The Ultimate Book of Sports Lists, 1998

The Ultimate Book of Sports Lists, 1998
Author: Mike Meserole
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Total Pages: 228
Release: 1997
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780789422798

Filled with fascinating facts on sports from baseball to boxing, and competitive events from college to the Olympics, this is the new and definitive illustrated annual sports reference manual. The book includes statistics on every major sport, a year-in-review of sports highlights, and much more. Full-color photographs.

The Ultimate Book of New York Lists

The Ultimate Book of New York Lists
Author: Bert Randolph Sugar
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 347
Release: 2009-11-15
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1628732695

Where can you find New York City’s best hamburger? What are the ten best songs ever written about New York? The ten best books set in New York? Bert Randolph Sugar and some famous friends answer these burning questions, helping both New Yorkers and tourists learn what makes the greatest city on earth so great. With a foreword by legendary newspaperman Bill Gallo of the New York Daily News and lists from celebrity New Yorkers like Pete Hamill and Howard Stern, this is a book no lover of New York City should be without.

The Great Book of Philadelphia Sports Lists (Completely Revised and Updated Edition)

The Great Book of Philadelphia Sports Lists (Completely Revised and Updated Edition)
Author: Glen Macnow
Publisher: Running Press Adult
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2019-10-29
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 076249607X

When it comes to sports talk, no city has more to say than Philadelphia. With their 2007 The Great Book of Philadelphia Sports Lists, WIP sports radio hosts Glen Macnow and Big Daddy Graham compiled dozens of sports lists to stir up dialog and debate within the buzzing Philadelphia sports community (and beyond). A lot has happened in Philly sports since 2007 -- the Phillies' 2008 World Series win; the Eagles' record-breaking 2017 season, now-famous Philly Special play, and Super Bowl LII victory over the Patriots; the Sixers' "Trust the Process" campaign; and, of course, Gritty -- so now Glen and Big Daddy are back with dozens of new lists to keep the conversation fresh, ranking things like: The most overrated and underrated players in Philly sports history The top 10 Philadelphia sports quotes The 10 worst Eagles draft picks ever The greatest duos in Philly sports history The 10 best sports movies set in Philadelphia The worst bosses in Philly sports history and much more!

Sports, Exercise, and Fitness

Sports, Exercise, and Fitness
Author: Mary Beth Allen
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2005-03-30
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0313068577

For reference librarians and researchers seeking information on sports and fitness, this guide is an important first stop. For collection development specialists, it is an invaluable selection guide. Allen describes and evaluates over 1,000 information sources on the complete spectrum of sports: from basketball, football, and hockey to figure skating, table tennis, and weight training. Focusing on English-language works published between 1990 and the present, the guide thoroughly covers traditional reference sources, such as encyclopedias and bibliographies, along with instructional sources in print formats, online databases, and Web sites. To enable users in search of information on specific sports or fitness activities, chapters are organized thematically, according to broad- type aquatic sports, nautical sports, precision and accuracy, racket sports, ice and snow sports, ball sports, cycling, and so on, with subcategories for such individual sports as soccer, golf, and yoga. Within these categories, works are further organized by type: reference, instructional, and Web sites.

Collecting Sports Legends

Collecting Sports Legends
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.

Ultimate Book of Sports

Ultimate Book of Sports
Author: Scott McNeely
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 379
Release: 2012-10-10
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 145211059X

Information on over 250 sports, including rules and trivia.

The Ultimate Book of Boxing Lists

The Ultimate Book of Boxing Lists
Author: Bert Randolph Sugar
Publisher: Running Press Adult
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2011-01-11
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0762441674

What were the ten most fantastic knockouts in boxing history? Which pugilist had the greatest jab of all time? What were the sport's most intense rivalries? Who scored the biggest upsets in the sport's annals? Which fighters have the best nicknames? These questions and many others are answered in this bold collection of ranked lists from two of boxing's most popular commentators. Each list has an introductory paragraph followed by a number of ranked entries, with each entry featuring a brief explanation of ranking plus entertaining and enlightening background information. Also included are original lists contributed exclusive to this book by more than 25 top personalities from boxing and beyond, including Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, George Foreman, Oscar De La Hoya, Bernard Hopkins, and more.

The Great Book of Boston Sports Lists

The Great Book of Boston Sports Lists
Author: Andy Gresh
Publisher: Running Press Adult
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2011-09-13
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0762443693

There's nothing more important to Bostonians than their sports teams. From the Red Sox and Celtics to the Patriots and Bruins to a number of major college programs, millions of fans from all generations discuss, debate, and live-and-die with their hometown squads all year long. In The Great Book of Boston Sports Lists, two high-profile sports-media pros -- along with original contributions from over 20 famous sports heroes and fans including Fred Lynn, Dave Goucher, Mike Eruzione, Dan Shaughnessy, Adam Vinatieri, Mayor Ray Flynn, Micky Ward, Zdeno Chara, Bill Rodgers, and more -- fan the flames of the ongoing sports debate with informative and entertaining lists that highlight and rank the best, worst, and most remarkable of local sports past and present.

The Great Book of Los Angeles Sports Lists

The Great Book of Los Angeles Sports Lists
Author: Steve Hartman
Publisher: Running Press Adult
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2009-04-28
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0786748877

With multiple franchises in pro sports -- Lakers and Clippers (NBA), Dodgers and Angels (MLB), and Kings and Ducks (NHL) -- plus major interest in UCLA and USC athletics, LA's fans are some of the most sports-crazed in the country. Matt "Money" Smith and Steve Hartman -- two of the leading authorities on So-Cal sports -- stir up the scene with this entertaining compilation, including guest lists from Kobe Bryant, Phil Jackson, Luc Robitaille, Jeanie Buss, Steve Garvey, and many more.