Biggest Upsets of All Time

Biggest Upsets of All Time
Author: Barry Wilner
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 51
Release: 2015-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1680772694

This title explores the most shocking upsets in sports history, from Super Bowl stunners to unexpected Olympics heroics. The title also features informative sidebars, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

Basketball's Biggest Upset

Basketball's Biggest Upset
Author: Ray Sanchez
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2005-12
Genre: African American basketball players
ISBN: 0595378722

Describes how the Texas Western College Miner basketball team, led by Don Haskins, won the NCAA championship in 1966.

Most Notorious Curses of All Time

Most Notorious Curses of All Time
Author: Dave Campbell
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 51
Release: 2015-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1680772732

This title explores the legends and lore behind the billy goat, the Bambino, and other suspicious phenomena in the world of sports. The title also features informative sidebars, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

Biggest Upsets in Sports

Biggest Upsets in Sports
Author: Ken Rappoport
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2014-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 161783923X

Sports are unpredictable. They?re wacky. They can be totally off-the-wall! This title highlights some of the most memorable tales and traditions from sports history and is brought to life with exciting detail. Informative sidebars offer even more stories. You can also find a glossary, additional resources, and more! This title is a must-read for any sports fan. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Miracles, Shockers, and Long Shots

Miracles, Shockers, and Long Shots
Author: Barry Wilner
Publisher:
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2006
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781589793118

This book tells the story of 20 of the greatest upsets in sports, from the Miracle on Ice 1980 USA Olympic hockey team, to Cassius Clay's knockout of Sonny Liston in 1964, to the New England Patriot's Super Bowl victory over the St. Louis Rams in 2002.

The Greatest Upset Never Seen

The Greatest Upset Never Seen
Author: Jack Danilewicz
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2019-11-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1496218671

No one had really heard of Chaminade University--a tiny NAIA Catholic school in Honolulu with fewer than eight hundred undergraduates--until its basketball game against the University of Virginia on December 23, 1982. The Chaminade Silverswords defeated the Cavaliers, then the Division I, No. 1-ranked team in the nation, in what the Washington Post later called "the biggest upset in the history of college basketball." Virginia was the most heralded team in the country, led by seven?foot?four?inch, three?time College Basketball Player of the Year Ralph Sampson. They had just been paid $50,000--more than double Chaminade's annual basketball budget--to play an early season tournament in Tokyo and were making a "stopover" game in Hawaii on their way back to the mainland. The Silverswords, led by forward Tony Randolph, came back in the second half and won the game 77-72. Chaminade's incredible victory became known as the "Miracle on Ward Avenue" or simply "The Upset" in Hawaii and was featured in the national news. Never before in the history of college basketball had a school moved so dramatically and irretrievably into the nation's consciousness. The Silverswords' victory was more than just an upset; it was something considered impossible. And the team's wins over major college programs continued in the ensuing years. Today Chaminade is still referred to as "The Giant Killers"--the school that beat Ralph Sampson and Virginia. The Greatest Upset Never Seen relives the 1982-83 season, when Chaminade put small?college basketball and Hawaii on the national sports map.

Oddest Superstitions of All Time

Oddest Superstitions of All Time
Author: Will Graves
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 51
Release: 2015-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1680772740

This title explores the quirks and oddities of some of the biggest names and lesser-known figures in the world of sports, from the player who ate chicken before every game to the coach who chewed on towels on the sidelines. The title also features informative sidebars, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

Beating the Odds

Beating the Odds
Author: Thomas Kingsley Troupe
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2023
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1669011240

Underdog miracles, dynasty defeats, and much more! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, discover the all-time greatest upsets in sports history. Read about the Celtics' unbelievable win against the unstoppable Lakers in the 1969 NBA Finals. Discover more about USA Hockey's miraculous defeat of the Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Olympics. And don't forget the underdog Jets' remarkable win over the Colts in Super Bowl III. With eye-popping photographs and heart-pounding text, this book will turn any sports fan into a reading all-star!

Olympic Games Upsets

Olympic Games Upsets
Author: Heather Rule
Publisher: Lerner Publications
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2020
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1541589645

"When the best of the best compete, anything could happen. With vivid photos and action-packed text, readers can experience the thrill of the biggest Olympic upsets"