Sport: general

Since 1866 Winchester has been the most iconic and recognizable firearms name in American history.

Spanning from the time he talked Babe Ruth into signing his tennis shoe at the age of 12 to his last Tiger broadcast more than 60 years later, this book is a personal scrapbook of Hall-of-Famer Ernie Harwell's life-long love of baseball.

The authors combine to produce a work that addresses some of the most pressing issues in athletics today.

Born out of expansion in 1962, the New York Mets have more than filled the void left by the departure of the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants.

Home of the Game celebrates the unique position Camden Yards holds as a symbol of the modern game and a prototype for new ballparks across the country.

Bill Yoast is the real-life hero of Remember the Titans, the inspirational hit movie that chronicled the struggles of black and white high school football athletes to create a championship season in racially charged Alexandria, Virginia, in 1972.

This book delves into the complex, yet fascinating evolution of football.

Perhaps even more than the Boston Red Sox, the New England Patriots are the team of the entire northeast from Rhode Island to Canada.

Both a memoir and a "e;how-to"e; for anyone who aspires to a career in broadcast journalism, particularly sports, this book calls on Mercer's vast experience and name recognition in Texas to give an insider's view of everything from play-by-play to interviewing a celebrity athlete.

Incredible but True Stories of Confronting Death and Emerging VictoriousThe rock climber who cut off his own arm with a penknife.

When Hubert Davis was named head mens basketball coach at the University of North Carolina in April 2021, history had already been made, as Davis became the programs first Black head coach.

Ben Hogan continues to be one of the most admired and contemplated figures in the golf world, even though he passed away in 1997 and played his last competitive round of golf 30 years ago.

In The 50 Greatest Players in Chicago Bears History, sports historian Robert W.

Master the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi Chuan with this informative guide.

Dart board playing had been a game that mostly got attention in bar rooms.

Told through the eyes of a longtime Montana fishing guide and itinerant fishing bum, A Good Life Wasted offers a unique perspective on an implausible period in the recent history of human civilization.

The 50 Greatest Players in Denver Broncos History examines the careers of the 50 men who made the greatest impact on one of the National Football League's most successful franchises.

This book is geared toward all ages and gives step-by-step instructions on scores of crafts and outdoor skills cultivated by various Native American tribes over the centuries.

The 50 Greatest Players in Pittsburgh Steelers History examines the careers of the 50 men who made the greatest impact on one of the NFLs most iconic and successful franchises.

Early in the history of America's favorite pastime, trading baseball players was almost as easy as trading baseball cards.

In this collection of anecdotes from the announcers of pro football, the Voices reminisce about a time before television, when the NFL was just making its floundering start and college ball held all the attraction.

Share the fascinating stories about those who have brought to Detroit the unvarnished excitement unique to Tiger baseball.

Steve Spurrier is the epitome of a national sports figure either loved or hated with enthusiasm by millions.

Bobby Knight spent nearly 30 years as the controversial yet incredibly successful head basketball coach at Indiana University.

The American Darts Organization Book of Darts has been thoroughly updated and revised for the benefit of the growing ranks of dart players.

In the 1960s, college sports required more than athletic prowess from its African American players.

The Boston Red Sox are one of the most iconic teams in all of professional sports, representing not just a city or a state, but an entire region--theyre New Englands sole entry into MLB.

The Best Game Ever is a revealing look at the University of North Carolina Tar Heels' 195657 season, one of the most storied in college basketball history.

Called the "e;definitive history of the rivalry"e; by the Chicago Tribune, this updated history of the classic tilt is much more than just the recounting of old games.

Everyone loves a good ghost story, and Haunted Trail Tales will make the hairs on your neck stand on edge.

Perfect for Iowa State fans who think they already know everything Most Iowa State fans have taken in a game at Jack Trice Stadium or the Hilton Coliseum and have seen highlights of Troy Davis and Fred Hoiberg.

Vince Lombardi was notorious for his inability to throw anything away.

Karate: The Art of "e;Empty-Hand"e; Fighting is the definitive guide to Shotokan Karate--the most widely practiced style of Karate--and has inspired millions of Karate practitioners worldwide.

When the Boston Red Sox faced the New York Yankees in the historic 2003 American League Championship Series, the meeting seemed to serve as the climax to perhaps the greatest rivalry in professional sports.

Easily the most enduring of all sports questions is "e;Who was/is the best .

Steroids have been made out to be the modern plague of the day.

This book profiles 24 athletes who overcame seemingly insurmountable medical odds to attain athletic success.

Base Ball is a peer-reviewed book series published annually.

Helms Hall of Fame's brothers William M.

America and Canada both saw historic sports milestones in 1993.

A journey throughout the world to track down former Cubs to update fans on their present-day lives and look back on their playing or managing careers.

Honus Wagner's spectacular baseball career spanned 21 seasons from 1897 through 1917.

This book brings to life one of baseball's greatest sluggers, Willie Stargell.

The political tension of the Cold War bled into the Olympic Games when each side engaged in psychological warfare, exploiting sport for political ends.

Canadian-born George "e;Mooney"e; Gibson (1880-1967) grew up playing baseball on the sandlots around London, Ontario, before going on to star with the Pittsburgh Pirates of the National League.

At the turn of the 20th century, track and field in the U.

This book explores the true meaning of achievement in sports: having fun, developing athletic and social skills, and nurturing a healthy, positive sense of self-esteem.

Part history, part biography, this study examines the Black athlete's search to unify what W.

One of the greatest pitchers of the 19th century, Tim Keefe (1857-1933) was an ardent believer in the artisan work ethic that was becoming outmoded in burgeoning industrial America.

A strong-armed devastating spitball pitcher from rural Tennessee who once won 16 games with the Boston Braves, Hub Perdue is better remembered today as one of the clown princes of the Deadball Era.