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Useful for tennis players, sports historians, readers of black history and/or black sports figures, and all those interested in the sport, this book looks at the rich history of blacks on US tennis courts. The author examines the role that this white sport traditionally played in the black community. Num Pages: 272 pages, 14 black-&-white photographs, glossary, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL3; WSJR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 567.
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Syracuse University Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815608189
ISBN
9780815608189
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 29.18

Hardcover. Tells the story of the intercollegiate gridiron sport in the years immediately after World War I when the game underwent monumental changes that transformed it into one of America's fundamental sporting attractions and a commercial entity that would be recognizable to any twenty-first century fan. Series: Sports and Entertainment. Num Pages: 328 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; HBTB; JNM; WSJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 26. Weight in Grams: 730.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Syracuse University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815608868
ISBN
9780815608868
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 29.85

Hardcover. Exploring the discrimination that kept blacks out of pro tennis for decades, this title examines the role that this traditionally white sport played in the black community. It provides insights into the politics of professional sports and the challenges faced by black players. Series: Sports and Entertainment. Num Pages: 304 pages, notes, glossary, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JFSL3; WSJR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 540.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Syracuse University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815608981
ISBN
9780815608981
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 29.00

Paperback. Taking us back to the early nineteenth century, when baseball was played in the meadows and streets of Rochester, New York, this title retraces the careers of the players and managers who honed their skills at Silver Stadium and later at Frontier Field. Num Pages: 400 pages, 63 black-&-white illustrations, index. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; 3JJ; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Syracuse University Press
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815609513
ISBN
9780815609513
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.59

Hardcover. Collects the columns which baseball legend Jackie Robinson wrote for the New York Post and the New York Amsterdam News, as well as excerpts of letters between Robinson and politicians such as Lyndon Johnson and John F. Kennedy. The brevity of the columns and Robinson's vivid imagery and compelling voice make this an absorbing and very moving read. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Syracuse University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815610014
ISBN
9780815610014
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 20.69

Hardcover. Series: Sports and Entertainment. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 431.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Syracuse University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815610403
ISBN
9780815610403
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 24.56

Paperback. In 1954, Ben Hogan stated in the serialized lessons he wrote for Life magazine that he had "a secret." He challenged the world to find it by stating, "It is easy to see if I tell you where to look". This title gives an easy-to-follow explanation of Hogan's secret, where it comes from, and the foundations that support its successful execution. Num Pages: 192 pages, 111illustrations. BIC Classification: WSJG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 139 x 17. Weight in Grams: 449.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781620875681
ISBN
9781620875681
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 13.76

hardcover. Num Pages: 216 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGSA; VFVX; WSJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 399.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Running Press Adult
Condition
New
SKU
9780762452484
ISBN
9780762452484
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 7.76

paperback. Steven Gerrard is a hero to millions, not only as the inspirational captain of Liverpool FC, but as a key member of the England team. Here, he tells the story of his lifelong obsession with football. He also speaks about the torturous will-he-won't-he Chelsea rumours and his undying passion for Liverpool. Num Pages: 512 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 33. Weight in Grams: 384.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Bantam
Condition
New
SKU
9780553817331
ISBN
9780553817331
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 11.14

paperback. Marc Overmars may have given him the nickname, but the Romford Pele is a legend in his own right. Over 16 action-packed years, from a trainee scrubbing the boots of the first XI, to a record-breaking 333 Premier League appearances, Ray Parlour's never-say-die performances has made him an Arsenal legend. This book tells his story. Num Pages: 350 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. Weight in Grams: 367.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Arrow
Condition
New
SKU
9781784753450
ISBN
9781784753450
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.45

paperback. The unlikely rise and colourful life of a flawed sporting legend one of the architects of the footballing magic that we now associate with Brazil s beautiful game. " Translator(s): Downie, Andrew. Num Pages: 432 pages, 36. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 26. Weight in Grams: 358.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Yellow Jersey
Condition
New
SKU
9780224064330
ISBN
9780224064330
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.29

Paperback. Editor(s): Staudohar, Paul D. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WSJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Chicago Review Press United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9781556523656
ISBN
9781556523656
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 19.14

Paperback. An up-close look inside an NFL powerhouse, from the only writer in America who players and coaches would trust with their secrets. Num Pages: 512 pages, Section: 8, colour. BIC Classification: WSJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 38. Weight in Grams: 480.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Little, Brown & Company
Condition
New
SKU
V9780316013284
ISBN
9780316013284
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 21.92

paperback. Explores the rich history of baseball in Cuba and the social, political, and cultural climate through which the game has thrived. Num Pages: 512 pages, 32 pp halftone plates and 2 maps. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLW; WSJT; YNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 32. Weight in Grams: 728.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Oxford University Press USA United States
Number of pages
512
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780195146059
ISBN
9780195146059
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.69

Paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTB; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 345.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
The Perseus Books Group United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306823107
ISBN
9780306823107
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.22

Paperback. The life and times of the late, great Tony Hinkle Num Pages: 208 pages, 42 b&w illus. BIC Classification: BGS; WSD; WSJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5334 x 3556 x 381. Weight in Grams: 318.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253223333
ISBN
9780253223333
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 21.99

Hardcover. A charter member of the National League, the Cubs were born in 1876 - the same year the Seventh Cavalry fought at Little Big Horn. This title presents the stories, quotes, and anecdotes about the greats of the Cubs as well as characters such as Dave Kingman and Jose Cardenal. Num Pages: 462 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBNC; WSBT; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 137 x 33. Weight in Grams: 676.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Sports Publishing LLC United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
462
Condition
New
SKU
V9781613210222
ISBN
9781613210222
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 26.41

paperback. Examines such issues as drug use and gambling, enforcement of contracts, and the rights of owners and managers. The author reveals an all-star baseball law team whose stories illuminate relationship between law and baseball that has made the business of baseball a truly American institution. Num Pages: 240 pages, 10 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KNSP; LAY; LNTX; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 15. Weight in Grams: 354.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Temple University Press United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781566398909
ISBN
9781566398909
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 34.09

Paperback. A history of sport in Donegal Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: WSJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 264.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845889531
ISBN
9781845889531
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 15.15

Hardback. A comprehensive look at every season in English Premier League football since the startof the Premiership in 1992-93, including the 2014-15 season just finished. The clubs, themanagers, the players, the thrills and spills, all sumptuously illustrated with photos fromthe Shoot magazine archives Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 290 x 237 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1870.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
New Holland Publishers
Condition
New
SKU
KSG0014416
ISBN
9781742578095
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 15.00

Paperback. Another 2,000 Gaelic football and hurling questions to test your knowledge of Ireland's best-loved sports. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: WSJK; WSJL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 16. Weight in Grams: 158. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KTG0008448
ISBN
9780007283729
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.59

Paperback. When Only the Ball Was White was first published in 1970, Satchel Paige had not yet been inducted into the Hall of Fame, and there was a general ignorance even among sports enthusiasts of the rich tradition of the Negro Leagues. In his pioneering book, Peterson tells the forgotten story of the many unknown greats of the Negro League. 53 halftones. Num Pages: 416 pages, 53 photos. BIC Classification: JFSL3; WSJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 205 x 138 x 20. Weight in Grams: 315.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195076370
ISBN
9780195076370
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.40

Paperback. In Past Time, Jules Tygiel provides baseball history with a difference. Instead of a pitch-by-pitch account of great games, in this groundbreaking book, the field is American history and baseball itself is the star. Num Pages: 288 pages, 27 halftones. BIC Classification: WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 426.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195146042
ISBN
9780195146042
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.33

paperback. Series: Law and Current Events Masters. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL3; LAQ; WSD; WSJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 236 x 12. Weight in Grams: 300.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Usa United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199896257
ISBN
9780199896257
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.78

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