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1) Lou Gehrig
Author
Series
Publisher
LernerSports
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
A quiet, hardworking man, Lou Gehrig is one of the most underrated baseball players of all time. Although he repeatedly outscored, outhit, and outplayed his teammates Babe Ruth and Joe DiMaggio, his shy nature often kept him in their shadow. Follow Lou's outstanding career from the playgrounds of New York City to the fields of Yankee stadium. Don't miss this incredible story of one of history's greatest baseball players!
2) Pelé
Author
Series
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Examines the life and career of the famous soccer star Pelé.
3) Hank Aaron
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Born in 1934, Hank Aaron faced many roadblocks because of his race. In fact, his school did not even have a baseball team. When Jackie Robinson broke the race barrier and entered the major leagues, Aaron was given hope that his dream of playing professional baseball could someday come true. Aaron became one of baseball's best players-winning the World Championship, breaking Babe Ruth's home run record, and being inducted into the Baseball Hall of...
5) Sasha Cohen
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
A biography detailing Sasha's discovery of ice skating at the age of 7, her comeback from the injury that almost ended her career, and the lows and wins of her career.
Author
Series
Publisher
LernerSports
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Mickey Mantle was one of baseball's best players-and perhaps the greatest athlete of his time. Follow Mickey from his childhood days playing baseball in Commerce, Oklahoma, to his celebrated eighteen-year career with the New York Yankees, to his induction into baseball's Hall of Fame. Don't miss this inspiring story of a true sports hero!
8) Willie Mays
Author
Series
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Think you know all there is to know about Willie Mays? Well, did you know that: •He once batted .477 in the minor leagues? •He won twelve straight Gold Glove awards? •He was the first African American team captain in major-league history? Willie Mays started his baseball career in the little-known Negro Leagues in 1948. He crossed over to the major leagues with the New York Giants in 1951. During the 1954 World Series, Mays stunned the baseball...
Author
Series
Publisher
LernerSports
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Ichiro Suzuki was the first Japanese position player (non-pitcher) to make it into the American Major Leagues. People thought that the Japanese couldn't handle the power and speed of American pitchers. Ichiro proved them wrong. Now in his fourth season, Ichiro has shown that he can hit anything thrown his way and is as good, if not better than many of his American contemporaries. His love of the game, amazing skill and crowd pleasing antics have won...
10) Derek Jeter
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Co
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
One of baseball's most popular and talented stars, Derek Jeter began his major league career with a bang-knocking a home run out of the park in his very first at bat his rookie year. His phenomenal first year continued as he helped the Yankees win the World Championship while also claiming the Rookie of the Year award. In 1998, 1999, and 2000, Jeter went on to lead the Yankees to three more World Championships.
11) Muhammad Ali
Author
Series
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Learn about one of the most popular athletes in the world, who became the heavyweight boxing champion of the world.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Everyone makes mistakes--even professional athletes. Karl Malone missed free throws in the 1997 NBA Finals agains the Chicago Bulls. Catcher Hank Gowdy of the New York Giants tripped on his own mask and dropped the ball in 1924. Read about game-ending errors, on the court meltdowns, and more in this epci book of fails."--
13) Carmelo Anthony
Author
Series
Publisher
Powerkids Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Documents the life of the athlete famous for becoming a professional basketball player at age nineteen.
14) David Wright
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Profiles the life and career of the baseball player David Wright.
15) Chad Ochocinco
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the life of the professional football player famous for his antics on the field and changing his name.
16) David Beckham
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Presents a career biography of soccer player David Beckham and includes personal and professional statistics.
17) Eli Manning
Author
Series
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Talk about having big shoes to fill. Eli Manning - the younger brother of record-breaking Peyton and the son of legendary quarterback Archie - was the NFL's number-one draft pick in 2004. At first, the media criticized his inconsistent performance as the New York Giants' quarterback, but he silenced all doubters when he led his team to an unlikely Super Bowl victory in 2008. Find out how Eli proved that he's a champion quarterback in his own right....
18) Joe DiMaggio
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Co
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
A biography of the baseball star.
19) Peyton Manning
Author
Series
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the life and career of NFL quarterback Peyton Manning.
20) Yao Ming
Author
Series
Publisher
Barnes & Noble
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
A look at the life and career of the famous Chinese basketball player who made it big in the NBA.
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