100 Greatest Sports Heroes

100 Greatest Sports Heroes
Author: Mac Davis
Publisher:
Total Pages: 164
Release: 1972
Genre: Athletes
ISBN: 9780448025704

100 sports figures who truly represent the greates heroes of sports.

Greatest Sports Heroes of All Times

Greatest Sports Heroes of All Times
Author: Paul J. Christopher
Publisher: Encouragement Press, LLC
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2006-08
Genre: Athletes
ISBN: 1933766093

Hold it! You really think we can come up with 50 greatest sports heroes? Well, we can and we have. Our heroes are not simply limited to the most popular spectator sports. On occasion our heroes go back several generations, not just to the names in the papers or the sports talk shows. Who are they? Well, certainly Jordan, Woods and Ming...but are you old enough to remember Max Schmeling or George Best? There are a lot more where they come from...skiers, cyclists, golfers and runners-all the best and more. What did they do and why are they great? The book offers: a quick, personal biography of each of our famous athletes; summary statistics of some of the most important successes; the good, the bad and the ugly of their sports careers; why these individuals went on to influence their sport; and trivia questions to challenge your knowledge and more.

The 100 Greatest Heroes

The 100 Greatest Heroes
Author: Harry Paul Jeffers
Publisher: Citadel Press
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2003
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780806524764

Contains profiles, ranked in order of significance, of the world's most influential heroes of all time.

The 100 Greatest Sportspeople of All Time

The 100 Greatest Sportspeople of All Time
Author: Martin Dreyer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2017
Genre: Athletes
ISBN: 9780473404581

"Humans are capable of achieving amazing feats. From the rugby field to the tennis court to the swimming pool - and everywhere in between. Whether you're a hardcore sports fan wanting to know more about your favourite athletes, or you're looking for a gift for the man or woman who has everything, this book has it all. From Muhammed Ali delivering knockout blows in the boxing ring to Babe Ruth hitting home runs in Yankee Stadium to Michael Phelps swimming his way to Olympic gold, these are some of the great sporting moments we're still talking about. What drove these athletes? How did they set records that remain unbroken? Discover the history, achievements and unique stories behind the greatest athletes of all time."--

NFL Heroes

NFL Heroes
Author: George Johnson
Publisher: Firefly Books
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2022-10-15
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780228103479

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 Sports 100

The Sports 100
Author: Associated Press
Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999
Genre: Athletes
ISBN: 9781582612065

This volume recalls, in stories and photographs, the most memorable sports figures and feats of the twentieth century, according to the Associated Press. The athletes are presented in alphabetical order.

The Big Book of Jewish Sports Heroes

The Big Book of Jewish Sports Heroes
Author: Peter S. Horvitz
Publisher: SP Books
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2006
Genre: Jewish athletes
ISBN: 1561719072

When you think of famous Jews, sports may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But from Sandy Koufax to Mark Spitz, Jews have made tremendous contributions to the history of sports. The Horvitzs have created a logical ranking system that uses hard statistical evidence to identify the 100 greatest Jewish athletes of all time. Drawing on their academic backgrounds and expert sports knowledge, the authors bring us a proven scientific framework for objectively comparing athletes across various sports, including: Football, Baseball, Boxing, Tennis, Golf, plus many others! Features include: Little-known interviews with sports heroes of the past and present; Nearly 200 rare photographs throughout; Fascinating anecdotes that bring your favorite athletes to life.

The 100 Greatest Athletes of All Time

The 100 Greatest Athletes of All Time
Author: Bert Randolph Sugar
Publisher: Citadel Press
Total Pages: 446
Release: 1995
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780806516141

Profiles the top one hundred athletes in baseball, basketball, boxing, football, and other sports; ranks them in accordance with their achievements; and includes a large number of accompanying illustrations.