Collecting Sports Legends
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| Author | : Joe Orlando |
| Publisher | : Zyrus Press |
| Total Pages | : 388 |
| Release | : 2008-12 |
| Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
| ISBN | : 9781933990217 |
This comprehensive guide takes the reader on a historical journey, providing an in-depth look at the icons of sport, captured through their greatest collectibles. Composed by the leading experts in the field, never before has one book covered such a variety of hobby subjects. For those interested in building a fine collection of sports memorabilia, from baseball cards to autographs to game-used bats, each subject is covered in great detail. Within each chapter, the best of the best has been selected by the experts. Whether you are a hardcore collector or just an avid sports fan, this book not only helps bring the legends of sport to life but it provides crucial tips on how to assemble a world class collection. From Babe Ruth to Tiger Woods, from Wilt Chamberlain to Joe Namath, every major sport is covered. This book contains hundreds of sports memorabilia images, including many of the finest examples in the world.
| Author | : Ian Barry |
| Publisher | : Assouline Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 6 |
| Release | : 2023-08-01 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 161428055X |
There’s an undeniable fascination with motorcycles—their speed, design, riders, and coolness factor, are all part of the magnetism. This exquisite deluxe volume, presented on cotton paper in a beautiful black rubber clamshell box with a cutout metal plate, is the newest addition to Assouline’s Impossible Collection series is a compendium of the 100 most exceptional bikes of the twentieth century—from the rare to the renowned—each one is unique. Some of these brilliant pieces of machinery include the stunning and one-of-a-kind BMW R7, the 1948 Vincent Series Rapide that Rollie Free shattered land speed record on, in nothing but a bathing suit, the iconic 1969 Easy Rider bike that Peter Fonda made famous, and the 1973 Harley-Davidson XR750, Evel Knievel’s bike of choice. Motorcycle aficionados, aesthetes, and enthusiasts alike will treasure this collector’s item.
| Author | : David Stabler |
| Publisher | : Quirk Books |
| Total Pages | : 209 |
| Release | : 2015-11-17 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 1594748233 |
Hilarious childhood biographies and full-color illustrations show how Tiger Woods, Gabby Douglas, Bruce Lee, Billie Jean King, and other budding sports champions faced kid-sized challenges growing up. Forget the gold medals, the championships, and the undefeated seasons. When all-star athletes were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you. Baseball legend Baseball legend Babe Ruth was such a troublemaker, his family sent him to reform school. Race car champion Danica Patrick fended off bullies who told her “girls can’t drive.” And football superstar Peyton Manning was forced to dance the tango in his school play. Kid Athletes tells all of their stories and more with full-color cartoon illustrations on every page. Other subjects include Billie Jean King, Jackie Robinson, Yao Ming, Gabby Douglas, Tiger Woods, Julie Krone, Bruce Lee, Muhammad Ali, Bobby Orr, Lionel Messi, and more! Excited for the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics? Check out Kid Olympians: Summer!
| Author | : David Cataneo |
| Publisher | : Mariner Books |
| Total Pages | : 308 |
| Release | : 1994-03 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 9780156715683 |
By hanging around ballparks, training camps, and locker rooms, by interviewing old-timers, and by sifting through thousands of old newspaper clippings, Cataneo has assembled a collection of baseball trivia and anecdotes that includes superstitions, statistics, practical jokes, and more. Photos.
| Author | : Howard Bryant |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 370 |
| Release | : 2016-12-20 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 0698175158 |
From Magic Johnson to Michael Jordan to LeBron James to Steph Curry, ESPN's Howard Bryant presents the best from the hardwood--a collection of NBA champions and superstars for young sports fans! Fast-paced, adrenaline-filled, and brimming with out-of-this-world athleticism, basketball has won the hearts of fans all across America—yet it is particularly popular among kids and teens. Giants of the game like Steph Curry, LeBron, and Michael Jordan have transcended the sport to become cultural icons and role models to young fans. From the cornfields of Indiana and the hills of North Carolina, to the urban sprawl of New York City, Chicago and L.A., love of the game stretches from coast to coast. Featuring Top Ten Lists to chew on and debate, and a Top 40-style Timeline of Key Moments in Basektball History, this comprehensive collection includes the greatest dynasties, from the Bill Russell-era Celtics, to the Magic Jonson-led Lakers, to the Jordan-led Bulls, right up to the Tim Duncan-led Spurs. All the greats take flight toward the hoop in this perfect book for young fans who dream about stepping on an NBA court. "A trove of awesome athletic feats, game-changing stars of the past and present, and rich fodder for heated arguments."--Booklist "Hoops fans will find a goldmine of information guaranteed to deepen their basketball knowledge and their understanding of the game."--VOYA "An easy hook for serious sports fans."--School Library Journal
| Author | : Thomas S. Owens |
| Publisher | : Millbrook Press |
| Total Pages | : 80 |
| Release | : 2001-04 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 9780761314783 |
Provides standards for grading the condition of cards, descriptions of rare cards, tips for cyber-collecting, and hints for hobby shows.
| Author | : Joe Orlando |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2002-07-19 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9780966971088 |
This is a must-have guide for anyone who is interested in seeing and learning more about the most collectable cards in the world.
| Author | : Jim Platt |
| Publisher | : Triumph Books (IL) |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2002 |
| Genre | : Athletes |
| ISBN | : 9781572434608 |
Spanning more than a century of athletic achievement, this collection of memorabilia features photos of everything from uniforms and gear to autographs, artifacts, tickets, and programs, and stories of over 100 inspirational and immortal athletes, from Honus Wagner and Jack Johnson to Roberto Clemente and Muhammad Ali.
| Author | : Rick Broadbent |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 256 |
| Release | : 2021-06 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781406397123 |
| Author | : Hilary Geary Ross |
| Publisher | : powerHouse Books |
| Total Pages | : 321 |
| Release | : 2011-11-29 |
| Genre | : Photography |
| ISBN | : 1576875881 |
New York New York combines the talents of renowned photographer Harry Benson with text by society columnist Hilary Geary Ross to create a stunning portrait of New York's best-known citizens. From captains of industry, politicians, movie stars, dancers, artists, and best-selling authors to celebrated athletes and society doyennes, New York New York captures the glamour of Manhattan from the early 60s to today in hundreds of black-and-white and color photographs. Subjects include Diane Sawyer, Halston, Truman Capote, Robert Redford, Neil Simon, Tom Wolfe, Norman Mailer, Spike Lee, Malcolm Forbes, Al Pacino, Lauren Hutton, Lena Horne, Andy Warhol, Yogi Bera, Jackie Kennedy, Gerard Butler, Cindy Lauper, Daryl Hannah, Mario Cuomo, Birdie Bell, Donald Trump, Brooke Astor, Yoko Ono, Woody Allen, and Michael Kors, among many, many others.
