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Books in Legendary Sports Heroes series

  • The New York Yankees: Legendary Sports Teams

    Matt Christopher, Glenn Stout

    Paperback (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, March 1, 2008)
    A revised and expanded edition of The New York Yankees: Legendary Sports Teams! The New York Yankees played their first game in the American League in 1903. Since then, they have become the best team in baseball, bar none. Now this action-packed and fact-filled volume brings the Yankee's great history to life. From Babe Ruth's called shot and Lou Gehrig's tearful farewell speech, to Reggie Jackson's three hits on three pitches and Derek Jeter's game-saving catches, classic moments are recounted with such vivid description that readers will swear they can smell the popcorn and hear the crack of the bat. Updated content includes team records and post-season results from 1903 to 2011, as well as lists of Yankees inducted into the Hall of Famers and photos of the most memorable plays and people in Yankee history.
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  • Tom Brady

    Matt Doeden

    Library Binding (Twenty First Century Books, Aug. 1, 2009)
    Presents the life and career of Tom Brady, from his early career in college football to his rise as the star quarterback for the New England Patriots.
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  • Wilma Rudolph

    Thomas Streissguth

    Library Binding (Twenty First Century Books, Aug. 7, 2006)
    An addition to a sports biography series describes the life and accomplishments of the first American woman to win three gold medals at the Olympic Games.
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  • Wilt Chamberlain

    Matt Doeden

    Library Binding (Twenty-First Century Books, Aug. 1, 2010)
    "Think you know all there is to know about Wilt Chamberlain? Well, did you know that: *He holds the record for most rebounds in a single NBA game? *He is a member of the Volleyball Hall of Fame? *He played for the Harlem Globetrotters before joining the NBA? Wilt Chamberlain is perhaps best known as the only player in the history of the NBA to score 100 points in a single basketball game. But Chamberlain's success extends to more than a single game. In college, he led the Kansas Jayhawks to the NCAA title game and later he played with two NBA championship-winning teams. In addition to being a major force in basketball, Chamberlain loved volleyball and track and field, and he even appeared in a Hollywood movie. Learn more about the man who dominated his sport like no other in this lively biography."
  • Boxing Legends

    Bob Italia

    Library Binding (ABDO & Daughters, Jan. 1, 1991)
    Boxing Legends (Legendary Sports Heroes)
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  • Sandy Koufax

    Matt Doeden

    Library Binding (Twenty First Century Books, Sept. 1, 2006)
    Presents the life and career of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher and the youngest man elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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  • Michelle Kwan

    Anne E. Hill

    Hardcover (Lerner Publishing Group, Aug. 1, 2004)
    Traces the life and accomplishments of figure skater Michelle Kwan, discussing her childhood, competitions, and many wins.
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  • Yao Ming

    Matt Doeden

    Library Binding (Twenty First Century Books, Aug. 1, 2009)
    A look at the life and career of this famous Chinese basketball player who made it big in the NBA.
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  • Annika Sorenstam

    Dax Riner

    Library Binding (Twenty-First Century Books, Aug. 20, 2007)
    A biography of Annika Sorenstam which introduces her athletic childhood in Sweden, her scholarship to the University of Arizona, and her success as a professional golfer in Europe and the U.S.
  • Basketball Legends

    Paul J. Deegan

    Library Binding (Abdo Group, June 1, 1990)
    Book by Deegan, Paul J.
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  • Football Legends

    Bob Italia

    Library Binding (Abdo Group, June 1, 1990)
    Book by Italia, Bob
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  • Lou Gehrig

    Kevin Viola

    Paperback (Lernerclassroom, Oct. 1, 2004)
    Traces the life of the New York Yankee legend, Lou Gehrig and describes his baseball accomplishments.
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