Many basketball experts consider Larry Bird among the greatest all-around players in the history of basketball. A three-time MVP, Bird guided the Boston Celtics to three NBA championships. Find out how Bird went from a small-town Indiana boy to a basketball star on the greatest stage.
Deion Sanders was known as "Prime Time" because he always played his best when the most people were watching. The only man to play in both the Super Bowl and the World Series, Sanders was a two-sport star. Author Glen Macnow puts the reader in the center of the action, as he tells the story of how Sanders came to be considered one of the greatest cornerbacks in NFL history.
For more than twenty-five years, Nolan Ryan thrilled audiences with his sizzling 100-plus mile-per-hour fastballs. Ryan set numerous records, including the career mark for most strikeouts and no-hitters. Follow along with the author as he weaves the tale of Ryan’s Hall-of-Fame journey.
Many basketball experts consider Larry Bird among the greatest all-around players in the history of basketball. A three-time MVP, Bird guided the Boston Celtics to three NBA championships. Find out how Bird went from a small-town Indiana boy to a basketball star on the greatest stage.
Deion Sanders was known as "Prime Time" because he always played his best when the most people were watching. The only man to play in both the Super Bowl and the World Series, Sanders was a two-sport star. Author Glen Macnow puts the reader in the center of the action, as he tells the story of how Sanders came to be considered one of the greatest cornerbacks in NFL history.
There was nothing Michael Jordan could not do on the basketball court. He could soar through the lane and dunk over opponents, he could shoot from the outside with great accuracy, and he was one of the best defenders to ever play the game. Nathan Aaseng tells the story of how Michael Jordan became a living NBA legend.
There was nothing Michael Jordan could not do on the basketball court. He could soar through the lane and dunk over opponents, he could shoot from the outside with great accuracy, and he was one of the best defenders to ever play the game. Nathan Aaseng tells the story of how Michael Jordan became a living NBA legend.
For more than twenty-five years, Nolan Ryan thrilled audiences with his sizzling 100-plus mile-per-hour fastballs. Ryan set numerous records, including the career mark for most strikeouts and no-hitters. Follow along with the author as he weaves the tale of Ryan’s Hall-of-Fame journey.
Troy Aikman was known as the "Quarterback of the '90s'." During that decade, the rifle-armed passer led the Dallas Cowboys to three Super Bowl titles. Read about how Aikman became the No. 1 pick in the 1989 NFL Draft and stayed on top to become a Pro Football Hall of Famer.
Owning the record for consecutive games played, Cal Ripken, Jr., is known as baseball’s Iron Man. Find out what other accomplishments landed him in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Troy Aikman was known as the "Quarterback of the '90s'." During that decade, the rifle-armed passer led the Dallas Cowboys to three Super Bowl titles. Read about how Aikman became the No. 1 pick in the 1989 NFL Draft and stayed on top to become a Pro Football Hall of Famer.
Owning the record for consecutive games played, Cal Ripken, Jr., is known as baseball’s Iron Man. Find out what other accomplishments landed him in the Baseball Hall of Fame.