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Books in Legends in Sports series

  • Odell Beckham Jr.: Pro Bowl Wide Receiver

    Ryan Nagelhout

    Library Binding (Rosen Education Service, Aug. 15, 2018)
    Odell Beckham Jr. has put together some remarkable numbers to start his National Football League (NFL) career. The son of two Louisiana State University athletes, Beckham's athletic abilities and hard work on the football field have translated into enormous success. From his unbelievable catches to big time showdowns against some of the NFL's best defenders, Beckham has made a name for himself with the New York Giants. This biography explores the controversial and extraordinary story of Beckham's life, from his famous one-handed catch on Sunday Night Football in 2014 to his troubled perception on and off the field.
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  • Thorpe!: The Sports Career of James Thorpe

    James Hahn, Lynn Hahn, Howard Schroeder

    Hardcover (Crestwood House, May 1, 1981)
    Profiles Jim Thorpe, an athlete unparallelled in versatility and in the length of his sports career, who played both professional football and baseball during the same season and won both the decathlon and pentathlon
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  • Sidney Crosby: One of the NHL's Top Scorers

    Jeanne Nagle

    Paperback (Britannica Educational Pub, Aug. 7, 2015)
    Profiles the Pittsburgh Penguins star, detailing the life, career, and accomplishments of this two-time NHL MVP and Olympic gold medalist.
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  • Cristiano Ronaldo: Soccer Champion

    Jason Porterfield

    Paperback (Rosen Education Service, Aug. 15, 2018)
    Cristiano Ronaldo has been one of the most captivating stars in professional soccer since his 2003 debut with Manchester United. From leading Real Madrid to championship wins to starring for Portugal's national team, he has become one of the sport's greatest scorers. This captivating biography covers his impoverished childhood, his development as a superstar, and his many acts of charity. Readers will be inspired by the hard work and determination it took for him to become one of the greatest soccer players in the world.
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  • Ali! the Sports Career of Muhammad Ali

    James Hahn, Lynn Hahn, Howard Schroeder

    Hardcover (Crestwood House, Sept. 1, 1981)
    Portrays the life of the boxer, Muhammad Ali, and describes his efforts to win the title of Heavyweight Champion of the World
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  • Pele!: The Sports Career of Edson Do Nascimente

    James Hahn, Lynn Hahn, Howard Schroeder

    Hardcover (Crestwood House, May 1, 1981)
    Recounts the career of the Brazilian many consider to be the world's greatest soccer player.
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  • Kobe Bryant: NBA Scoring Sensation

    Connor Dayton

    Paperback (Britannica Educational Pub, Aug. 7, 2015)
    Describes the life and accomplishments of the professional basketball player, from his childhood in Italy to his status as a high school basketball prodigy and NBA rookie sensation to his five NBA championships.
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  • Sayers! the Sports Career of Gale Sayers

    James Hahn, Lynn Hahn, Howard Schroeder

    Hardcover (Crestwood House, Sept. 1, 1981)
    A biography emphasizing the career of the former halfback of the Chicago Bears whose achievements earned him a place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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  • Tom Brady: Super Bowl Champion

    Richard Barrington

    Library Binding (Britannica Educational Pub, Aug. 7, 2015)
    As the hugely successful, long-time quarterback of the New England Patriots, Tom Brady is one of the greatest football players in history. Though he won the Super Bowl in only his first season as a starter, his success was unexpected given that he had not been selected until the second-to-last round of the National Football League draft. In this biography, readers will learn all about BradyÂ’s life on and off the field. His determination to rise above adversity and become the best player he could be inspires his many young fans to work hard for their own dreams.
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  • Brown! the Sports Career of James Brown

    James Hahn, Lynn Hahn, Howard Schroeder

    Hardcover (Crestwood House, Sept. 1, 1981)
    Traces the life of James Brown from his youth to his stardom as a football player and describes his activities as a member of the Cleveland Browns football team
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  • Henry!: The Sports Career of Henry Aaron

    James Hahn, Lynn Hahn, Howard Schroeder

    Hardcover (Crestwood House, May 1, 1981)
    Hank Aaron, the outstanding, allaround baseball player and home-run king, is profiled in this illustrated biography
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  • Babe! the Sports Career of George Ruth

    James Hahn, Lynn Hahn, Howard Schroeder

    Hardcover (Crestwood House, Sept. 1, 1981)
    A biography of Babe Ruth, considered to be one of the best and best-liked, baseball players ever.
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