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Dikembe Mutombo: Mount Mutombo
Philip Brooks
Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1996)A career biography of the Zairian basketball phenomenon, educated at Georgetown and a star player for the Denver Nuggets
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Giannis Antetokounmpo: Basketball Powerhouse
Matt Chandler
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2020)As the youngest player in the National Basketball Association during his rookie season, Giannis Antetokounmpo looked like a rising star. At almost seven feet tall, he would become an All-Star Game starter and winner of the NBA's most improved player award. Giannis went from selling toys and sunglasses to help his family get by to playing in the NBA and turning heads with his power and grace. Get all the facts on Giannis's extraordinary rise in basketball in this exciting biography.
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Alex Morgan: Soccer Champion
Matt Chandler
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2020)Alex Morgan first joined a soccer team when she was 14 years old, quickly impressing her peers and coaches with her skills. From there, she grew to become a world-class soccer player, reaching incredible heights including a FIFA Women's World Cup championship and an Olympic gold medal. Learn about Alex's rise in soccer in this electric biography in the Stars of Sports series.
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Chloe Kim: Gold-Medal Snowboarder
Matt Chandler
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2020)At 17 years old, Chloe Kim became the youngest woman to win an Olympic snowboarding medal. She was the first snowboarder to win halfpipe gold at the Olympics, the World Championships, and the X Games. Kim's hard work and determination make for an exciting story in this winning biography.
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Troy Aikman: All-American Quarterback
R. Conrad Stein
Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1996)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
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Patrick Mahomes: Football MVP
Matt Chandler
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2020)Patrick Mahomes, the 2018 most valuable player in the National Football League, could have succeeded in any sport. Growing up, he played baseball, basketball, and football. After joining the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL, he broke record after record, including most passing yards and most passes completed in a single season. Learn all the facts on Mahomes's meteoric rise in the NFL in this exciting biography.
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Dale Murphy, a gentleman
Hal Lundgren
Unknown Binding (Childrens Press, March 15, 1986)Highlights the baseball career of the Atlanta Braves outfielder, who has proved himself a well-rounded player as a great hitter, runner, and thrower.
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Mario Lemieux: Super Mario
Ted Cox
Paperback (Childrens Pr, Jan. 1, 1994)Book by Cox, Ted
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Earl Campbell: The Texas Tornado
Hal Lundgren
Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 1981)A biography of the 1977 Heisman trophy winner who has become a record-setting running back for the Houston Oilers.
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Reggie Miller: Basketball Sharpshooter
Ted Cox
Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1996)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
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Kenny Lofton: Man of Steal
Mark Stewart
Paperback (Childrens Pr, Aug. 1, 1998)A biography of the base-stealing outfielder for the Cleveland Indians who has won four Golden Gloves in his first five seasons as a major league player.
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Dave Parker: Cobra Swirl
Ray Buck
Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1981)"Mr. Big," Dave Parker, discusses his life and his dedication to the fine art of baseball
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