Philadelphia 76ers
Michael E. Goodman
Highlights the players, coaches, playing strategies, and memorable games in the history of the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team.
Read Time: ~0.5 hr
Basket-ball
by conception, Jack Beaumont (2010)
About this book
Un regard sommaire sur les origines du basket-ball, ainsi que sur ses règles, techniques de jeu, championnats, ligues et champions célèbres, etc. Des fiches détachables de basketteurs renommés complètent ce panorama étayé par de nombreuses photographies. [SDM].
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreBasket-ball Lead Character
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