Author: Blaine Wiseman
Publisher: Weigl Publishers
ISBN: 148964802X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
American football is also known as “gridiron football,” after the grid design on the field. Today, football is a highly paid professional sport. From Joe Montana to Peyton Manning, discover the game’s greatest players and their achievements in Football Legends, a Hall of Fame book.
Football Legends 2022
Author: David Ballheimer
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781783126910
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781783126910
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
The Little Book of Football Legends
Author: Graham Betts
Publisher: G2. Records
ISBN: 9781909217126
Category : Soccer
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Written by football fan and statistician Graham Betts, "The Little Book of Football Legends" is part of the fantastic "Legends of Sport" series featuring Football, Golf, Rugby, Cricket and Grand Prix. It is packed with 4 page profiles of 30 of the world's most admired and revered footballers. "The Little Book of Football Legends" includes key statistics about each legend, illustrated with some of the best known photographs of them together with a fascinating profile of their career. Featuring such greats as Pele, Maradona, Dalglish, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho, this is a great look at the legends of world football.
Publisher: G2. Records
ISBN: 9781909217126
Category : Soccer
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Written by football fan and statistician Graham Betts, "The Little Book of Football Legends" is part of the fantastic "Legends of Sport" series featuring Football, Golf, Rugby, Cricket and Grand Prix. It is packed with 4 page profiles of 30 of the world's most admired and revered footballers. "The Little Book of Football Legends" includes key statistics about each legend, illustrated with some of the best known photographs of them together with a fascinating profile of their career. Featuring such greats as Pele, Maradona, Dalglish, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho, this is a great look at the legends of world football.
Football Legends: Harry Kane
Author: Emily Hibbs
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 0702301205
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Be inspired by Football Legend, Harry Kane! Discover the inspirational story of this top player's journey from his early life in London following in the footsteps of David Beckham at school to his successes with Tottenham's youth team and dream role as England captain Packed with footie facts and match stats plus Harry's career highlights. Football Legends: Young readers will love finding out all about the lives of their favourite players in this great new biography series.
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 0702301205
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Be inspired by Football Legend, Harry Kane! Discover the inspirational story of this top player's journey from his early life in London following in the footsteps of David Beckham at school to his successes with Tottenham's youth team and dream role as England captain Packed with footie facts and match stats plus Harry's career highlights. Football Legends: Young readers will love finding out all about the lives of their favourite players in this great new biography series.
Jerry Rice
Author: Corinne J. Naden
Publisher: Chelsea House Publications
ISBN: 9780791024560
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
The most dominating pass-catcher ever to play in the NFL, Jerry Rice holds the all-time record for receving the most touchdowns in both a season and a career. Rice helped the San Francisco 49ers win three Super Bowls.
Publisher: Chelsea House Publications
ISBN: 9780791024560
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
The most dominating pass-catcher ever to play in the NFL, Jerry Rice holds the all-time record for receving the most touchdowns in both a season and a career. Rice helped the San Francisco 49ers win three Super Bowls.
Legends: The Best Players, Games, and Teams in Basketball
Author: Howard Bryant
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698175158
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
From Magic Johnson to Michael Jordan to LeBron James to Steph Curry, ESPN's Howard Bryant presents the best from the hardwood--a collection of NBA champions and superstars for young sports fans! Fast-paced, adrenaline-filled, and brimming with out-of-this-world athleticism, basketball has won the hearts of fans all across America—yet it is particularly popular among kids and teens. Giants of the game like Steph Curry, LeBron, and Michael Jordan have transcended the sport to become cultural icons and role models to young fans. From the cornfields of Indiana and the hills of North Carolina, to the urban sprawl of New York City, Chicago and L.A., love of the game stretches from coast to coast. Featuring Top Ten Lists to chew on and debate, and a Top 40-style Timeline of Key Moments in Basektball History, this comprehensive collection includes the greatest dynasties, from the Bill Russell-era Celtics, to the Magic Jonson-led Lakers, to the Jordan-led Bulls, right up to the Tim Duncan-led Spurs. All the greats take flight toward the hoop in this perfect book for young fans who dream about stepping on an NBA court. "A trove of awesome athletic feats, game-changing stars of the past and present, and rich fodder for heated arguments."--Booklist "Hoops fans will find a goldmine of information guaranteed to deepen their basketball knowledge and their understanding of the game."--VOYA "An easy hook for serious sports fans."--School Library Journal
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698175158
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
From Magic Johnson to Michael Jordan to LeBron James to Steph Curry, ESPN's Howard Bryant presents the best from the hardwood--a collection of NBA champions and superstars for young sports fans! Fast-paced, adrenaline-filled, and brimming with out-of-this-world athleticism, basketball has won the hearts of fans all across America—yet it is particularly popular among kids and teens. Giants of the game like Steph Curry, LeBron, and Michael Jordan have transcended the sport to become cultural icons and role models to young fans. From the cornfields of Indiana and the hills of North Carolina, to the urban sprawl of New York City, Chicago and L.A., love of the game stretches from coast to coast. Featuring Top Ten Lists to chew on and debate, and a Top 40-style Timeline of Key Moments in Basektball History, this comprehensive collection includes the greatest dynasties, from the Bill Russell-era Celtics, to the Magic Jonson-led Lakers, to the Jordan-led Bulls, right up to the Tim Duncan-led Spurs. All the greats take flight toward the hoop in this perfect book for young fans who dream about stepping on an NBA court. "A trove of awesome athletic feats, game-changing stars of the past and present, and rich fodder for heated arguments."--Booklist "Hoops fans will find a goldmine of information guaranteed to deepen their basketball knowledge and their understanding of the game."--VOYA "An easy hook for serious sports fans."--School Library Journal
Football Legends in the Making
Author: Matt Doeden
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1476540640
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Joe Montana, Dick Butkus, Walter Payton, Dan Marino. These football legends rule the record books. But who will fans still be talking about years from now? Find out which of your favorite football players are legends in the making. Produced in partnership with Sports Illustrated KIDS.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1476540640
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Joe Montana, Dick Butkus, Walter Payton, Dan Marino. These football legends rule the record books. But who will fans still be talking about years from now? Find out which of your favorite football players are legends in the making. Produced in partnership with Sports Illustrated KIDS.
Aggie Football Legends
Author: Anthony Andro
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781892588418
Category : Football
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Everything a diehard Texas Aggie fan would want to know about its colorful team since 1894, the highs, the lows and the highly improbables. Written by Fox Sports Southwest reporter Anthony Andro, himself an Aggie.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781892588418
Category : Football
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Everything a diehard Texas Aggie fan would want to know about its colorful team since 1894, the highs, the lows and the highly improbables. Written by Fox Sports Southwest reporter Anthony Andro, himself an Aggie.
Football Legends #6: Kylian Mbappe
Author: Ed Hawkins
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 070230445X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Be inspired by Football Legend, Kylian Mbappe! Football Legends: Young readers will love finding out all about the lives of their favourite players in this incredible biography series. Discover more about this incredible player's journey from his early career at AS Bondy, coached by his father, to his success at Paris Saint-Germain FC and fulfilling his dream of playing for France. Packed with footie facts and match stats plus Kylian's career highlights. Amazing cover artwork ilustrated by Manchester-based artist, Stanley Chow, whose iconic work has found worldwide acclaim.
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 070230445X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Be inspired by Football Legend, Kylian Mbappe! Football Legends: Young readers will love finding out all about the lives of their favourite players in this incredible biography series. Discover more about this incredible player's journey from his early career at AS Bondy, coached by his father, to his success at Paris Saint-Germain FC and fulfilling his dream of playing for France. Packed with footie facts and match stats plus Kylian's career highlights. Amazing cover artwork ilustrated by Manchester-based artist, Stanley Chow, whose iconic work has found worldwide acclaim.
Raheem Sterling (Football Legends #1)
Author: Musa Okwonga
Publisher: Football Legends
ISBN: 9781407198422
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Be inspired by Football Legend, Raheem Sterling! Discover the inspirational story of this young player's journey from his early life in Jamaica to life as a young immigrant in north-west London, where his incredible football talent put him on the road to superstardom. Packed with footie factsand match statsplus Raheem's career highlights. Football Legends: Young readers will love finding out all about the lives of their favourite players in this great new biography series.
Publisher: Football Legends
ISBN: 9781407198422
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Be inspired by Football Legend, Raheem Sterling! Discover the inspirational story of this young player's journey from his early life in Jamaica to life as a young immigrant in north-west London, where his incredible football talent put him on the road to superstardom. Packed with footie factsand match statsplus Raheem's career highlights. Football Legends: Young readers will love finding out all about the lives of their favourite players in this great new biography series.
Legends
Author: Gene Asher
Publisher: Mercer University Press
ISBN: 9780865549777
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
What you do not know about Georgia's greatest athletes and some of its leading citizens you will learn in Gene Asher's Legends. Anthony Joseph (Zippy) Morocco won a football scholarship to the University of Georgia but he won All-American honors in basketball. Phil. (Knucksie) Niekro failed to get a contract when he tried out for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Milwaukee Braves did sign him but kept him on the bench or in the minors for six years. So what happened to Niekro, the knuckle ball pitcher? As an Atlanta Brave, he was selected to the major league All Star game five times won five Golden Glove awards and earned membership in baseball's hallowed Hall of Fame. Bill and Jeanne Daprano of Fayetteville have won more than 100 pieces of Gold in Masters Track Championships, more than any other husband-wife team in the history of U.S. Track and Field. The late Bill Paschal of Atlanta, a Georgia Tech dropout, played one season on the B team before joining the New York Giants and twice leading the National Football League in ground gaining. At age 89, Juvenile Court Judge Aaron Cohn of Columbus is the longest serving juvenile court judge is America and a champion tennis player. These and untold stories of Georgia Bulldog immortal Charley Trippi, 86-year-old Furman Bisher, who continues to be one of the most prolific sports columnists in America, and Lee Burge, the man who went from the mailroom to the boardroom of Equifax are among many other sports and civic greats included in Gene Asher's Legends.
Publisher: Mercer University Press
ISBN: 9780865549777
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
What you do not know about Georgia's greatest athletes and some of its leading citizens you will learn in Gene Asher's Legends. Anthony Joseph (Zippy) Morocco won a football scholarship to the University of Georgia but he won All-American honors in basketball. Phil. (Knucksie) Niekro failed to get a contract when he tried out for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Milwaukee Braves did sign him but kept him on the bench or in the minors for six years. So what happened to Niekro, the knuckle ball pitcher? As an Atlanta Brave, he was selected to the major league All Star game five times won five Golden Glove awards and earned membership in baseball's hallowed Hall of Fame. Bill and Jeanne Daprano of Fayetteville have won more than 100 pieces of Gold in Masters Track Championships, more than any other husband-wife team in the history of U.S. Track and Field. The late Bill Paschal of Atlanta, a Georgia Tech dropout, played one season on the B team before joining the New York Giants and twice leading the National Football League in ground gaining. At age 89, Juvenile Court Judge Aaron Cohn of Columbus is the longest serving juvenile court judge is America and a champion tennis player. These and untold stories of Georgia Bulldog immortal Charley Trippi, 86-year-old Furman Bisher, who continues to be one of the most prolific sports columnists in America, and Lee Burge, the man who went from the mailroom to the boardroom of Equifax are among many other sports and civic greats included in Gene Asher's Legends.