Let the debating begin! Philadelphia is one of the top sports towns in America. Its fans are commonly considered to be the most passionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated sports enthusiasts in the country. WIP-AM radio's Glen Macnow and Big Daddy Graham engage in this phenomenon with a compilation of sports lists sure to stir up dialogue within the already buzzing Philadelphia sports community and beyond. Who were the ugliest mugs to ever play in Philadelphia? What Philly athletes gave the best performance in film or TV? What are the top area sports bars? Who are the most overrated and underrated players in Philadelphia history? What Philadelphia mortals had touched-by-God” moments during the game? Who is the most hated rival to Philly teams? Who made the greatest sports exit? Who are the most beautiful women associated with Philly sports? Plus, dozens of lists from Philly legends like Joe Frazier, Ed Snyder, Harry Kalas, Bobby Clarke, Bernard Hopkins, and many more!

The Great Book of Philadelphia Sports Lists

Reference

MacNow, Glen

Graham, Big Daddy

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

Running Press Adult

Guys love movies. Especially sports movies, where every underdog has his day, every team achieves glory, and every hero gets his moment of redemption. Next to watching Monday Night Football, there’s nothing more enjoyable than plopping down on the couch with the remote and a bottle of beer and firing up the special-edition DVD of Rocky, Hoosiers, Caddyshack, or any other fan favorite.
Now, two nationally renowned sports media personalities take on the task of ranking the top 100 sports movies of all time, including entertaining and informative lists, special features, and contributions from over 75 top sports figures. From drama to comedy to tragedy to documentary, all the greatest sports films are here, brought to life through detailed summaries, fun facts and trivia, behind-the-scenes revelations, plus images from the greatest moments in sports film history.
Original comments from some of the top personalities in sports and entertainment—including Peyton and Eli Manning, Charles Barkley, Tony Romo, James Gandolfini, Bill Parcells, Dennis Quaid, Arnold Palmer, and many more—provide further insight and marketing punch.

The Ultimate Book of Sports Movies: Featuring the 100 Greatest Sports Films of All Time

Didinger, Ray

Sports & Outdoors

Running Press

The gangster movie is one of the most popular genres in film. From the Italian, Irish, and Russian families” in America to similarly sinister groups in Europe, Japan, and beyond, the cinema has never shied away from portraying the evil exploits of these brutal outfits. In this highly entertaining and informative book, two accomplished and apropos authors put the genre in perspective like no other author or documentarian has done before.
The Ultimate Book of Gangster Movies provides extensive reviews of the Top 100 gangster films of all time, including sidebars like Reality Check,” Hit and Miss,” I Know That Guy,” Body Count,” and other fun and informative features. Also included are over a dozen stand-alone chapters such as Sleeper Hits,” Fugazi” Flops, Guilty Pleasures, Lost Treasures, Q&amp;A Interviews with top actors and directors (including Chazz Palinteri, Michael Madsen, Joe Mantagna, and more), plus over 50 compelling photographs.
 Foreword by Joe Pistone, the FBI agent and mob infiltrator who wrote the bestselling book and acclaimed movie, Donnie Brasco.

The Ultimate Book of Gangster Movies: Featuring the 100 Greatest Gangster Films of All Time

Humor & Entertainment

Anastasia, George

Movies

When it comes to sports talk, no city has more to say than Philadelphia. With their 2007 The Great Book of Philadelphia Sports Lists, WIP sports radio hosts Glen Macnow and Big Daddy Graham compiled dozens of sports lists to stir up dialog and debate within the buzzing Philadelphia sports community (and beyond). A lot has happened in Philly sports since 2007 -- the Phillies' 2008 World Series win; the Eagles' record-breaking 2017 season, now-famous Philly Special play, and Super Bowl LII victory over the Patriots; the Sixers' "Trust the Process" campaign; and, of course, Gritty -- so now Glen and Big Daddy are back with dozens of new lists to keep the conversation fresh, ranking things like: <ul>
<li>The most overrated and underrated players in Philly sports history</li>
<li>The top 10 Philadelphia sports quotes</li>
<li>The 10 worst Eagles draft picks ever</li>
<li>The greatest duos in Philly sports history</li>
<li>The 10 best sports movies set in Philadelphia</li>
<li>The worst bosses in Philly sports history</li>
<li>and much more!</li>
</ul>

The Great Book of Philadelphia Sports Lists (Completely Revised and Updated Edition)

History

Americas

Profiles the personal life and professional career of the basketball player nicknamed "The Round Mound of Rebound" early in his career but considered today to be one of the best power forwards in NBA history

Charles Barkley (Sports Great Books)

Children's Books

Biographies

Enslow Pub Inc

Traces the history of the National Hockey League team that earned the nickname "The Broad Street Bullies" in the 1970s for its rough play

The Philadelphia Flyers Hockey Team (Great Sports Teams)

Profiles the golfer who began his career at Stanford University, became the youngest golfer to win the Masters tournament, and continues to dominate the Professional Golfers Association.

Tiger Woods (Sports Great Books)

Describes the life and automobile racing career of Jeff Gordon, the NASCAR driver who was the Rookie of the Year in 1993, the youngest winner of the Daytona 500 in 1997, and a three-time Winston Cup champion.

Sports Great Jeff Gordon (Sports Great Books)

Profiles professional basketball star Allen Iverson, whose speed and determination helped him to overcome his relatively small stature to earn the All-Star MVP trophy and the NBA's Most Valuable Player award in 2001.

Allen Iverson (Sports Great Books)

Follows the life and career of the powerful forward drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 1984.

Sports Great Charles Barkley (Sports Great Books)

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