Books with title The Greatest Football Players of All Time

Covering individual teams (Hello, 1972 Miami Dolphins!) but also the best eras in famous teams’ history, such as the Patriots of the ’00s and the Steelers of the late 1970s, the editors at Sports Illustrated Kids dissect the best of the gridiron to show the whys and hows of team building, brilliant strategy, player combinations, and that special magic that the greatest teams have and which owners can’t buy—even if there weren’t a salary cap. Player profiles, stats and records, and thrilling narratives show the march to the Super Bowl and into history of America’s favorite spectator sport. Amazing photos, insider stories, and fun facts capture the cultural phenomenon that is football in the U.S.! The SI Kids editors won’t forget college ball! Picture the 2001 Miami Hurricanes cruising to the national title with a perfect season that was fun and full of swagger, displaying an absurd level of talent with six first-team All-Americans leading the way.

"'Hut, hut, hike!' This engaging volume serves as an introduction to some of the greatest athletes to grace the gridiron. Readers will discover the players who dominated their respective eras and see where their current favorites rank among the best of the best. The compelling text is organized by position so that any aspiring player can find an athlete to admire and strive to emulate. With gritty, star-studded photographs and flashy statistics tables, even a reluctant reader will go deep into this exciting text, learning as they imagine what it was like to play against the greatest of all time"--

Discover the greatest baseball players of all time! Which guys playing right now will they still be talking about in 100 years? A-Rod? Pujols? How about Jeter? Why do the best pitchers receive the Cy Young Award? Was Honus Wagner anything but a face on a $2,800,000 baseball card? Who was this Babe Ruth guy, anyway? Sportscaster and New York Times bestselling author Len Berman had lots of questions about the game of baseball. So he put together a group of experts that included all-stars, Emmy Award winners, writers, radio hosts, and enough World Series rings to fill one hand's fingers. Is your Favorite player on the list? From New York Times bestselling author Len Berman comes an action-packed collection for sports fans of all ages. If you had to pick the best baseball players of all time, who would they be? Len Berman gave it a try, and asked a blue-ribbon panel-with experts including World Series champion Bernie Williams and radio host Chris "Mad Dog" Russo-to weigh in too. Full of photos, facts, and fun, The 25 Greatest Baseball Players of All Time gives you the stories behind the names. Why do so many people love Babe Ruth? What makes Alex Rodriguez so great? Was Jackie Robinson as important on the field as he was off the field? Discover why Len Berman thinks the 25 players in this book are the greatest-then it's time to start your own debate! So who are the 25 greatest baseball players and why? Who would be on your list? Let the arguments begin! Praise for Len Berman's The Greatest Moments in Sports "His writing is lively, humorous, and informative-just right to sustain kids' (or adults') interest...this is an excellent choice for anyone who is into sports." -School Library Journal "Readers and browsers will enjoy paging through this compendium's stories and action-filled photos." -Booklist "It's an eclectic roundup that's likely to have readers mulling their own personal favorites." -Publishers Weekly "Great book, great stories-a gold medal performance." -Mike Eruzione, captain of the "Miracle on Ice" 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team. Len Berman is an Emmy Award–winning sportscaster who has covered just about every major sports event, including multiple Super Bowls, World Series, and Olympics during his 40-year career in broadcasting. He is the creator of "Spanning the World," a monthly collection of sports bloopers, which was a 20-year staple on NBC's Today show. He is also the creator of Sports Fantasy, which aired on NBC and pitted regular viewers against famous sports stars. He is the recipient of eight Emmy Awards and is a six-time winner, New York Sportscaster of the Year. His daily Top 5 email is featured in the Huffington Post and is received by thousands around the country. This is his fifth book. A native New Yorker, Len graduated from Syracuse University. He resides on Long Island with his wife, Jill. They have three children. Visit Len at http://thatssports.com/

Anyone who has experienced the thrill of watching his or her team win on Super Bowl Sunday will recognize the exhilaration that the game of football generates. Gridiron football is a complex game that demands both tactical ability and physical skill. This enthralling volume outlines the history and rules of American football, chronicles the rise of some of its greatest players, and illustrates how the game has become such a beloved cultural phenomenon.

"'Hut, hut, hike!' This engaging volume serves as an introduction to some of the greatest athletes to grace the gridiron. Readers will discover the players who dominated their respective eras and see where their current favorites rank among the best of the best. The compelling text is organized by position so that any aspiring player can find an athlete to admire and strive to emulate. With gritty, star-studded photographs and flashy statistics tables, even a reluctant reader will go deep into this exciting text, learning as they imagine what it was like to play against the greatest of all time"--

Discover the greatest baseball players of all time! Which guys playing right now will they still be talking about in 100 years? A-Rod? Pujols? How about Jeter? Why do the best pitchers receive the Cy Young Award? Was Honus Wagner anything but a face on a $2,800,000 baseball card? Who was this Babe Ruth guy, anyway? Sportscaster and New York Times bestselling author Len Berman had lots of questions about the game of baseball. So he put together a group of experts that included all-stars, Emmy Award winners, writers, radio hosts, and enough World Series rings to fill one hand's fingers. Is your Favorite player on the list? From New York Times bestselling author Len Berman comes an action-packed collection for sports fans of all ages. If you had to pick the best baseball players of all time, who would they be? Len Berman gave it a try, and asked a blue-ribbon panel-with experts including World Series champion Bernie Williams and radio host Chris "Mad Dog" Russo-to weigh in too. Full of photos, facts, and fun, The 25 Greatest Baseball Players of All Time gives you the stories behind the names. Why do so many people love Babe Ruth? What makes Alex Rodriguez so great? Was Jackie Robinson as important on the field as he was off the field? Discover why Len Berman thinks the 25 players in this book are the greatest-then it's time to start your own debate! So who are the 25 greatest baseball players and why? Who would be on your list? Let the arguments begin! Praise for Len Berman's The Greatest Moments in Sports "His writing is lively, humorous, and informative-just right to sustain kids' (or adults') interest...this is an excellent choice for anyone who is into sports." -School Library Journal "Readers and browsers will enjoy paging through this compendium's stories and action-filled photos." -Booklist "It's an eclectic roundup that's likely to have readers mulling their own personal favorites." -Publishers Weekly "Great book, great stories-a gold medal performance." -Mike Eruzione, captain of the "Miracle on Ice" 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team. Len Berman is an Emmy Award?winning sportscaster who has covered just about every major sports event, including multiple Super Bowls, World Series, and Olympics during his 40-year career in broadcasting. He is the creator of "Spanning the World," a monthly collection of sports bloopers, which was a 20-year staple on NBC's Today show. He is also the creator of Sports Fantasy, which aired on NBC and pitted regular viewers against famous sports stars. He is the recipient of eight Emmy Awards and is a six-time winner, New York Sportscaster of the Year. His daily Top 5 email is featured in the Huffington Post and is received by thousands around the country. This is his fifth book. A native New Yorker, Len graduated from Syracuse University. He resides on Long Island with his wife, Jill. They have three children. Visit Len at http://thatssports.com/

Covering individual teams (Hello, 1972 Miami Dolphins!) but also the best eras in famous teams’ history, such as the Patriots of the ’00s and the Steelers of the late 1970s, the editors at Sports Illustrated Kids dissect the best of the gridiron to show the whys and hows of team building, brilliant strategy, player combinations, and that special magic that the greatest teams have and which owners can’t buy—even if there weren’t a salary cap. Player profiles, stats and records, and thrilling narratives show the march to the Super Bowl and into history of America’s favorite spectator sport. Amazing photos, insider stories, and fun facts capture the cultural phenomenon that is football in the U.S.! The SI Kids editors won’t forget college ball! Picture the 2001 Miami Hurricanes cruising to the national title with a perfect season that was fun and full of swagger, displaying an absurd level of talent with six first-team All-Americans leading the way.

"In this fan-pleasing volume, readers discover amazing facts about great hitters like Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron. Was old-timer Horus Wagner or recently retired Derek Jeter the best shortstop? Readers will decide. Position by position, this fascinating book, replete with action-packed photographs, highlights the best of the best"--Provided by publisher.

"In this high-interest book, readers will learn about some of the greatest athletes ever to wield a hockey stick. Full-color photographs of the sport's greats will grab fans' attention. Stimulating facts about hockey, from its role in the Winter Olympics to the long history of the National Hockey League, will thoroughly appeal to all levels of readers"--Provided by publisher.

Which All-Star “King” has won the NBA Most Valuable Player award four times? Which monster rebounding All-Star loves math and computers and grew up playing football, soccer, baseball, and lacrosse in addition to basketball? Which All-Star shares the record with Michael Jordan for most consecutive games with a triple-double? Which “small” power forward helped his team win a National Championship and is now an All-Star? Which All-Star has been selected to play in the most consecutive All-Star games of any basketball player? You’ll find the answer to these questions and many, many more inside Meet the All-Stars: The Greatest Basketball Players of Our Time.