by Frank Graham, Jr (2003)
"As the younger Frank tells more of the story, we watch Lou Gehrig take Babe Ruth's place as the Yankee's star and then trace his glorious career to its tragic conclusion. We see firsthand the legendary Branch Rickey and Jackie Robinson and boxing's brief but golden age on television in the 1950s." "Aided by sixteen photographs and preserving the most masterful of his father's writing while adding to it the best of his own, Frank Graham, Jr., has given the sports fan A Farewell to Heroes, perhaps the ultimate sports reminiscence of a time when the romance of sport gave life a golden hue, when heroes still roamed the earth."--Jacket.
Kenneth Wayne Ringer, edited by Katie Jackson
Coach Gene Lorendo: The "Rough & Tough" Right-Hand Man for Shug Jordan at Auburn for 25 Years. Presenting the first biography of this legend and giant of Auburn football, filled with stories of his amazing exploits.
Mark Woods
A fastpaced overview of basketball's biggest stars, past and present. It is filled with facts and stats about the careers of basketball players and teams from around the world.
Christopher J. Walsh
"No Time Outs takes the reader behind the scenes in the world of the sportswriter, first describing how a newspaper and its sports department operate, then providing specific examples of events and people that Christopher Walsh has covered over his fifteen-year career. Many of his articles are reproduced here, along with commentary describing the circumstances surrounding the story and his methodology for developing it. As a result, No Time Outs is loaded with anecdotes about some of the biggest sports names of all time, and includes Walsh's impressions of such stars as Martina Navrotilova, Sammy Sosa, Mike Tyson, Wayne Gretzky, Brett Favre, and more. Geared toward the aspiring writer as well as the armchair athlete, the book also includes practical advice on how to get into the business and find a job as well as a glossary of newspaper terms."--Jacket.
David Potter
Presents the role of sport in the classical world from both the competitors' and the spectators' perspectives. Discusses how sport became a social force through its roles in religion, politics, and culture. Includes descriptions of conditioning, training, and competitions.