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Hardback. Beyond the statistical record of this truly great baseball player, this book focuses on Mel Ott's personal life, his strong family ties, and the contributions that he made to the game of baseball. This volume is enhanced by intimate contact with the Ott family, particularly his daughters Lyn and Barbara, both of whom contributed to the story. Series: American Sports History Series. Num Pages: 192 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 144 x 17. Weight in Grams: 367.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810845985
ISBN
9780810845985
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 101.65

Paperback. In this reference, the author applies quantitative criteria to definitively rank the greatest Jewish athletes of modern times from all major sports against one another according to achievement. The information is presented in a light and entertaining way. Num Pages: 200 pages, 100 b&w photographs, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: BGS; GBC; JFSR1; WS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 141 x 14. Weight in Grams: 295.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810847750
ISBN
9780810847750
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 71.93

Paperback. The story of one of baseball's most ferocious hitters, Jimmie Foxx. The most inclusive biography of Foxx to date, Millikin's book provides a complete picture of his subject. Series: American Sports History Series. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 146 x 18. Weight in Grams: 413.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810856851
ISBN
9780810856851
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.96

Hardback. This biography chronicles the many achievements of Joe F. Carr, president of the NFL for most of its first two decades. During his tenure, Carr implemented the standard player's contract, wrote the league's first-ever Record and Fact Book, developed the league draft, and-most significantly-established the NFL as a big-city sport. Num Pages: 504 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 163 x 34. Weight in Grams: 921.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
504
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810876699
ISBN
9780810876699
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 80.21

Hardback. Num Pages: 226 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 31 black & white halftones, 3 tables. BIC Classification: BGS; WSWS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 161 x 29. Weight in Grams: 514.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
226
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810885349
ISBN
9780810885349
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.25

Paperback / so. Num Pages: 237 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 132 x 23. Weight in Grams: 249.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Zondervan United States
Number of pages
237
Condition
New
SKU
V9780829768848
ISBN
9780829768848
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.75

Paperback. A 17-year-old from Queens spray paints graffiti on Yankee Stadium and gets nabbed by George Steinbrenner himself. Contrary to his gruff public image, the BossNdriven by a compassionate inner voiceNreclaims the teen at a time when the Bronx is literally burning. Thus begins the unlikeliest of baseball stories. Num Pages: 304 pages, 8 photographs. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 142 x 20. Weight in Grams: 250.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780871406866
ISBN
9780871406866
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.79

Paperback. An eloquent, honest tribute to a sports genius. Publishers Weekly, Best 100 Books of 2013" Num Pages: 736 pages, 16 pages of illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 154 x 35. Weight in Grams: 690.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
W W Norton & Co Ltd United States
Number of pages
736
Condition
New
SKU
V9780871408549
ISBN
9780871408549
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.63

Hardback. During the late 1950s and early 1960s, Sandy Koufax was one of the most talented pitchers in US baseball, wowing fans as a hard-throwing left-hander. This biography includes interviews with childhood friends, Brooklyn Dodger teammates, opponents and journalists of the period. Num Pages: 288 pages, 16pp b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPG; BGR; BGS; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 158 x 26. Weight in Grams: 535.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Taylor Trade Publishing United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780878331574
ISBN
9780878331574
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 23.85

Hardback. Part memoir, part historical analysis, and part nostalgic remembrance, this book is the quintessential guide to the history of thoroughbred racing in the twentieth century. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSNB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 522.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Taylor Trade Publishing United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780878332649
ISBN
9780878332649
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 24.46

Hardback. Based on dozens of interviews and covers such highlights of the legend's career as his 1978 induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, his 1964 performance in the Pro Bowl, and the remaining of the Packer practice grounds at Nitschke Field in 1997. Num Pages: 264 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 159 x 20. Weight in Grams: 481.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Taylor Trade Publishing United States
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780878332717
ISBN
9780878332717
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 23.51

Hardback. The fisrt comprehensive biography of one of football's most volatile personalities. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Taylor Trade Publishing United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780878333165
ISBN
9780878333165
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 23.63

Hardback. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 161 x 29. Weight in Grams: 681.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Diamond Communications United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780912083810
ISBN
9780912083810
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 25.00

Hardback. Num Pages: 1 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSXH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 29. Weight in Grams: 948.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
United States
Edition
Limited ed
Number of pages
1
Condition
New
SKU
V9780924357169
ISBN
9780924357169
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 62.93
€ 57.79

Paperback. Saved from an inglorious end as a garden ornament, "Amulet", a 26-foot wooden keel boat built in Fort William, Scotland in 1964, was restored by author and charter skipper, Bob Orrell. This is the story of the author's love-hate relationship with "Amulet" during the 18-month restoration. Num Pages: 224 pages, b&w photos. BIC Classification: BGS; WSSN3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 151 x 19. Weight in Grams: 270.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780953818075
ISBN
9780953818075
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 14.82

Hardcover. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; VFJB; WSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 162 x 28. Weight in Grams: 458.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Dey Street Books
Condition
New
SKU
V9780062346223
ISBN
9780062346223
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 23.49

Paperback. The memoir from the greatest relief pitcher of all time. Num Pages: 288 pages, 8pp colour photo insert. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 143 x 21. Weight in Grams: 272.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Back Bay Books
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780316400749
ISBN
9780316400749
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 16.63

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Three Rivers Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780385347051
ISBN
9780385347051
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 17.66

Paperback. Num Pages: 234 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 3JJP; 3JM; BGSA; WSBX; WSWY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 281 x 209 x 23. Weight in Grams: 290.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Anchor Canada
Condition
New
SKU
V9780385681100
ISBN
9780385681100
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 18.56

Hardback. A deeply misunderstood sports legend, once the most hated and loved man in America, gets his due in this absorbing, revelatory biography. Num Pages: illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; KNTD; KNTJ; WS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 165 x 38. Weight in Grams: 726.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393080179
ISBN
9780393080179
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 28.46

Hardcover. The story of the first brothers to capture the world heavyweight title, Leon and Michael Spinks, who fought their way out of the projects, took on the biggest names in boxing (including Ali and Tyson), and made millions of dollars.. But one brother would find himself strung-out, back in the projects. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white plates. BIC Classification: BGS; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 236 x 26. Weight in Grams: 550.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762783007
ISBN
9780762783007
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 22.14

Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGS; HBTB; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 136 x 22. Weight in Grams: 268.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780062183781
ISBN
9780062183781
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.09

Paperback. Num Pages: 202 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 520.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
ECW Press,Canada Canada
Number of pages
202
Condition
New
SKU
V9781550227277
ISBN
9781550227277
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 19.42

Hardback. Up-close, behind-the-scenes biography of the winningest coach in college basketball history. Num Pages: 240 pages, 25. BIC Classification: BGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 162 x 33. Weight in Grams: 844.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Longstreet Press United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781563525407
ISBN
9781563525407
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 23.71

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