, versatility, athleticism, and overall impact on their sport.


The Mad Dog 100

The Mad Dog 100

Author: Chris Russo

Publisher: Crown

Published: 2004-05-04

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 0767914627

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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.


100 Athletes Who Shaped Sports History

100 Athletes Who Shaped Sports History

Author: Russell Roberts

Publisher: Sourcebooks Explore

Published: 2023-08-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781728290072

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Epic athletes have been changing the game for a long time! Learn all about the fascinating lives and tremendous impact of 100 extraordinary athletes from around the world with this fact-filled biography collection for kids Educational and engaging, 100 Athletes Who Shaped Sports History features: Simple, easy-to-read text that has been freshly updated and includes figures like Misty Copeland, Tony Hawk, Michael Phelps, and Usain Bolt Illustrated portraits of each figure Fascinating facts and stats about athletes from dozens of different sports disciplines A timeline, trivia questions, project ideas and more! From Joe Louis to Gordie Howe, Arnold Palmer to Pelé, Michelle Kwan to Serena Williams and many more, readers will be introduced to sports legends throughout history. Organized chronologically, 100 Athletes Who Shaped Sports History offers a look at the incredible lives, record-breaking achievements, and remarkable dedication of athletes who have inspired countless fans all over the world.


Greatest Athletes of All Sports & Generations: Top 100

Greatest Athletes of All Sports & Generations: Top 100

Author: Alex Trost

Publisher: A&V

Published: 2014-06-13

Total Pages: 29

ISBN-13: 1490587799

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Are you looking for a journey that will take you through this amazing obok, along with funny comments and a word puzzle? Then this book is for you. Whether you are looking at this book for curiosity, choices, options, or just for fun; this book fits any criteria. Writing this book did not happen quickly. It is thorough look at accuracy and foundation before the book was even started. This book was created to inform, entertain and maybe even test your knowledge. By the time you finish reading this book you will want to share it with others.


The Olympians: Football

The Olympians: Football

Author: The Olympians Book

Publisher: The Olympians Book LLC

Published: 2024-08-23

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13:

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The first book in The Olympians Series brings to life the greatest football players of all time, from Mel Hein to Patrick Mahomes, through hundreds of artistic designed graphics, culminating with the “Football Olympian”, the greatest player of all time. In the end, readers will get the opportunity to choose their own “Football Olympian” by casting the ballot that will determine who is the people’s choice for the greatest football player of all time. But before all of that, readers will go on a journey over the course of this book that includes: The Field Generals: Greatest Quarterbacks of All-Time Football 100: Greatest Players of All-Time Five-Star Generals: The Pantheon of Quarterbacks Top Gun: Greatest QB-Receiver Duos The Special Forces: All-Time Team The Pantheon of Football The Olympian: Greatest Player of All-Time Additional content includes: “The Premonition”; which current player could eventually challenge the “Football Olympian” for “G.O.A.T.” status. “The Prophecy”; who might be the next “chosen one” that will force us to open the “G.O.A.T.” conversation again in the future. Bonus feature: Clickable graphics that link to players, events, glossary and ballot pages. The Ballot links to the poll page where the readers can choose their “Football Olympian”.


100 of the Best Athletes in All of Sports

100 of the Best Athletes in All of Sports

Author: Alex Trost

Publisher: A&V

Published: 2014-06-13

Total Pages: 29

ISBN-13: 149054870X

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Are you looking for a journey that will take you through this amazing obok, along with funny comments and a word puzzle? Then this book is for you. Whether you are looking at this book for curiosity, choices, options, or just for fun; this book fits any criteria. Writing this book did not happen quickly. It is thorough look at accuracy and foundation before the book was even started. This book was created to inform, entertain and maybe even test your knowledge. By the time you finish reading this book you will want to share it with others.