Biography: sport books

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Stan Cullis: The Iron Manager

Stan Cullis: The Iron Manager

Author: Jim Holden
ISBN: 9781859834923
Format: Paperback
$39.95

Few men have made a greater impact on football than Stan Cullis. His reputation was worldwide. When he was sacked...  Read More >>

Vivian Woodward: Football's Gentleman

Vivian Woodward: Football's Gentleman

Author: Norman Jacobs
ISBN: 9780752434308
Format: Hardback
$51.75

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Early Latino Ballplayers in the United States: Major, Minor and Negro Leagues, 1901-1949

Early Latino Ballplayers in the United States: Major,...

Author: Nick C. Wilson
ISBN: 9780786420124
Format: Hardback
$118.80

The men who helped to clear the very barrier-ridden road for today's incredibly successful Latino baseball players...  Read More >>

Venus and Serena Williams: A Biography

Venus and Serena Williams: A Biography

Author: Jacqueline Edmondson
ISBN: 9780313331657
Format: Hardback
$54.00

Tells the life stories of the sisters who came into professional tennis at the end of the 20th century with a force...  Read More >>

Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success Playbook

Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success Playbook

Author: John Wooden ,  Jay Carty
ISBN: 9780800726263
Format: Paperback
$9.34

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Jeremy's Journey: A Season of Action, a Lifetime of Memories

Jeremy's Journey: A Season of Action, a Lifetime of...

Author: Adam Katz
ISBN: 9780595364619
Format: Paperback
$34.19

Describes Jeremy Lanosga's training regimen and the grueling matches, as well as the exciting tournaments. This...  Read More >>

Haskins: The Bear Facts

Haskins: The Bear Facts

Author: Ray Sanchez
ISBN: 9780595361298
Format: Paperback
$39.47

Don Haskins is one of the greatest coaches in the history of college basketball. He wrote his biography in 1987....  Read More >>

Blood in My Coffee: The Life of the Fight Doctor

Blood in My Coffee: The Life of the Fight Doctor

Author: Ferdie Pacheco, M.D.
ISBN: 9781582618432
Format: Hardback
$65.87

In this autobiography, the boxing world's colorful and legendary Fight Doctor recounts the life, wit, and wisdom...  Read More >>

The Paddy Hopkirk Story: A Dash of the Irish

The Paddy Hopkirk Story: A Dash of the Irish

Author: Bill Price ,  Paddy Hopkirk
ISBN: 9781844251100
Format: Hardback
$86.99

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Fishing for Beauty

Fishing for Beauty

Author: W. Thompson Bachmann
ISBN: 9781420852097
Format: Paperback
$46.20

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Embedded Balls

Embedded Balls

Author: Jacobsen Peter (Sheehan Jack)
ISBN: 9780399153167
Format: Hardback
$65.87

From one of golf's funniest, most popular players comes another hilarious look inside the pro sport and the people...  Read More >>

McLaren Memories

McLaren Memories

Author: Eoin Young
ISBN: 9781844251193
Format: Hardback
$86.99

Eoin Young's anecdotal reminiscences about Bruce McLaren, his great friend and compatriot, will be compelling reading...  Read More >>

Redemption Song: Muhammad Ali and the Spirit of the Sixties

Redemption Song: Muhammad Ali and the Spirit of the...

Author: Mike Marqusee
ISBN: 9781844675272
Format: Paperback
$47.52

Traces Ali's interaction with the evolving black liberation and anti- war movements, including his brief but fascinating...  Read More >>

Dean of Umpires: A Biography of Bill McGowan, 1896-1954

Dean of Umpires: A Biography of Bill McGowan, 1896-1954...

Author: Bob Luke
ISBN: 9780786421367
Format: Paperback
$84.48

This illustrated biography gives an intimate view of this umpire, from his birth in 1896 and long marriage to his...  Read More >>

The Perfect Distance: Ovett and Coe: The Record Breaking Rivalry

The Perfect Distance: Ovett and Coe: The Record Breaking...

Author: Pat Butcher
ISBN: 9780753819005
Format: Paperback
$26.99

The definitive, fully authorised story of the record-breaking rivalry between London Olympics organiser Sebastian...  Read More >>

Caddy For Life: The Bruce Edwards Story

Caddy For Life: The Bruce Edwards Story

Author: John Feinstein
ISBN: 9780316010863
Format: Paperback
$31.99

The sportswriter and author of 'A Good Walk Spoiled' provides an inspirational portrait of legendary golf caddy...  Read More >>

Garrincha: The Triumph and Tragedy of Brazil's Forgotten Footballing Hero

Garrincha: The Triumph and Tragedy of Brazil's Forgotten...

Author: Ruy Castro ,  Andrew Downie
ISBN: 9780224064330
Format: Paperback
$43.96

Brazil vs the fearsome USSR. In the opening three minutes - 'the greatest three minutes in the history of football'...  Read More >>

Michael Watson's Story: The Biggest Fight

Michael Watson's Story: The Biggest Fight

Author: Michael Watson ,  Steve Bunce
ISBN: 9780751534856
Format: Paperback
$38.99

A moving personal story of triumph over tragedy by a great British boxing champion.  Read More >>

If This Is Heaven, I Am Going to Be a Good Boy

If This Is Heaven, I Am Going to Be a Good Boy

Author: Kathleen Cleary
ISBN: 9780595356980
Format: Paperback
$52.67

Recounting the struggles, disappointments, heartbreaks, and humor of Tommy Leonard's childhood and teen years, the...  Read More >>

Always a Badger: The Pat Richter Story

Always a Badger: The Pat Richter Story

Author: Vince Sweeney
ISBN: 9781931599627
Format: Paperback
$52.67

The biography of Pat Richter, from his early days as a star athlete on the Badger football and baseball teams, and...  Read More >>

The Big House: Fielding H. Yost and the Building of Michigan Stadium

The Big House: Fielding H. Yost and the Building of...

Author: Robert M Soderstrom
ISBN: 9781932399110
Format: Hardback
$65.87

University of Michigan Head Football Coach, Lloyd H. Carr sums it up best, If you have an interest in the history...  Read More >>

Playing Extra Time

Playing Extra Time

Author: Alan Ball, MBE
ISBN: 9780330427425
Format: Paperback
$42.21

The autobiography of a legendary figure in football and an inspirational story with wide appeal  Read More >>

Roule Britannia

Roule Britannia

Author: William Fotheringham
ISBN: 9780224074254
Format: Hardback
$79.07

Through exclusive interviews with and profiles of all those who have competed, William Fotheringham gives us the...  Read More >>

Holding Court: The Gene Ford Story

Holding Court: The Gene Ford Story

Author: Jeff Harrison
ISBN: 9781595260420
Format: Paperback
$26.27

Biography of Gene Ford, from all-Ohio and all-American basketball player to one of the state's most successful high...  Read More >>

Dottie Wiltse Collins: Strikeout Queen of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League

Dottie Wiltse Collins: Strikeout Queen of the All-American...

Author: Carolyn M. Trombe
ISBN: 9780786421886
Format: Paperback
$79.07

Dottie Wiltse was a star softball player from Southern California. Basedon extensive research and interviews, this...  Read More >>

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