Great Sports Heroes

Author : Paul J. Christopher,Alicia Marie Smith
Publisher : Encouragement Press, LLC
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2006-08
Category : Athletes
ISBN : 9781933766096

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Greatest Sports Heroes of All Times by Paul J. Christopher,Alicia Marie Smith Pdf

Hold it! You really think we can come up with 50 greatest sports heroes? Well, we can and we have. Our heroes are not simply limited to the most popular spectator sports. On occasion our heroes go back several generations, not just to the names in the papers or the sports talk shows. Who are they? Well, certainly Jordan, Woods and Ming...but are you old enough to remember Max Schmeling or George Best? There are a lot more where they come from...skiers, cyclists, golfers and runners-all the best and more. What did they do and why are they great? The book offers: a quick, personal biography of each of our famous athletes; summary statistics of some of the most important successes; the good, the bad and the ugly of their sports careers; why these individuals went on to influence their sport; and trivia questions to challenge your knowledge and more.

Author : James Beckett
Publisher : House of Collectibles
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 087637982X

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Great Sports Heroes by James Beckett Pdf

Mickey Mantle is a giant among men, a living legend in the athletic world. And Beckett Great Sports Heroes: Mickey Mantle pays passionate tribute to the Yankee center fielder who ran with the speed of light and hit with the power of thunder. Lavishly illustrated in full color, each Beckett Great Sports Heroes volume features distinguished sports authorities assessing the career of one of the greatest athletes of our time. Each book is a piece of history, a celebration of a sports legend.... For eighteen years, the "Mick" was a baseball powerhouse, with twelve World Series appearances, 536 home runs, 1,509 RBIs, three MVP awards, and the Batting Triple Crown in 1956. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1974, hailed as one of the greatest players to ever swing a bat. BECKETT GREAT SPORTS HEROES Collect the series--your own personal Hall of Fame.

Author : James Beckett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 087637979X

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Beckett Great Sports Heroes by James Beckett Pdf

Examines the professional life of the superstar basketball player, including a checklist of his trading cards.

Author : Mac Davis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1958
Category : Athletes
ISBN : LCCN:58002613

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100 Greatest Sports Heroes by Mac Davis Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1564142876

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Great Quotes from Great Sports Heroes by Anonim Pdf

Includes quotations from such sports personalities as Arthur Ashe, Billie Jean King, Muhammad Ali, and Michael Jordan.

Author : James Beckett
Publisher : House of Collectibles
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1996-10
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0676600328

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Wayne Gretzky by James Beckett Pdf

Known as "the great one" by sports fans, this book pays tribute to the man who makes the ice sizzle.

Author : Steve Riach
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2009-03-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781418561451

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True Heroes of Sports by Steve Riach Pdf

An inside look at the heart and faith of sports heroes. This feels like a Sports Illustrated photo-essay title! True Heroes of Sports provides a unique look at favorite athletic champions–both past and present. Combining the brilliant images of renowned sports photographer Tom DiPace with essays by sports author Steve Riach, this book profiles the greatest heroes in sports with candid insights into their triumphs and set-backs . . . and ultimately the love faith to capture the total persona of each hero. Featured athletes have been selected for their excellence in their sport and their contributions as a positive example in exhibiting sportsmanship, character, and champion heart.

Author : Mark Stewart
Publisher : Children's Press(CT)
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0516201670

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Dan Marino by Mark Stewart Pdf

A brief biography of the well-known quarterback for the Miami Dolphins.

Author : Mia Cassany
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2022-04-14
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781914519017

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Sports Heroes by Mia Cassany Pdf

This book isn't about the most amazing sports victories; it is about how important it is not give up and about learning to overcome life's many challenges and fighting for what you believe in. It delves into examples of some sportspersons who have been able to innovate or fight against prejudice. Athletes featured: Muhammad Ali (USA), Dick Fosbury (USA), Gerry López (USA), Edurne Pasaban (Spain), Gertrude Ederle (USA), Jackie Robinson (USA), André Agassi (France), Sonja Henie (Norway), Pelé (Brazil), Gino Bartali & Fausto Coppi (Italy), Nadia Comâneci (Romania), Katherine Switzer (Germany), Harry Vardon (UK), Chester Williams (South Africa), Ma Long (China), Patty McGee (USA).

Author : Philip Abraham
Publisher : Paw Prints
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2008-08-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1439525757

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Extreme Sports Stars by Philip Abraham Pdf

Provides brief profiles of top athletes in the extreme sports of stakeboarding, BMX riding, motocross, and snowboarding.

Author : Stanley H. Teitelbaum
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2008-06-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0803216440

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Sports Heroes, Fallen Idols by Stanley H. Teitelbaum Pdf

On the court and on the field they are the world?s winners, exhibiting a natural grace and prowess their adoring fans can only dream about. Yet so often, off the field our sports heroes lose their perspective, their balance, and ultimately their place. In a work as timely as the latest fracas on the basketball court or the most recent drug-induced scandal in the dugout, Stanley H. Teitelbaum looks into the circumstances behind many star athletes? precipitous fall from grace. ø In his psychotherapy practice, Teitelbaum has worked extensively with professional athletes and sports agents?work he draws on here for insight into the psyche of sports figures and the off-the-field challenges they face. Considering both historical and current cases, he shows how, in many instances, the very factors that elevate athletes to superstardom contribute to their downfall. An evenhanded and honest look at athletes who have faltered, Teitelbaum?s work helps us see past our sports stars? exalted images into what those images?and their frailty?say about our society and ourselves.

Author : Matt & Tom Oldfield
Publisher : Dino Books
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-13
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781789461237

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Silva (Ultimate Football Heroes - the No. 1 football series) by Matt & Tom Oldfield Pdf

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold! David Silva is Manchester City's greatest ever midfielder. As he played his way from the Spanish coast to the top of the Premier League, his silky skills earned him the nickname 'El Mago' - the magician. This is the exciting story of how the boy from Valencia used his midfield magic to launch Manchester City to dominating the Premier League winner, and drove Spain forward to become World and European Champions. Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life-stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to super-star professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.

Author : Sonia Sander
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2007-01-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781416935124

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Sports Heroes by Sonia Sander Pdf

The veggies love sports! In Sports Heroes, readers can play along in all kinds of atheletics throughout the 96 coloring & activity pages that show how to be silly and have fun while still being a great teammate and a good sport.

Author : Frank Deford
Publisher : Creative Publishing International
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1559718374

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The Heart of a Champion by Frank Deford Pdf

Presents the inspirational stories of great athletes and sports champions from the past seventy-five years who have been featured on Wheaties boxes.

Author : James Beckett
Publisher : House of Collectibles
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1996-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 067660028X

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Beckett Great Sports Heroes by James Beckett Pdf

Assesses the career of one of the greatest athletes of our time.