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Paperback. A biography of legendary baseball player Ed Delahanty (1867-1903). This book examines the life and career of the first "King of Swatsville," including the enigma surrounding his tragic and untimely death. Through Delahanty's story, it traces the evolving character of major league baseball and its effect on the lives and ambitions of its athletes. Num Pages: 400 pages, illustrated: 23 halftones. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 29. Weight in Grams: 630.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of Notre Dame Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780268022914
ISBN
9780268022914
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 31.41

paperback. A biography of Eddie Collins, one of baseball's most consistently good batters, its best bunter and hit-and-run man, one of its craftiest base runners and finest defensive second basemen. It tells how, during his career, he was repeatedly referred to as the game's smartest player, both on and off the field. Num Pages: photos, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 653.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
McFarland & Company United States
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780786432875
ISBN
9780786432875
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.24

Paperback. For 14 years between 1965 and 1978, Edouard Louis Joseph Merckx simply devoured his rivals, their hopes and their careers. His legacy resides as much in the careers he ruined as the 445 victories; including five Tour de France wins and all the monument races; he amassed in his own right. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations (some col.), ports. (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DDB; BGS; WSQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 126 x 24. Weight in Grams: 276.
Publisher
Ebury Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780091943165
ISBN
9780091943165
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.72

Paperback. Diego - a poor boy from a Buenos Aires shanty-town, his genius with a ball took him to the heights of European and World football, and his struggle with the pressures of life inside and outside the game pulled him right back down again. This is the story of Diego Armando Maradona in his own words. Num Pages: 320 pages, 32. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 22. Weight in Grams: 272.
Publisher
Yellow Jersey
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
9780224071901
ISBN
9780224071901
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.91

Paperback. During his storied career as head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson won more championships than any coach in the history of professional sports. This book tells the story of a preacher's kid from North Dakota who grew up to be one of the most innovative leaders of our time. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; VSC; WSD; WSJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 200 x 127 x 24. Weight in Grams: 264.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Virgin Books
Condition
New
SKU
9780753556382
ISBN
9780753556382
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.91

Paperback. The fascinating biography that for the first time captures the complete, remarkable arc of Bobby Fischer's life. Num Pages: 464 pages, 8pp B&W plate section. BIC Classification: BGS; WDMG1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 128 x 31. Weight in Grams: 344.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Number of pages
464
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780336923
ISBN
9781780336923
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.21

Paperback. Series: Wisden Sports Writing. Num Pages: 320 pages, A plate section. BIC Classification: BGS; WSKC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472920232
ISBN
9781472920232
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 12.99

Paperback. The shocking, controversial, moving story of Matt Hampson, the rugby player who dislocated his neck and was paralysed in a England training session Num Pages: 416 pages, 16 pages photographs. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 197 x 16. Weight in Grams: 288.
Publisher
Simon & Schuster UK
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847393142
ISBN
9781847393142
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.66

Paperback. Ferrari, the name itself evokes the world of speed, a world of fast cars, heroic deeds and glamour. This is the story of the man behind the name. This biography goes back to Enzo Ferrari's origins and traces his remarkable rise to prominence. Num Pages: 352 pages, 13 b&w halftones. BIC Classification: BGB; BGS; TRC; WGCB; WSPC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 131 x 29. Weight in Grams: 254.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Yellow Jersey
Condition
New
SKU
9780224059862
ISBN
9780224059862
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.53

Paperback. The author is considered to be one of the greatest darts player of all time. This work reveals how darts proved a salvation from his early life as a cat burglar, shoplifter and thug, introducing him to a new world of beer, babes and undreamed of success. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: BGSA; WDM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 131 x 24. Weight in Grams: 282.
Publisher
Cornerstone
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099532798
ISBN
9780099532798
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 11.64

Paperback. The definitive biography of one of the most extraordinary men the world of football has ever seen Num Pages: 456 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 30. Weight in Grams: 342.
Publisher
Pan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Main Market
Condition
New
SKU
V9780330511858
ISBN
9780330511858
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.91

Paperback. Num Pages: 220 pages, 8 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; BGSA; WSSN3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 130 x 20. Weight in Grams: 272.
Publisher
SportsBooks Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
220
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781907524363
ISBN
9781907524363
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.09

Paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140. Weight in Grams: 367.
Publisher
Penguin Putnam Inc Canada
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781101983171
ISBN
9781101983171
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 15.96

Paperback. Gives us an insight into the workings of the most professional team the GAA has ever known as they sought hurling immortality. The author also takes us through one of the lengthy careers of modern times and the personalities, highs, trials and tribulations he encountered along the way. Num Pages: 304 pages, 2 x 8pp colour and b/w. BIC Classification: 1DBR; BGS; WSJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 152 x 29. Weight in Grams: 422. 8vo .Illustrated.r. r.First edition.The Gaelic Athletic Association is an Irish amateur sporting and cultural organisation.It promotes traditional Irish sports including hurling ,gaelic football camogie and handball.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KEX0307867
ISBN
9781845962005
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 12.00

Paperback. A remarkable journey to the summit of Mount Everest, described as 'honest and compelling' by Sir Ranulph Fiennes. Num Pages: 304 pages, 16 colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1FKAH; BGSA; BTP; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 133 x 21. Weight in Grams: 236.
Edition
Main Market
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9780330392266
ISBN
9780330392266
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.09

Paperback. Voted the most popular Italian sportsman of the twentieth century, Fausto Angelo Coppi was the campionissimo - champion of champions. But Coppi's scandalous divorce and controversial early death convulsed a conservative, staunchly Roman Catholic Italy in the 1950s. This title tells the tragic story of Coppi's life and death. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 18. Weight in Grams: 252.
Publisher
Random House UK
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780224074506
ISBN
9780224074506
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.33

Paperback. Fanatical is the story of football's number one superfan. Since January 1968, Gary Edwards hasn't missed a single competitive Leeds United match anywhere in the world. Enjoy this whistle-stop global tour to every club Gary has visited ever since Derby County all those years ago - by sea, by air and by Doombuggy, Gary's customised hearse! Num Pages: 320 pages, approx 20 images. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 149 x 16. Weight in Grams: 402.
Publisher
Pitch Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909626379
ISBN
9781909626379
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 18.14

Paperback. Juan Manuel Fangio's name is indelibly inscribed in the record books and many consider him to be the greatest driver in history. This title chronicles not only various arduous early competitions but also his long journey from humble origins in remote Argentina to the lofty heights of international celebrity. Num Pages: 368 pages, 8 pages b/w. BIC Classification: BGS; WSPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 131 x 22. Weight in Grams: 266.
Publisher
Virgin Books
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753518274
ISBN
9780753518274
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 15.51

Paperback. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; VFJB; WSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 135 x 28. Weight in Grams: 238.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780062346209
ISBN
9780062346209
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 18.50

Paperback. The autobiography of the fastest man of all time and a superstar whose talent and charisma have made him one of the most famous people on the planet. Num Pages: 320 pages, (2x8pp colour plates). BIC Classification: BGSA; WSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 20. Weight in Grams: 244.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007371426
ISBN
9780007371426
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 12.80

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