Sports Biography, Basketball, Football, Baseball
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Overview
This reference for high school students presents significant male and female athletes, coaches, managers and sportscasters from around the world. The 193 profiles cover figures who excel in baseball, golf, horse and auto racing, track and field, boxing, cycling, tennis, swimming, diving, gymnastics, basketball, boxing, and soccer. The articles describe the subject's struggles, triumphs and perseverance along with information about their early years and personal development. Features include b&w photographs of many of the subjects, time lines, notable quotations of or about the person, definitions of important terms, a glossary, sidebars that amplify topics, pull quotes highlighting essential facts, and a suggested reading list. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, ORBook Details
Published
June 19, 2000
Publisher
Macmillan Library Reference
Pages
544
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780028654935