The 100 Greatest Jews in Sports

The 100 Greatest Jews in Sports

Author: B. P. Robert Stephen Silverman

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2003-09-22

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 146167168X

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The 100 Greatest Jews in Sports takes the greatest Jewish athletes in all major sports from the past eleven decades and ranks them against each other, using a limited scope and quantitative criteria. Each decade has seen someone new emerge as the greatest Jewish athlete, from boxer Abe Attell to baseballs' Sandy Koufax and Ken Holtzman, to golf's Amy Alcott, to footballs' Harris Barton. Sports profiled include baseball, basketball, hockey, tennis, golf, auto racing, boxing, soccer, football, swimming, and many others. Silverman takes a scholarly approach to ensure reliability and validity of the statistics given. The author identified the most common categories of statistics in which the highest paid athletes in all sports had excelled, and he assigned numeric values to reflect the performance categories. That provided a proportional representation of the most important individual accomplishments in sports. By applying those numbers to the records of selected athletes, each was ranked against the other. Additionally, the author asked selected experts of each sport to perform the same ranking with no specific criteria, and the results were the same. Filled with historic photographs of the athletes profiled, and interspersed with interesting tidbits of each athlete's personal life and career, this book is certain to be of interest to the casual to serious sports enthusiast alike.


100 of the Best Rugby Players of All Time

100 of the Best Rugby Players of All Time

Author: Alex Trost

Publisher: A&V

Published: 2014-06-13

Total Pages: 29

ISBN-13: 1490585176

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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 50 Greatest Rugby Union Players of All Time

The 50 Greatest Rugby Union Players of All Time

Author: Steven White

Publisher: Icon Books Ltd

Published: 2015-12-24

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 1785780271

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Throughout the history of rugby union, a select few players have stood out above the rest. Bringing together 50 of the finest, this book reveals the fearless scrum-halves, tricky wingers, explosive centres and powerful props that have lit up the game, celebrating their achievements and controversially ranking them in order of greatness. Is the might of Jonah Lomu preferred to the vision of David Campese? Who was more influential, Jonny or Johnno? Which hemisphere has produced the most superstars? And most importantly, who will be named the greatest player of all time? Passionately argued, provocative, and sure to trigger lively debate, this book is a must-read for rugby fans everywhere. Published in time for the Six Nations 2016 and fully updated following the 2015 Rugby World Cup, hosted in England.


The 100 Greatest Amiga Games

The 100 Greatest Amiga Games

Author: Tom Crossland

Publisher: BookRix

Published: 2022-04-30

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 3755412799

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It felt like a very big deal at the time to go from the Commodore 64 to the Amiga. There were some fantastic games on the C64 but the Amiga felt like a quantum leap and the full 'arcade at home' experience. Sadly though, as we know, the Amiga era was not destined to be the longest or most stable slice of home gaming history. In the end the competition was too much and the Amiga, not helped by poor business decisions and a lack of innovation, began to struggle in the market. One tends to feel that the Amiga never quite fufilled its full potential but what an amazing few years it gave us. I spent many happy hours and weeks playing all my favourite Amiga games. To this day I am still discovering interesting Amiga games which passed me by at the time. Trawling through the Amiga years again I found there were many more great games than I actually remembered. The book that follows includes racing games, shoot 'em ups, military simulations, platform games, licenced movie games, puzzle games, and so on. So, without further delay, let's sit back and take a look at the (in my own humble opinion) 100 greatest Amiga games...


Brit Wit: The 100 Greatest British Comedy Movies of All Time

Brit Wit: The 100 Greatest British Comedy Movies of All Time

Author: Claudia Morgan

Publisher: Richards Education

Published:

Total Pages: 301

ISBN-13:

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Discover the unique charm, sharp wit, and laugh-out-loud moments of British cinema with "Brit Wit: The 100 Greatest British Comedy Movies of All Time." This delightful book offers a comprehensive look at the films that have defined British humor, from the irreverent brilliance of Monty Python and the Holy Grail to the romantic hilarity of Four Weddings and a Funeral and the suburban shenanigans of Shaun of the Dead. Each chapter delves into a different movie, exploring the cultural significance, memorable moments, and comedic genius behind these timeless classics. Whether it's the dark satire of The Ladykillers or the heartwarming charm of The Full Monty, this book covers the full spectrum of British comedy, celebrating the films that have made audiences laugh for generations. Perfect for cinephiles, comedy fans, and anyone who appreciates the subtlety and wit of British humor, "Brit Wit" is your ultimate guide to the best of British comedy cinema. Take a journey through the laughter and tears, the absurdity and the brilliance, and discover why these films continue to hold a special place in the hearts of audiences around the world.


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.


100 Great Scottish Rugby Moments

100 Great Scottish Rugby Moments

Author: Stewart Weir

Publisher: Black & White Publishing Ltd

Published: 2019-08-15

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 178530285X

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Here are Scottish rugby's most legendary, celebratory and brilliant moments from the last 50 years. 100 Great Scottish Rugby Moments is a unique celebration of the sport’s most significant moments. Including: • Andy Irvine's kick to beat England in 1974 • The 1984 Grand Slam • David Sole, Tony Stanger and the 1990 Grand Slam • Toony, Paris and that pass • The great Bill McLaren’s final commentary• Doddie Weir's Big Entry • The 2019 Calcutta Cup – a match like no other . . . These epic moments feature exclusive interviews with Gregor Townsend, Jim Telfer, Ian Robertson, Ian McLauchlan, Andy Irvine, Alan Lawson, Iain Milne, Jim Calder, John Rutherford, Finlay Calder, Craig Chalmers, David Sole, Tony Stanger, Scott Hastings, Gavin Hastings, Doddie Weir, Rob Wainwright, Gary Armstrong, Kenny Logan, Bryan Redpath, Chris Paterson, Al Kellock, Sean Maitland and many others. Enjoy a host of brilliant anecdotes and remarkable insights into the controversies, epic matches, thrilling contests and pivotal events on and off the field which shaped these 100 GREAT SCOTTISH RUGBY MOMENTS. "All the key moments from the last 50 years of Scottish rugby are captured . . . 100 Great Scottish Rugby Moments will definitely bring back some truly great memories for you." GARY ARMSTRONG OBE


100 Irish Rugby Greats

100 Irish Rugby Greats

Author: John Scally

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2011-08-04

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1780571429

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Bursting with humour and full of amusing anecdotes, 100 Irish Rugby Greats is a unique celebration of the most significant stars of the sport from the 1930s to the present day. A veritable who’s who of Irish rugby, it takes in all of the true greats, including Jack Kyle, Tony O’Reilly, Mike Gibson, Willie John McBride, Moss Keane, Keith Wood, Brian O’Driscoll and Paul O’Connell. Many of the in-depth and revealing profiles are based on interviews with the legends themselves, as well as with those who have lined up against them. The result offers remarkable insights into the myriad controversies, epic matches, thrilling contests and pivotal events on and off the field in which each player has been involved. Written with an insider’s knowledge, 100 Irish Rugby Greats will prove to be a thrilling read for all fans of the sport.