Books in Putnam Sports Shelf series

Traces the baseball career of the Puerto Rican who, though plagued by numerous physical ailments from the beginning of his career, won the National League's Most Valuable Player Award in 1966.

A biography of the black pitcher who might have been the greatest pitcher of major league history had his color not barred him from the majors until the last eight years of his career.

A biography of the North Carolina State football sensation who became star quarterback of the Los Angeles Rams and later of the Philadelphia Eagles.

A career biography of Joe Morgan, Cincinnati Red who possesses all the ballplaying abilities.

A biography of the Panamanian-born star of the Pittsburgh Pirates describing the day-to-day routine of baseball life.

A biography of the heavyweight champion whose colorful antics in and out of the ring have made him a legend all over the world.

A biography of baseball star Frank Robinson emphasizing his careers with the Cincinnati Reds and the Baltimore Orioles.

A biography of Pelâe, the Brazilian soccer star who has achieved international notoriety because of his athletic achievements.

A biography of the star of two championship Dodger teams and the manager of the championship New York Mets.

A biography of the quarterback who helped lead his team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, to the Super Bowl.

A biography of the pitcher who developed one of the best fastballs in baseball history.

A biography of the left-handed pitcher who in one game in 1969 struck out nineteen batters.