by Jonathan Eig (2005)
An acclaimed, deeply moving biography exploring Gehrig's immigrant New York upbringing, humility alongside Babe Ruth, and courageous battle with ALS. This definitive sports work explores the career, athletic prowess, and legendary impact of Lou Gehrig across Baseball (MLB).
American Film Institute
A lavishly documented biography exploring Jones's amateur ethos, law career, and immortal 1930 Grand Slam triumph. This definitive sports work explores the career, athletic prowess, and legendary impact of Bobby Jones across Golf.
James S. Hirsch
The authorized, definitive biography exploring Mays's Birmingham Black Barons start, peerless five-tool fielding genius, and joyful style. This definitive sports work explores the career, athletic prowess, and legendary impact of Willie Mays across Baseball (MLB).
Jackie Robinson
Robinson's powerful, candid memoir recounting his heroic endurance of racist abuse, baseball excellence, and lifelong civil rights advocacy. This definitive sports work explores the career, athletic prowess, and legendary impact of Jackie Robinson across Baseball (MLB).
Bradlee, Ben, Jr.
The monumental 800-page biography capturing Williams's obsessive scientific approach to hitting, turbulent temper, and heroic military combat service. This definitive sports work explores the career, athletic prowess, and legendary impact of Ted Williams across Baseball (MLB).