The Midsummer Classic

The Midsummer Classic
Author: David Vincent
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Total Pages: 630
Release: 2001-01-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780803292734

Examines the history of All-Star baseball, providing play-by-plays, rosters, and box scores of each game; and discusses how All-Star games have been influenced by racial integration, expansion teams, and the designated hitter.

The Greatest Games Never Played

The Greatest Games Never Played
Author: Doug Fowler
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2020-03-26
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1794896996

William Greenhorn, who lost his dad at 11, narrates a thrilling pennant race and considers baseball history in this universe where baseball was always integrated. The final weekend's games are a whirlwind of twists and turns which leave him wondering if he could be called on and what might result. A doubleheader that may decided the season features 2 extra-inning games filled with excitement.

Jet

Jet
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2007-07-30
Genre:
ISBN:

The weekly source of African American political and entertainment news.

Introduction to LeBron James

Introduction to LeBron James
Author: Gilad James, PhD
Publisher: Gilad James Mystery School
Total Pages: 90
Release:
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 5777428959

LeBron James is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. He was born on December 30, 1984, in Akron, Ohio. James was raised by his mother who struggled to raise him as a single parent in poverty. He started playing basketball at a young age and quickly developed a love for the game. During his high school career, James was considered one of the best players in the country and was heavily scouted by college and NBA coaches. James was selected as the first overall pick in the 2003 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. He quickly established himself as a dominant player in the league, winning the Rookie of the Year award in his first season. James spent the first seven years of his career with the Cavaliers, leading them to the NBA Finals in 2007 but ultimately falling short. In 2010, James left Cleveland to join the Miami Heat, where he won two NBA championships in his four years there. He returned to Cleveland in 2014 and brought the city their first NBA championship in 2016 after a historic comeback in the Finals. James has been named the NBA MVP four times and is regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. In this book we discuss topics such as: Introduction: Definition of LeBron James, Brief history, Importance in Sports Early Life: Childhood, Background, Family High School Career: Career highlights, Accomplishments, Accolades College Education (if applicable): College life experience, Career highlights, Accomplishments Professional Career: NBA Draft 2003, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers 2.0, Los Angeles Lakers Accomplishments and Honors: NBA Championships, MVP Awards, All-Star Game Awards, Olympic Medals Off-court Life and Philanthropy: Business Ventures, Endorsements, Philanthropy Controversies and Criticisms: The Decision, Relationship with Sports Media, Criticisms on Game, Legal Issues Legacy and Impact: Impact on Basketball, Role Model for Young Athletes, Influence on Pop Culture Conclusion: Overall Summary of LeBron James' Life and Career and Impressions and Insights. Quizzes are provided at the end of each section.

Fenway

Fenway
Author: Dan Shaughnessy
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2000
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780618057092

This lavish pictorial tribute to the last of the grand old ballparks features evocative photos, reflections from an illustrious list of baseball legends, and a host of quirky Fenway facts. Ted Williams writes the Introduction. 75 color, 25 b&w photos.

Baseball

Baseball
Author: Edward J. Rielly
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Total Pages: 396
Release: 2005-01-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780803290051

Baseball: An Encyclopedia of Popular Culture looks at American society through the prism of its favorite pastime, discussing not only the game itself but a variety of topics with significance beyond the diamond. Its 269 entries, which vary in length from two hundred to twenty-five hundred words, explore the game?s intersection with race, gender, art, drug abuse, entertainment, business, gambling, movies, and the shift from rural to urban society. ø Filled with larger-than-life characters, baseball legends, sports facts and firsts, important milestones, and observations about daily life and popular culture, this encyclopedia is not only an excellent reference source but also an enjoyable book to browse.

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 Only Game in Town

The Only Game in Town
Author: Fay Vincent
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2007-04-03
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0743273184

An account of baseball in the 1930s and 1940s is presented from the perspectives of players who share memories about such topics as the dominance of the Yankees, the impact of World War II, and the integration of African-American ballplayers.

Pro Basketball's All-Time All-Stars

Pro Basketball's All-Time All-Stars
Author: Robert W. Cohen
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 508
Release: 2013-03-14
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0810887452

The history of the NBA has been filled with superstars, names known to fans and non-fans alike. But while comparisons between athletes who competed against each other face-to-face is a common occurrence in the sports world, it is not quite as easy to compare players from different eras. How would Wilt Chamberlain stack up against Shaquille O'Neal? What about LeBron James and Larry Bird, or Magic Johnson and Oscar Robertson? In Pro Basketball’s All-Time All-Stars: Across the Eras, Robert Cohen not only examines the best players from each era, but also ranks the five greatest players at each position in the history of the pro game. Dividing the history of professional basketball into five distinct eras, this book first describes the style of play that prevailed during each period. From the slow-paced, rough-and-tumble style of play that characterized the NBA during its formative years, to the up-tempo, high-flying style that currently prevails, Pro Basketball’s All-Time All-Stars gives an in-depth view of how the game has evolved. For each of the five eras, Cohen has selected the best players to man the five positions on the court, providing career bios for each. To determine the best of the best, Cohen considers the level of dominance each player reached during his time in the league, his individual statistics, the degree to which he impacted the fortunes of his team, and the extent to which he improved his teammates’ level of play. Individual honors and quotes from teammates and opponents alike are used to support the rankings. Covering NBA greats such as Bob Pettit, Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan, and Kobe Bryant, this book will appeal to basketball fans of all generations, and to any NBA fan interested in the history of the game.

Seventh Inning Stretch

Seventh Inning Stretch
Author: Josh Pahigian
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2010-03-16
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0762762632

The Seventh Inning Stretch, by noted baseball expert Josh Pahigian addresses all of the most interesting baseball arguments, however frivolous, that fans have been engaging in for decades, and even a few they may have never stopped to consider before.