The complete encyclopedia of ice hockey: The heroes, teams, great moments, and records of the National Hockey League plus the World Hockey Association

Hollander, Zander

Bock, Hal

Reference

PRENTICE/HALL

Provides information about the history of hockey, including the Olympics and the WHA, offers profiles of the greatest players, and includes records and statistics

The Complete Encyclopedia of Hockey

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

Dutton Adult

Inside stories and action photos of the games greatest superstars! This handy action-packed guide is your ticket into pro football's locker rooms, where game plans are designed and the pro stars prepare for their bruising season.

Pro football '76: Stars and records

Pyramid Communications, Inc.

A biography of the talented quarterback who led the San Francisco Giants to victory in the 1995 Super Bowl.

Steve Young (Football Legends)

Children's Books

Chelsea House Pub

Discusses the life of David Robinson, star player for the San Antonio Spurs

David Robinson (Basketball Legends)

Biographies & Memoirs

The Associated Press pictorial history of baseball

JG Press

The last time the Chicago Cubs played in the World Series, World War II had just ended. The last time they won a World Series, World War I had not yet begun. But from 1906-1910 the Cubs not only played in the World Series four of the five years, they won two World Championships, as well. It was a time when the Cubs ruled baseball, and no one could have imagined the roller coaster adventures that were ahead for this grand old franchise.In The Last Chicago Cubs Dynasty: Before the Curse, Hal Bock tells the story of this legendary team, the characters who were central to its success, and the misfortunes which have plagued the team ever since. Stars such as pitcher Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown and the double-play combination of Tinker to Evers to Chance are profiled, as are opponents who caused the Cubs unending headaches, like superstar pitcher Christy Mathewson and immortal shortstop Honus Wagner. A chronology and cast of characters set the stage for the reader before Bock delves into the early history of the Cubs and the assembly of what would become a dynasty. With talent to spare and just a little bit of luck going their way, the Chicago Cubs were unstoppable. But when an angry fan issued a curse on the team during the 1945 World Series, some believe it marked the beginning of the end for this storied franchise. Featuring 100-year-old images from historic baseball cards, profiles of Hall of Fame legends, and a foreword by Cubs supporter and TV star Joe Mantegna, The Last Chicago Cubs Dynasty will appeal to all baseball fans, but especially to those always-passionate Cubs enthusiasts from around the nation.

The Last Chicago Cubs Dynasty: Before the Curse

History

Americas

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Award-winning Associated Press sports writer Hal Bock brings us a fascinating history of the players, coaches and more barred from baseball's ranks, from Shoeless Joe Jackson to Jenrry Mejia. "Banned: Baseball's Blacklist of All-Stars and Also-Rans" weaves together tales of lesser-known characters from baseball's early years with infamous outlaws who have endured throughout the decades. Featuring stories of players like Eddie "The Only" Nolan, Cozy Dolan, Leo Durocher, and Pete Rose who have been expelled or suspended from the sport, Bock's chronicle delves deep into baseball's colorful history. For those who follow the current corporate era of businessmen players and billionaire owners, this book serves as a reminder that America's Pastime evolved from the days when gamblers filled the stands and influenced poorly paid scoundrels on the diamond. In his over 40-year career, Hal Bock has covered every major event on the sports calendar, including 30 World Series, 30 Super Bowls and 11 Olympic Games, making him the perfect storyteller for this retrospective. Featuring an introduction by John Thorn, the Official Historian of Major League Baseball, and more than 25 photographs from the Associated Press archives, "Banned" is a must-read for any fan of the game.

Banned: Baseball's Blacklist of All-Stars and Also-Rans

Diversion Books

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