by Norman Mailer (1975)
Norman Mailer's literary masterpiece detailing the historic 1974 Rumble in the Jungle between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman. This definitive sports work explores the career, athletic prowess, and legendary impact of Muhammad Ali & George Foreman across Boxing.
Jeremy Schaap
The stirring true story of James J. Braddock, whose improbable 1935 victory over Max Baer gave hope to millions during the Great Depression. This definitive sports work explores the career, athletic prowess, and legendary impact of James J. Braddock across Boxing.
David Peace
A dark, hypnotic biographical novel based on the abrasive genius of Brian Clough taking over the most cynical team in English football. This definitive sports work explores the career, athletic prowess, and legendary impact of Brian Clough & Leeds United across Football (Soccer).
David Halberstam
Regarded as one of the finest books ever written about professional sports, capturing the shift from counterculture to big-business NBA. This definitive sports work explores the career, athletic prowess, and legendary impact of Bill Walton & Portland Trail Blazers across Basketball (NBA/WNBA).
Sid Watkins
The deeply moving, insider account of F1 safety and Watkins's close bond with Ayrton Senna, written by the sport's guardian angel. This definitive sports work explores the career, athletic prowess, and legendary impact of Professor Sid Watkins across Motorsport (F1 / MotoGP / Rally / NASCAR).