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Boxing's true Cinderella story: James J. Braddock, dubbed "Cinderella Man" by Damon Runyon, was a once promising light heavyweight for whom a string of losses and a broken right hand happened to coincide with the Great Crash of 1929. With one good hand, he was forced to labor on the docks of Hoboken. Only his manager still believed in him. The diminutive, loquacious Jew and the burly, quiet Irishman made one of boxing's oddest couples, but together...
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Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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"This book aims to rectify the imbalance in coverage between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali just in time for the 50th anniversary of The Fight of the Century. It is based on several months the author spent in the gym, on the road, and in verbal tussles with the legendary champion and gives new insight into Frazier"--
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McFarland & Co
Pub. Date
[2010]
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English
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"The book traces the origins of the rivalry between fans of the Chicago White Sox and Cubs. It examines how each fan base was built, the dynamics of showing loyalty to one team while totally disdaining the other, and Chicago's unique baseball culture"--Provided by publisher.
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Crown Archtype
Pub. Date
[2015]
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English
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Explores how the rivalry between quarterbacks Peyton Manning and Tom Brady has shaped their careers and the NFL overall, sharing insights into their opinions about each other and the factors that shaped them as men and athletes.
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Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2017.
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English
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Traces the friendship and rivalry of tennis stars Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert.
This nonfiction picture book takes you behind the scenes of the friendship and rivalry of tennis stars Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert. In the 1970s and 1980s they faced off in epic duels and classic showdowns. Since their retirements from tennis, they have remained friends and support each others in their efforts and endeavors.
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Scribner
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English
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On November 23, 1968, near the end of a turbulent and memorable year, there was a football game that would also prove turbulent and memorable: the season-ending clash between Harvard and Yale. Both teams entered undefeated and, technically at least, came out undefeated. The final score was 29-29. To some of the players on the field, it was a triumph; to others a tragedy. And to many, the reasons had as much to do with one side's miraculous comeback...
11) The ones who hit the hardest: the Steelers, the Cowboys, the '70s, and the fight for America's soul
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Gotham Books
Pub. Date
[2010]
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English
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Traces the decade when the Pittsburgh Steelers rose from a lackluster franchise to four-time Super Bowl champions, citing the team's efforts to revitalize its economically challenged city while assessing key contributors and the rivalry with the Dallas Cowboys.
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McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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"In their early years, the Chicago Bears and the Chicago Cardinals-- the two oldest teams in the National Football League --travelled the country with only rare mention in the newspapers. Both teams later saw their official records destroyed by fire. Most of what is now known about those initial seasons is based on often inaccurate statements made many years later. Reconstructing their missing history, this book draws on newly available resources...
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Grand Central Pub
Pub. Date
2008.
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English
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The Vietnam War . . .
Nixon . . .
Kent State . . .
The late 1960s and early 1970s were a time of total turmoil in America-the country was being torn apart by a war most people didn't support, young men were being taken away by the draft, and racial tensions were high. Nowhere was this turmoil more evident than on college campuses, the epicenters of the protest movement.
The uncertain times presented a challenge to two of the greatest football...
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Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
Description
A football soars through the air-and the perfect pass is fumbled by the receiver! In one moment, a team that barely made the playoffs can beat the favorite to win the Super Bowl. Dive into thrilling plays and other surprising moments in professional football.
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Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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"Anything can happen in a professional basketball game. A lower-seeded team can dominate the top seed to win an NBA Championship. The underdog can always rise to the occasion to beat the best in history-making moments. These thrilling upsets are part of what makes professional basketball so exciting."--from back cover.
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Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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"What makes a good rivalry? Sometimes it's two teams going head-to-head. Sometimes it's two players trying to one up each other. Sometimes it's fans egging each other on. Baseball is full of rivalries just like these. From college clashes to major league matchups, read on to discover some of the sports' biggest rivalries." --
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Little, Brown and Co
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
"Competition is the name of the game in sports. But without a doubt, the fiercest battles are fought when longtime rivals come face to face. Here are in-depth looks at five such legendary rivalries: The Yankees versus the Red Sox The Celtics versus the Lakers The United versus the Galaxy The Canadiens versus the Bruins The Bears versus the Packers. Each section is packed with intense play-by-play game action, recaps of classic moments that sparked...
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