As a first baseman and then manager of the legendary Kansas City Monarchs, O'Neil witnessed the heyday of the Negro leagues and their ultimate demise. In I Was Right on Time, he charmingly recalls his days as a ballplayer and as an African-American in a racially divided country. Whether he's telling of his barnstorming days with the likes of Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson or the day in 1962 when he became the first African-American coach in the major leagues, O'Neil takes us on a trip not only through baseball's past but through America's as well.

    Bestselling sportswriter John Feinstein follows the Army and Navy teams for a single season.

    Just adjacent to the municipal course lies the Mayflower Country Club, the most exclusive private course in all of Boston and a major thorn in their collective sides. Frustrated by the Mayflower's finely manicured greens and snooty members, three of Ponky's most courageous--Two Down, Dannie, and Stick--set up a bet: $1,000 apiece, and the first man to finagle his way onto the Mayflower takes all.One of the three will eventually play the course, but their friendships--and everything else--change as various truths unravel and the old Ponky starts looking like the home they never should have left.

    Divided into five parts, the book covers commitment and common sense, general concepts, training with a purpose, designing a yearlong plan, and practical strategies for reinforcing training. Dozens of photos, charts, tables and worksheets are featured in this edition that includes 25 percent new and updated material.

    So it seemed only appropriate when his father learned he had two months to live that they would set off on the golf journey of their dreams to play the most famous courses in the world.Final Rounds takes us to the historic courses of Royal Lytham and Royal Birkdale, to the windswept undulations of Carnoustie, where Hogan played peerlessly in '53, and the legendary St. Andrews, whose hallowed course reveals something of the eternal secret of the game's mysterious allure over pros and hackers alike.Throughout their poignant journey, the Dodsons humorously reminisce and reaffirm their love for each other, as the younger Dodson finds out what it means to have his father also be his best friend. Final Rounds is a book never to be forgotten, a book about fathers and sons, long-held secrets, and the lessons a middle-aged man can still learn from his dad about life, love, and family.Final Rounds is a tribute to a very special game and the fathers and sons who make it so.

    Dr Rotella follows up the success of Golf is Not a Game of Perfect with a book filled with anecdotes and motivational instruction focusing on the most important skill a golfer can have: the ability to think confidently. Filled with inspirational stories about the great players, great courses and great tournaments, Golf Is a Game of Confidence encourages golfers, no matter what their level, to reach new heights in their games and their lives.

    Adored by millions, Ali is a role model and symbol of courage to us all. Davis Miller was a small, sickly child mourning the loss of his mother when he first encountered Ali. From this meeting, there developed a strong personal relationship that has lasted more than thirty years. Brilliantly weaving Ali's story with his own coming-of-age memoir, Miller captures the true meaning of hero worship, fathers and sons, and strength through wisdom.

    Included are quotes and tributes from many of golf's greats such as Byron Nelson and a perceptive assessment of the life and legend of the man who may have been the greatest golfer ever-Ben Hogan.

    Step-by-step skill drills are provided which include how to: improve strokes to speed up conditioning; eliminate drag and create more propulsion with less energy; burn off fat through swimming; and use dry-land exercises to improve results in the water.

    The impact he had on the state of Alabama and the entire college football world cannot be overstated. For twenty-five years as the head coach of the Crimson Tide, and thirteen years before that at Maryland, Kentucky, and Texas A&M, Bear Bryant’s outsized personality and deep charisma made him the dominant figure in the world of college football, turning boys with ordinary talent but extraordinary heart into winners—both on the gridiron and off. At Alabama, Bear Bryant would go on to become the winningest coach of all time, achieving the best record in the country in both the 60s and 70s. He is the only coach to win national championships with both segregated teams and integrated ones. His secret lay not in any strategic brilliance he brought to the game, but in his gift for molding individual talents into a cohesive unit that could achieve far more than the sum of its parts would suggest. That ability made him a great coach, but to many, Bryant represented more than just a coach: He was everything a southern gentleman was supposed to be—tough, principled, charismatic, modest in victory yet quick to assume blame in defeat, and as mindful of where he’d come from as where he was going. Coach is not only about the man and his tremendous ability to succeed, it’s also a tribute to the South and the legacy Coach Bryant left behind. In a divisive era, Bryant gave Alabamians something to be proud of. And, he was simply the greatest football coach of all times.

    Packed with insights, observations, and war stories of his twelve years in the NFL--including his championship season--"In the Trenches" delves into the heart of an amazing athlete who balances an array of extremes: he is both beloved and feared, tough and gentle, competitive and compassionate, fierce and generous.

    In a stampede, they ran up a 72-10 regular season record, the most wins ever by an NBA team. From there the Bulls rumbled to an astounding record in the playoffs, and finally their fourth world championship in six seasons. This was the year of the Great Bull Run, when Chicago's team rolled across the landscape, drawing crowds and converts in every city, stirring up a storm of interest like the NBA had never seen before.

    He's spent all winter oiling it while readying his skills for the upcoming season. But what happens when he loses the glove?After an unsuccessful search and a disappointing first game, Jamie realizes he's lost much more than his glove. He's lost confidence. So when he seeks help from the owner of a local sporting goods shop--a former minor league player--the old-timer shares the history of baseball gloves along with a few fielding tips to help improve Jamie's game. But will it be enough to rebuild his confidence and replace the "luck" his beloved glove gave him?Author Fred Bowen engages baseball lovers in this relatable story of self-doubt, luck, and facing your fears. In the afterword, readers can learn more about the history of baseball gloves.Discussion Guide available.

    With 180 stunning color photographs, this book contains the finest collection of worldwide photography ever published. The definitive guide for golfers who seek a game anywhere in the world.

    "You wait and see!"From a small rural town in Florida to the NFL Hall of Fame, this is the story of Deacon's rise to the top of the heap in the National Football League. "Headslap" refers to the lightning move popularized by Jones in the early days of the game, when a player could rattle the cage (or at least the helmet) of a blocker by belting him alongside the head. And Deacon did this better than anyone in the game. They weren't jabs; they were full left hooks and right crosses. So devastating was this move that the League outlawed it. "Headslap" has a deeper meaning as well: it's the jarring feeling you get when you realize that things aren't always what they might seem to be.

    A return to the timeless wisdom that has made his first bestseller, Harvey Penick's Little Red Book, a modern classic, The Game for a Lifetime does not contain the technical swing tips and stance aids of today's instructional guides, but dispenses a philosophy on golf, and on life. Harvey Penick knew that the teachings in his book would stand the test of time, and he spent his lifetime pursuing and enjoying all that the game has to offer—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The Game for a Lifetime, the final book by Harvey Penick, stands as a wonderful testimonial to this legendary career, his celebrated teaching style, and his ability to affect the lives of the people who had the good fortune to know him.

    Billick takes the reader through all of the steps involved in developing an offensive game plan, including guidelines on how to put together base offenses, third-down offenses and offensive schemes for the red zone.

    

    Unabridged, read on location in Spanish Fort Alabama. Four CD Audio Book.

    This work features this inspiring era in Phillies history, with the personal reflections of Robin Roberts, a Hall of Famer and arguably the best right-handed pitcher in Phillies history.

    It covers all practical and theroretical aspects of the subject, ranging from the basics through to the treatment of soft tissue injuries; and it gives guidance on how to work in a support role with medical practitioners treating more serious injury. It offers innovative new ideas like working posture and the psychology of injury treatment. This book goes beyond the conventional idea that massage is just a pleasant luxury, and shows it as a vital component in an athlete's training. The therapy offers effective pain relief for muscular problems, with practical advice on how to achieve permanant solutions to improve performance in sport.

    Take a fascinating look at the personalities and passions of the runners as well as the history and evolution of the Boston Marathon in this centennial race edition.

    While documenting the extraordinary and rapid ascent of the school's basketball program from among the nation's worst to the Final Four, Going Bigtime also covers the entire sweep of UMass basketball history, which includes the college careers of Julius Erving and Rick Pitino.Dobrow doesn't ignore the price a bucolic state university pays for going bigtime: a grades scandal, a brilliant but erratic coach, the infamous "John Chaney incident" and a star player taking illegal payments from agents, in UMass's case.Primarily Dobrow emphasizes UMass's 1995-96 season, one of the most fascinating in the history of college basketball. Included are non-pareil profiles of protagonists like National Player of the year Marcus Camby -- "...more goldenrod than dandelion -- physically, intellectually and emotionally, he was a late bloomer" -- and Coach John Calipari --" the man from Moon reaching for the stars" -- as well as many unreported moments and anecdotes from that near-championship season.When John became UMass basketball coach in 1988, he inherited one of the country's worst programs. When he left in 1996, the Minutement were America's darlings.

    loves baseball, and hopes to pitch for his team. But he's smaller than his teammates and his pitches just don't have the power to get the batters out. When he learns about 1940s baseball star Rip Sewell and his mysterious pitch, he may have found a solution.

    When Coach Wilson and Officer Stowell encourage him to join the high school football team, Pete no longer believes that nobody does anything for nothing.

    After embarrassing himself on the famed Pine Valley links while playing with his boss, visions of unemployment dance in his head--until a mysterious gentleman whisks Tom off to Mount Augustus, the Country Club of the Gods, where Tom begins an unforgettable round on the beautiful, demanding course in the universe. Illustrations.

    Instead, we have the real heroes of the terraces: Schmeichel, Buchan, Bruce, McGrath, Morgan, Hill, Robson, Whiteside, Giggs, Hughes, Cantona and manager Alex Ferguson. This is the post-Busby squad of bad boys, wide boys and hard boys, all players who sweated red during their time at the club. Through anecdotes, interviews, eye-witness accounts and terrace chants, White builds an unmissable portrait of a team awash with everything fans look for in their heroes: loyalty, skill, passion and the ability to sink 20 pints a night. In short, a team of red dreams and blue nightmares.

    It is widely used as a course textbook in the UK and many other countries. This 5th edition is more comprehensive than ever, dealing with all aspect of the sport; from health and safety to understanding the weather, and from setting up your equipment, to mountain flying or using a paramotor. New chapters cover expeditions, speed flying and Acro flying. Almost every professional school and instructor recommends Touching Cloudbase. It not only gives a clear introduction to the sport, but provides all the information needed to pass your BHPA Elementary, Club, and Pilot level exams! This book contains details on everything from assessing conditions and launch techniques to buying kit and flying cross-country. It is packed with inspirational photographs and excellent illustrations. Touching Cloudbase is ideal for both the reader interested in finding out more about the sport and the pilot under training.

    - Over-100-page biographies for the reluctant reader interested in sports.- Perfect for book reports, each title gives an in-depth look at one of the most exciting sports figures playing today.

    Ross wrote this book in 1913 and it was never ublished until now. He was the visionary of Pinehurst, Seminole, Inverness, Oakland Hills and many more other famous sites. Ross comes to life in this book, welcoming the reader into his living room for a rare opportunity to gain insights from one of golf's masters.

    300 photographs highlight famed players and action from the Steelers numerous championship runs.

    Selected from more than 350 American and Canadian newspaper and magazines, the 1996 collection features a wide variety of sports and sports figures in 30 delightfully intriguing pieces.The 13th round / David Davis --The savior / Tom Junod --Polite, feminine, can bench press Dennis Conner / Karen Karbo --The ultimate prize / Rick Reilly --The high price of hard living / Tom Verducci --An utter disaster / Michael Goodman --The end of the world / Kenny Moore --Down and out / Joel Reese --Hard-core hoops / Tom Farrey --Living with a lie / Michael Bamberger --Called strike / Roger Angell --The game's the thing / Roger Angell --Back in play / David Remnick --Jimmy Thompson's fallen house of cards / Mark Coomes and Pat Forde --Small colleges, big game / Larry Dorman. A 90's kind of rivalry / Peter De Jonce --A shot that resounds in Hoosier hearts / William Gildea --A team's true colors / David Aldridge --Belittled big men / Pat Jordan --Trouble on the court / Frank Deford --Big / Jan Reid --Man of the century / Bill Fields --What might have been / Greg Couch --Cal on the verge / Mat Edelson --A native son's thoughts / Richard Ben Cramer --He told it like it was, like only he could / Tony Kornheiser

    Book by Vanwalleghem, Rik

    Marchaj's Sailing Theory and Practice, this is a reference for sailors. From wind tunnel tests which he has conducted, Marchaj describes how the factors of wind speed, sail area, sail shape, sail setting, the hull, angle of heel, wind gradient and steadiness of wind all affect sail power, and why certain rigs are superior in power and efficiency to others. This revised edition explains developments and thinking since the last edition was published.

    

    -- Covers the personal lives and careers of basketball's superstars-- Features colorful details about key games-- Filled with action-packed photographs and statistics-- A delight for all basketball lovers

    The Ball Clubs tells the story of America's national pastime--baseball--through lively accounts of all 123 teams that have comprised the six leagues officially recognized by the major leagues.

    Mini-biographies of important players and play-by-play descriptions of famous games bring the sport of football to life.-- Statistics and history give readers easy reference-- Eye-catching photos, historical and current-- Timeline, index, and glossary provide the basis for greater understanding

    

    Nicky is on his way to breaking the record for most runs batted in, but first he must overcome his superstitions, and someone who doesn't want to see the old record broken.

    The athletes come to life in a plentiful assortment of action, portrait, and full-color photos that take them from childhood to the playing fields and arenas of their greatest accomplishments. Includes timeline, career stats, glossary, and an index.

    It didn't. The 1966–67 season was the last hurrah for a competition that sustained Canada for more than forty long winters. The last time that hockey seemed securely, yes, perhaps even smugly ours; for four decades there were just two professional hockey teams in Canada. One of two hockey sweaters were handed out under the tree at Christmas. Somewhere along the way the dye from those scratchy wool sweaters must've seeped into our skins."It's the fall of 1966. Montreal is dressing up for Expo. In Toronto, hippie Yorkville is in full flower. Canadians have a new flag. A new anthem. The world is speeding crazily and Canada is changing fast. Except on Wednesday nights, fourteen times a season, when time stops as the Montreal Canadiens face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs and for three hours hockey fans across the country are holding their breath.The Last Hurrah captures all the sweet suffering of those epic Leaf–Canadien battles. Informed by exhaustive research and coloured by reminiscences of dozens of players, coaches, referees and sportswriters from the era, the book is a provocative, richly detailed chronicle of the last season of hockey's golden era. Here is again is Henri Richard sending Tim Horton and Allan Stanley scrambling on one of his twisting "where's he going now?" rushes; Fergy and Shack butting heads in the corner of the old Forum; and, at the heart of hockey's most famous rivalry, coaches Toe Blake and Punch Imlach plotting and scheming to push their teams to the Stanley Cup.As well as recreating all the excitement and drama of the 1966–67 hockey season, from the crazy days of Leaf training camp in Peterborough to the glorious final showdown between Montreal and Toronto in the Stanley Cup finals, The Last Hurrah provides fascinating sidelong glances at life in Canada during our centennial year, capturing not only a remarkable period in the evolution of hockey, but also telling a moment in a country's cultural history.

    It provides exciting play-by-play action of key games and insightful information on the people and events that enfluenced Young's life. Photos show Young doing what he does best.

    AFCA's Defensive Football Drills tries to level the playing field by providing the defense with practice activities that teach defenders the skills they need to excel. The book's 70 drills are divided into four sections:- Defensive Line drills - Linebacker drills - Defensive Back drills - Team Defense drillsDeveloped in cooperation with the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA)--the leading football coaching organization with more than 8,000 members--this book features drills and insights from many of the country's best college and high school defensive coaches.AFCA's Defensive Football Drills develops the fundamental skills every defender needs to compete in today's game--an aggressive style of play and an understanding of complex defensive strategies.All of the drills in the book are presented in a standardized two-page format and are accompanied by a list of key coaching points and an illustration, making them easy to understand and teach. Many of the drills can be performed by players without a coach's supervision.AFCA's Defensive Football Drills--it's the best defensive read a coach or player can make!

    A remarkable figure in Celtic history, she was married to an MP and land-owner, yet retained an unprecedented independence of both thought and deed, actively championing causes close to her heart.

    Includes dramatic, full-color photos, player profile, team stats, fun facts, trivia, and all the details readers want.

    From A to Z, more than 500 lively, accessible, and in-depth entries cover the complete history of the Dallas Cowboys -- including statistics, controversies, trivia, and quotes.

    Ch 1 - Taekwondo Competition, Ch 2 - Factors of Competition Ability, Ch 3 - Tactics, Ch 4 - Professional Kyorugi Training, Ch 5 - Training Program and Practical Application, Ch 6 - Physical Condition Training, Ch 7 - Physical Condition and Coordination Faculty, Ch 8 - Preparations for Competition, Ch 9 - Matters Related to Sports Medicine, Ch 10 - Competition Rules and Interpretation

    Berlin is in Germany. Many bad things were happening in Germany. Adolf Hitler was in power. Many people were angry. They didn't like Hitler. They didn't like the way he treated Jews. but Jesse wanted to go to the Games. He trained every day. He wanted to win.

    Examines the personal life and career of the San Francisco Giants baseball player who holds the record for most home runs in a season and is the first baseball player to win five MVP awards.

    History, the race course, the volunteers and staff, the racers and their equipment, the dogs and their care, the weather, winners and other statistics, and controversies are a

    Their grace and elegance on ice have captivated us in Olympic figure skating and in the world tours of amateur and professional skaters. We've witnessed their triumphs and defeats and marveled at their strength and daring. Now, go behind the scenes with an insider for a look at the world of these superstars, from training to traveling, and from performances to life off the ice.The Passion to Skate, originally published in hardcover in 1996, provides a rare opportunity to explore the dramatic and demanding world of figure skating -- second only to football among America's most-watched television sports. Sandra's candid, intimate essays, coauthored with award-winning writer David Hayes, join a stunning collection of images from top international figure-skating photographers to create a deluxe book unique in content and style.Drawing on her experience as a world-renowned choreographer and former champion skater, Sandra Bezic describes the competitive and artistic strategies behind international gold-medal-winning performances. She outlines each of the critical steps in this process, including developing the sound ... the look ... and the movement. Taking us backstage at Stars on Ice, she describes the special challenges of translating skating onto film and TV screens.

    Many lessons learned on the diamond also apply to the game of life. Players and coaches from baseball's Golden Age share a message of humor, hope and common sense. Enjoy the advice of: Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Casey Stengel, Branch Rickey, Hank Aaron, Roy Campanella, Pete Rose and many more.

    From the hockey dynasties to the young, hungry teams, this book has everything for the upcoming NHL season.

    

    Includes 270 action and off-the-field color photographs.

    This is a book