The Great Book of Football

The Great Book of Football
Author: Bill O'Neill
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2017-08-29
Genre:
ISBN: 9781975974961

If you love sports trivia, then you'll be all in for The Great Book of Football, which is a must-read for any NFL fan out there. One of the most inclusive NFL football books on the market today, it's a treasure trove of sports stories, random facts, and the most in-depth tales of the most fascinating football players who have made the NFL what it is today. Starting with the foundation of the fledgling NFL in the 1920s and leading right up the thrilling finish at the most recent Super Bowl, The Great Book of Football highlights the best players of every era, the games that separated the boys from the men, and the off-the-field shenanigans and twists of fate that have seen the league go from Midwestern distraction to international obsession. There are lots of football books out there, but The Great Book of Football takes you inside the action from the huddle to the locker room to the draft room to the owner's box. And every chapter ends with trivia questions that are sure to stump your NFL-crazy friends at your next Sunday afternoon watch party. From Red Grange and Sammy Baugh to Tom Brady and J.J. Watt, the best of every era is highlighted, analyzed, and celebrated. Learn the secrets of the unstoppable Wing-T offense; relive Broadway Joe's Namath legendary Super Bowl guarantee; go behind enemy lines to witness the birth of Pittsburgh's Steel Curtain defense; and take pride in how players, owners, and fans have responded to America's greatest battles, from World War II to Hurricane Katrina to September 11. It doesn't matter if it's Super Bowl Sunday or the heart of the offseason, The Great Book of Football is one of those NFL football books that you just won't be able to put down.

Incredible Sports Trivia

Incredible Sports Trivia
Author: Eric Braun
Publisher: Lerner Publications ™
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2018-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1541522834

Did you know soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo's legs are insured for about $148 million? Or that Seattle Seahawks fans have cheered so loudly they've actually caused an earthquake? Fun facts like these await in this page-turning, wow-inspiring, mind-blowing look at sports trivia! You'll learn who made the first slam dunk in basketball and who holds the record for throwing the fastest fastball—and just how fast that speeding ball traveled. Get ready to be amazed!

The Great Book of Ice Hockey

The Great Book of Ice Hockey
Author: Bill O'Neill
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-02-13
Genre: Hockey
ISBN: 9781543105759

The Great Book of Ice Hockey is a must for anyone who loves sports trivia. The book is a compendium of interesting facts and sport stories about the great game of ice hockey, with information about the early days before the National Hockey League (NHL) all the way to the stars of today. There are random facts about leagues, rules, coaches, players, and inside stories about the early days of the game. The answers to hundreds of trivia questions lie in these pages. Learn about foreign leagues, junior hockey, and superstars like Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals, and of course "The Great One," Wayne Gretzky. You can find interesting facts about the builders of the game, including Maurice "Rocket" Richard and Coach Jack Adams, both of whom have NHL trophies named in their honor. You will meet scoring leaders, winning coaches, amazing goalies and ice hockey royalty. Whether you're a long-time fan of ice hockey, or if you're just looking for answers to troublesome trivia questions in your latest game of Trivial Pursuit, "The Great Book of Ice Hockey" is the book for you. Presented in a clear and engaging manner, this collection of sports trivia will give fans of ice hockey a new and entertaining set of random facts to liven up a boring day or fill the time during intermission.

The Great Book of Soccer

The Great Book of Soccer
Author: Bill O'Neill
Publisher: Lak Publishing
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2020-03-05
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9781648450211

The Great Book of Soccer is an entertaining, instructive and interesting Trivia & Facts book about Soccer. Not everyone knows the history of the game, its origins and the interesting stories that have emerged over the years. Here is a handy e-book that helps to fill that void in knowledge; easily readable and not too overwhelming in statistics.

Sports Trivia Devotional

Sports Trivia Devotional
Author: Dave Veerman
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 303
Release: 2010
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0310721857

This devotional is an entertaining and engaging book that combines highlights from classic and extreme sports with a fun, inspiring daily devotional thought aimed specifically at tweens.

Wacky Baseball Trivia

Wacky Baseball Trivia
Author: Matt Chandler
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2016-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1515719952

"Describes a variety of trivia facts about baseball"--

Ball Sport Trivia

Ball Sport Trivia
Author: Alf Alderson
Publisher: Dog n Bone
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-09-06
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9781909313972

Whether you're a football fan, a basketball player, a tennis aficionado, a keen golfer, or a baseball nut you'll love this fascinating collection of over 250 sport facts. Whether you're a football fan, a basketball player, a tennis aficionado, a keen golfer, or a baseball nut you'll love this fascinating collection of over 250 sport facts. Did you know... Billiard balls from the late nineteenth century had the unfortunate tendency to explode when hit? Football players have been recorded taking tackles with a force that’s greater than being hit by a car at 40 mph? Official NCAA basketballs must be able to bounce at least 49in. when dropped? Like the sound of these facts and want to know more? Then Ball Sport Trivia is essential reading. Featuring obscure, unbelievable, intriguing, and engaging facts about some of the world’s most popular (and not so popular) ball sports, discover well over 250 fascinating nuggets of information on the sports, the balls, the players, the history, and lots more. Over 20 sports are covered and you can find out why the number of dimples on a golf ball can make you a better player, what the fastest recorded serve is in a tennis match, and who is the world’s highest-earning ball player. All this makes this miscellany a must have for any Sport Trivia nut.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sports History & Trivia

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sports History & Trivia
Author: Mike McGovern
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2001-09-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780028639635

For the sports fan, this guide offers fascinating facts and tidbits on baseball, football, basketball, hockey, the Olympic Games, tennis, figure skating, soccer, and more. It contains special sections on women's sports, young people's sports, and the Special Olympics, and includes listings of winners of the World Series, the Super Bowl, the Stanley Cup, and other major competetions.

Sports

Sports
Author: National Geographic Kids
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2016-05-17
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1426324677

Everything has its weird side-- even sports! Add wacky stats, facts, and stories to your arsenal of spots trivia with this new addition to the very popular Weird but True series!

Interested in Sport

Interested in Sport
Author: Tav Chlordane
Publisher:
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2021-06-04
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781398448216

Ever wondered why it is called a 'try' in rugby? How referees got their name? Why the King of the Mountains' jersey in the Tour de France is red and white? Why you can't have a square football pitch? What ambidextrous really means? This book contains thousands of facts and jokes that anyone interested in sport would love to know.