Books in Sports close-up books series

A brief biography of the baseball star who spent most of his career with the Giants and was twice named Most Valuable Player.

A biography of a football player who has been star quarterback for the New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings.

Traces Jim Brown's rise to stardom with the Cleveland Browns.

A biography of the star batter for the Chicago Cubs, elected by the fans as "Greatest Cub Player of All Time."

A biography of O. J. Simpson, Heisman trophy winner, who has become a well-known professional football player.

The life of Evel Knievel, professional motorcycle stuntman who will try jumping over almost anything, including the Snake River Canyon.

Traces Johnny Unitas' career in college and professional football.

A biography of the first Latin player to be elected to Baseball's Hall of Fame.

A biography of the black tennis champion who won the men's singles title at Wimbledon in 1975.

A biography of Billie Jean King, American tennis champion who has helped popularize women's tennis.

Follows Muhammad Ali through his Golden Glove Championships, his Olympic gold medal, and his continued winning as a professional boxer.

A biography of the award-winning hockey player, groomed from his youth to play for the Boston Bruins.