Scottish Sporting Legends

Author : Robert Philip
Publisher : Random House
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781780571669

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Scottish Sporting Legends by Robert Philip Pdf

Scotland may not have won a World Cup (yet!), but many of the country’s sportsmen and women are revered as global legends, including Olympic and US Open champion Andy Murray and winner of six Olympic gold medals, Sir Chris Hoy. In football, the likes of Denis Law, ‘Slim’ Jim Baxter and Jimmy ‘Jinky’ Johnstone would not have looked out of place in the canary yellow of Brazil, while managers Sir Matt Busby, Bill Shankly and Jock Stein have become part of football folklore, as has Sir Alex Ferguson in more recent times. Amazingly, Scots have reached the top in just about every major sport: Jim Clark and Sir Jackie Stewart in Formula One; Andy Murray in tennis; Ken Buchanan and Benny Lynch in the boxing ring; Chris Hoy in cycling; sprinters Allan Wells and Eric Liddell on the Olympic track; and, as befits a nation renowned as ‘the home of golf’, Sandy Lyle was recognised as the greatest player on the planet upon winning the Masters in 1988. Scottish sport is the richest of tapestries and in Scottish Sporting Legends the cream of the crop are entertainingly profiled in a revealing collection of pen portraits of stars past and present.

Author : Robert Jeffrey
Publisher : Canongate Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : Athletes
ISBN : 0862417325

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Scotland's Sporting Heroes by Robert Jeffrey Pdf

Throughout the 20th century, Scotland has produced some of the greatest performers in the history of British sport, whether it be in football, golf, rugby, swimming, boxing, athletics or motor racing. This photographic collection, selected from the Glasgow Herald archives, contains pictures of the most talented and important sportswomen and sportsmen to have represented Scotland.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Sura Books
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8174786449

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Bio-Sporting Legends by Anonim Pdf

Author : Gerald Redmond
Publisher : Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Scots
ISBN : 0838630693

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The Sporting Scots of Nineteenth-century Canada by Gerald Redmond Pdf

This book examines the role of the Scots in the development of Canadian sport. The evidence from the wide range of primary and secondary sources cited by the author proves that the Scottish contribution was significant.

Author : Kenny Kemp,Richard Orr,The Scottish Institute of Sport Foundation
Publisher : Random House
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2011-04-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781845969493

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Be a Winner by Kenny Kemp,Richard Orr,The Scottish Institute of Sport Foundation Pdf

Scotland needs more winners - all kinds of winners - in sport and in life. And with the Olympics heading to London and the Commonwealth Games coming to Glasgow, we now have the major catalysts to inspire us to be winners. But as a nation we need to overcome our natural reserve and tendency to underperform when it really matters. We need to find new levels of self-belief and optimism. We need more winning role models: more Chris Hoys, Alex Fergusons, Andy Murrays and Liz McColgans. Packed with significant insights from Scotland's leading sportsmen and women, past and present, Be a Winner takes the reader on a personal journey to help them become a genuine success. It encourages them to set their own sporting goals and identify their own personal bests, and, most importantly, gives guidance about how to reach them, through the example of great Scottish winners. It also highlights the steps that an individual can take to develop a winning mentality. From motivation to dedication, competitiveness to teamwork, this book covers all the bases. Be a Winner tells it straight when it comes to sport and how to succeed in it, through the advice of the Scottish men and women who have reached the very pinnacle of their various fields. This book will enable a proud Scot to become a 'super Scot'.

Author : T. Moilanen,S. Rainisto
Publisher : Springer
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2008-12-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780230584594

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How to Brand Nations, Cities and Destinations by T. Moilanen,S. Rainisto Pdf

Usually, a country brand is not focused, resulting in unsuccessful place branding. It is possible to successfully raise your national identity to the level of an attractive brand. Building a country brand is an investment, with strong positive returns. This book will guide you along the path to building a successful brand.

Author : Duncan Hamilton
Publisher : Random House Canada
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2016-05-10
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780345814586

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For the Glory by Duncan Hamilton Pdf

Most people will know Eric Liddell as an Olympic gold medalist and a focal character in Chariots of Fire. Famously, the Scot would not run on Sunday, leading to ridicule and, some might say, his teammate winning the 100 metres in the 1924 Paris Olympics. But for Liddell, running was always second to his true calling, his faith. After surprisingly winning the 400-metre gold in Paris, he dedicated himself to missionary work. He and his family settled in one of the poorest provinces in China. When he saw war with Japan on the horizon, Liddell put his children and pregnant wife on a boat to Canada, while he stayed behind, his conscience compelling him to remain amongst the desperate Chinese. Liddell was eventually interned at a Japanese work camp, where he became the moral centre of an unbearable world. He was the hardest worker, he counselled many of the other prisoners, he often gave up his own meagre portion of meals, and he organized games for the children. He even raced again. But for his ailing, malnourished body, it soon proved too much. In the spirit of The Boys in the Boat and Unbroken, For the Glory is both a compelling narrative of athletic heroism and a gripping story of faith in the darkest circumstances.

Author : Joseph Vecchione
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1992-06-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780671760397

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New York Times Book of Sports Legends by Joseph Vecchione Pdf

Here are 50 of America's greatest sports figures, vividly captured in incisive biographical essays, on-the-scene coverage of their triumphs and defeats, and evocative reminiscences--by the New York Times reporters who covered them. 50 black-and-white photos.

Author : Savita Pandit
Publisher : True Sign Publishing House
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-26
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9789359889962

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Legends Of The Game 100 Famous Sports Stars by Savita Pandit Pdf

"Legends Of The Game: 100 Famous Sports Stars" is an exhilarating tribute to the greatest athletes across various sports disciplines. From the fields of basketball to soccer, tennis to swimming, this comprehensive book celebrates the iconic figures whose extraordinary talent and dedication have left an indelible mark on the world of sports. Through vivid storytelling and captivating imagery, readers are immersed in the exhilarating journeys of these legendary individuals, from their humble beginnings to their crowning achievements on the global stage. Whether it's the unparalleled dominance of Michael Jordan on the basketball court, the grace and precision of Serena Williams on the tennis court, or the sheer athleticism of Usain Bolt on the track, each athlete's story is a testament to the power of perseverance, passion, and sheer determination. "Legends Of The Game" is a definitive homage to sporting greatness and an inspiration for athletes and fans alike.

Author : Ken Smith
Publisher : Black & White Publishing Ltd
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-29
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781785303302

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The Herald Diary: Owling with Laughter by Ken Smith Pdf

You can have a lot of laughs in ten years, which is why we have collected the very best of the amusing stories encountered by the readers of The Herald Diary column over the past decade. There was even a Scottish Labour Prime Minister all those years ago, Celtic fans could only dream that their team would begin its quest for 10 titles in a row, and the word Covid was simply a typing error for David or cove. So as everyone could really do with a smile just now, we have combed well over two thousand Diary columns to bring the best of what made Scots laugh over the last ten years, whether it is the sharpest humour from pubs, the daft things children say or the humour from all sides of Scottish courts, the very best are here.

Author : Ken Smith
Publisher : Black & White Publishing
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10-13
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781845027988

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The Herald Diary 2011 by Ken Smith Pdf

If every Glaswegian thinks they are a comedian, then the "Herald" newspaper's daily "Diary" column is their jokebook. When true life cartwheels over into humour, or a joke is cracked in a Scottish office, bar or playground, it usually ends up in the "Diary". The year 2011 has brought us royal weddings, Scottish elections, tumbling house prices, headline-grabbing football matches, and dire weather. Yet Scots smiled through the lot, and told the "Diary" about it. We have now carefully gone over the hundreds of "Diary" stories from the past 12 months to bring you the very best. In this volume, we gather the very best tales from the column, proving that ordinary Scots are still the natural comedians of the world.

Author : John K. V. Eunson
Publisher : Black & White Publishing
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2012-04-18
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781845024253

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Sporting Scots by John K. V. Eunson Pdf

In 1860 the first ever golf 'major' was held in Prestwick - a man from East Lothian won. In 1871 the first ever rugby international in the world took place in Edinburgh - Scotland won. In 1872 the first ever association football international in the world was hosted in Glasgow - it was a draw. All three of these momentous events in the history of sport - even if they did not seem that way at the time - were held in Scotland, and for the next century and more Scottish sporting men and women were pioneers in the growth of sport around the world. "Sporting Scots" tells the incredible stories of the Scots who brought sport to the globe and transformed the histories of golf, football, rugby, athletics, ice hockey, cricket, swimming, baseball, cycling, motor racing and many other sports in the process. It is also the modern history of the Scots abroad as they left the Auld Country far behind them for fame or fortune or for simple economic necessity and left a lasting sporting legacy around the globe.

Author : Archie Macpherson
Publisher : Luath Press Ltd
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2022-10-26
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781804250549

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Touching the Heights by Archie Macpherson Pdf

They all excited and inspired me by how they fought their corners [...] So I want to place them all round a fantasy dinner-table, not just to dine, but to relive how I saw them in action and how much they had in common. Who would be on your dream dinner party guest list? Over his 50 years in broadcasting, Archie Macpherson has seen many sports personalities come and go; in Touching the Heights he collects the 13 who have inspired him most around his fantasy dinner table. Some are well-known, others less so, but all shaped both their sport and those, like Macpherson, who watched their careers unfold. Tommy Docherty · Jackie Paterson · Jim Baxter Eric Brown · Jimmy Johnstone · Sandra Whittaker Dr Richard Budgett · Ally MacLeod · Jock Stein · Sir Alex Ferguson · Bill McLaren · Jim MacLean · Graeme Souness From football to golf, boxing to athletics, Touching the Heights celebrates the breadth of Scottish sporting achievement. Whether telling the tale of a boy who acquired new shoes by stealing them from the local baths, or that of a distinguished medical scientist at the centre of sporting transgender debates, one thing unites them all: Without them life would have been much poorer.

Author : Jon Malnick
Publisher : The Crowood Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-31
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780719820526

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Into the Suffersphere by Jon Malnick Pdf

According to the website of The Velominati, the self-professed Keepers of the Cog, the optimal number of bikes owned is n + 1, where n is the number of bikes owned. But there's also an important corollary, s-1, where s is the number of bikes that will cause your wife or partner to leave you.' Into the Suffersphere: Cycling and the Art of Pain is a brilliantly witty account of one former racer's exploration of whether cycling is the one sport that pushes its participants to the very limits of human endurance, and delves painfully into the role that physical and mental suffering can play in this elite endurance sport. Drawing together sporting history and pro-cycling interviews, and investigating current medical, business and psychological theories, this is the story of the extraordinary lengths to which minds and bodies can be pushed. Peppered with recollections from the author's own racing experiences and offering a fascinating insight into the unique allure of pain in a sporting context, Into the Suffersphere explores a side of cycling that you would never have dreamed of - not even in your worst nightmare. An essential read for all MAMILs (middle-aged men in Lycra) and fans of sports writing and smart thinking.

Author : Scottish Text Society
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 618 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BSB:BSB11817586

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Legends of the Saints in the Scottish Dialect of the Fourteenth Century by Scottish Text Society Pdf