Books in Male Sports Stars Series series

Provides a brief look at some of the major players in men's soccer from its beginnings in the late 1800s to the 1990s, emphasizing the sport's relatively recent popularity in the United States

A career biography of the Zairian basketball phenomenon, educated at Georgetown and a star player for the Denver Nuggets

Discusses the history of competitive swimming and diving and describes the feats of some stars of these sports, including Duke Kahanamoku, Don Schollander, Mark Spitz, and Greg Louganis

Provides a look at the skating careers of such performers as Dick Button, John Curry, Scott Hamilton, and Brian Boitano.

Demonstrates the competitive spirit of this Superbowl-winning quarterback during his years as a high school football hero, a college superstar, and a pro with the Dallas Cowboys

Book by Cox, Ted

A biography of the 1977 Heisman trophy winner who has become a record-setting running back for the Houston Oilers.

A career biography of the basketball star, whose sister and brother are also well-known athletes, and who attended UCLA and plays for the Indiana Pacers

Profiles the lives and basketball careers of Ann Meyers, Nancy Lieberman, Cheryl Miller, Sheryl Swoopes, and Rebecca Lobo.

Discusses the evolution of gymnastic competition and the role of women in the sport, highlighting the careers of Olga Korbut, Nadia Comaneci, Mary Lou Retton, and Shannon Miller.

Profiles wrestling's top performers, from Abdullah the Butcher and Andre the Giant to Hulk Hogan and Taz

Book by Cox, Ted