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Aaron Judge
The Incredible Story of the New York Yankees' Home Run-Hitting Phenom
(Sports Publishing)At 6-foot-7 and 285 pounds, Aaron Judge emerged as the biggest story in baseball in 2017 with his monstrous home runs and record-breaking ability. A three-sport athlete in high school and a Division I ballplayer at Fresno State, the Californian was drafted by the New York Yankees in the first round in... [READ MORE]
Amazing Tales from the Chicago Bears Sideline
A Collection of the Greatest Bears Stories Ever Told
(Sports Publishing)More than just a football team, the Chicago Bears are a vital part of Chicago culture. After close to a century of play, the Bears have won more regular season games than any other NFL franchise. With twenty-seven players in the Hall of Fame and fourteen retired jerseys, it’s no wonder the Bears are... [READ MORE]
Baseball Italian Style
Great Stories Told by Italian American Major Leaguers from Crosetti to Piazza
(Sports Publishing)Baseball Italian Style brings together the memories of major leaguers of Italian heritage whose collective careers span almost a century, from the 1930s up to today. In these first-person accounts, baseball fans will meet at an intimate level the players they cheered as heroes or jeered as adversaries,... [READ MORE]
Bearing the Cross
My Inspiring Journey from Poverty to the NFL and Sports Television
(Sports Publishing)Born into poverty in Hammond, Indiana, not much was expected from Irvin Acie Cross. But with much hard work and dedication, he put together one of the most incredible life stories imaginable.After being drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1961 out of Northwestern University, Cross went on to have a... [READ MORE]
Bears by the Numbers
A Complete Team History of the Chicago Bears by Uniform Number
(Sports Publishing)What do Al Campana, Frank Dempsey, Stan Wallace, Don Mullins, Gale Sayers, and Steve Trimble all have in common? They all wore number 40 for the Chicago Bears, even though more than four decades passed between the last time Campana last pulled on his jersey and the number was retired for Sayers in 1994... [READ MORE]
August 30, 2018 marks the 100th birthday of the former Boston Red Sox outfielder and baseball legend. In Being Ted Williams, esteemed sportscaster Dick Enberg and New York Times bestselling author Tom Clavin offer a series of personal anecdotes that loosely follow Ted's life from his childhood in San... [READ MORE]
The National Hockey League saw the birth of a new dynasty in 1980. The New York Islanders had been an expansion franchise in 1972 in the New York City suburbs of Long Island. For years they played in the long shadow of the big-city New York Rangers and were considered the league’s laughingstock during... [READ MORE]
In today’s NFL, every team has a “win now” mentality. There’s no time for rebuilding or down years. You need to compete each and every day, or else you’re out; and that goes for the players, coaches, and front office. You either win today or you’re gone tomorrow.Because of this trend, struggling teams... [READ MORE]
Written by hockey's most authoritative author, this is the definitive collection of Boston Bruins history. In his newly revised edition of Boston Bruins: Greatest Moments and Players, “hockey maven” Stan Fischler examines the storied history of the Boston Bruins from their first game in 1924 to their... [READ MORE]
Called for Traveling is a pro basketball journey that spans four continents, seven countries and twelve teams over eleven hilarious and adventurous years. After playing his college ball at Penn State, Tyler Smith had a path in mind of where he wanted his pro basketball career to lead. Bringing his own... [READ MORE]
The Cloudbuster Nine
The Untold Story of Ted Williams and the Baseball Team Who Helped Win World War II
(Sports Publishing)In 1943, while the New York Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals were winning pennants and meeting in that year?s World Series, one of the nation's strongest baseball teams practiced on a skinned-out college field in the heart of North Carolina. Ted Williams, Johnny Pesky, and Johnny Sain were among a cadre... [READ MORE]
One of the National Hockey League’s “Original Six,” few teams in professional hockey have enjoyed more success than the Detroit Red Wings. In this newly revised edition, Stan “the Hockey Maven” Fischler profiles over fifty of the greatest characters from this unforgettable franchise. Fans can read about... [READ MORE]
In 1957, the Dodgers left their home of Brooklyn, New York, where they had been since their inception in 1884, for the sunny hills of Los Angeles, California. Since arriving in LA, the team has won five World Series and nine NL Pennants, and become one of the top-grossing organizations in Major League... [READ MORE]
Super Bowl XLII was one of the most amazing moments in New York Giants history. From the final drive, to “the catch,” to beating the then undefeated New England Patriots and giving them an 18-1 record; it was an incredible day for all Giants players and fans…especially Eli Manning.That was only the beginning.With... [READ MORE]
On January 1, 1966, New York came to a standstill as the city’s transit workers went on strike. This was the first day on the job for Mayor John Lindsay—a handsome, young former congressman with presidential aspirations—and he would approach the issue with an unconventional outlook that would be his... [READ MORE]
Game of My Life New York Mets, now newly updated, takes a personal look inside the biggest moments of the Mets’ greatest and most beloved players, from journeymen to superstars. Their most unforgettable games paint a picture of Mets history, as the franchise morphed from a dismal (though lovable) expansion... [READ MORE]
In 1946, the Cleveland Rams, having just won the NFL championship, moved to sunny Los Angeles. The LA Rams experienced immediate success, making four NFL Championship Game appearances in six years—one of which they won. From LA, the team moved to St. Louis in 1995, only to return to Los Angeles again... [READ MORE]
Giants Among Men
How Robustelli, Huff, Gifford, and the Giants Made New York a Football Town and Changed the NFL
(Sports Publishing)From the mid-1950s to the early 1960s, when basketball’s Boston Celtics were piecing together a run for the ages, when Montreal’s Canadiens were in the midst of notching a record-setting five streaight Stanley Cups, and when the New York Yankees were the once-and-future kings of the diamond, one team... [READ MORE]
Greed and Glory
How Doc Gooden, Donald Trump, Lawrence Taylor, George Steinbrenner, and Ed Koch Ruled New York in the 1980s
(Sports Publishing)On October 28, 1986, just one day after winning one of the most thrilling World Series in history, the New York Mets were feted by more than two million fans with a parade through the city. In news accounts of event, there was a small aside, as this one in the New York Times: "Notable in his absence... [READ MORE]
High School Football in California
Amazing Stories on the Gridiron from San Diego to the Golden Gate and Everywhere In Between
(Sports Publishing)From the best players to the best coaches and some of the most legendary schools and teams in US history, California high school football has it all. High School Football in California takes an inside look at the state's greatness in the sport, from the best players when they were in high school to those... [READ MORE]
For longtime Red Sox fans eager to relive the glory days of their favorite players, The Hometown Team enables them to do just that, through the lens of longtime photographer Steve Babineau. From star and support players, to members of the grounds crew, Red Sox staff, alumni, and some opposing players,... [READ MORE]
I Was There!
Joe Buck, Bob Costas, Jim Nantz, and Others Relive the Most Exciting Sporting Events of Their Lives
(Sports Publishing)Take a trip through sports history through the eyes of those covering the biggest events of all time. In I Was There! seventy of the biggest names in sports broadcasting and journalism share their personal experiences at the top five sports moments they each saw in person. From cultural phenomena like... [READ MORE]
For those players who remain, the scars still run deep when it comes to the infamous “Ice Bowl,” played December 31, 1967, between the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys.There are players even today who suffer the ravages of frostbite and lung damage from a game many of the players never thought should... [READ MORE]
Indiana University Basketball Encyclopedia
(Sports Publishing)The tradition of college basketball excellence that reigns at Indiana University can only be matched by a handful of other elite programs, while the fierce devotion of IU basketball fans has been selling out arenas and inspiring generation after generation of Hoosier fans for over a century. This newly... [READ MORE]
You're straddling the pitcher’s mound in Shea Stadium. The game rests in your hands. Your heart is pounding. Big money is at stake. You feel thousands of eyes burning your jersey as they wait for a pitch. You gulp at the air trying to settle your nerves. It's go time. Insight Pitch is a sports story... [READ MORE]
Legends of the Dallas Cowboys
Tom Landry, Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, and Other Cowboys Stars
(Sports Publishing)Five Super Bowl titles, fourteen Hall of Famers, and a litany of legendary players, characters, and games later, the Dallas Cowboys franchise has cemented itself among the most successful in all of sports and, with a fan base that extends all over the world, among the most well known.Legends of the Dallas... [READ MORE]
Lou Boudreau: Covering All the Bases
(Sports Publishing)The autobiography of a baseball great. Lou Boudreau is considered one of the most extraordinary men in baseball history. He was a player-manager, an All Star, an MVP, a World Series–winner, and a Hall of Famer. But that only scratches the surface of “The Good Kid.” In Lou Boudreau: Covering All the Bases,... [READ MORE]
The annual NCAA Basketball Tournament, which has become known as “March Madness” has emerged as a major sports event, matched only by the Super Bowl and the Olympics. In Madness, Mark Mehler and Charles Paikert tell the stories behind the ten most compelling and memorable championship games in tournament... [READ MORE]
Miller Time
The Story of John Miller, a Small-Town Basketball Coach Who Inspired Dynasties
(Sports Publishing)Arizona. Kentucky. Indiana. It’s astounding to think that three elite college basketball programs can trace their success back to one small-town high school coach, Blackhawk High’s legendary John Miller. Coach John Miller was just following his heart’s passion and channeling his unbreakable spirit when... [READ MORE]
Miracle Moments in Michigan Wolverines Football History
The Turning Points, the Memorable Games, the Incredible Records
(Sports Publishing)With the most victories and highest winning percentage in college football history, the University of Michigan Wolverines have a long and storied history. They have won forty-two Big Ten championships, eleven national titles, and twenty-one bowl games. These accomplishments and more are celebrated in... [READ MORE]
Miracle Moments in New York Mets History
The Turning Points, the Memorable Games, the Incredible Records
(Sports Publishing)In 1969, the New York Mets took on a nickname that was certainly fitting for that season—the "Miracle Mets." Nevertheless, even beyond 1969, there have been numerous moments in the history of the Mets that have proven miraculous, from the pitcher's mound to the batter's box and from the regular season... [READ MORE]
For the past several years veteran hockey mom Christie Casciano?s monthly ?Hockey Mom? columns have been required reading for the half million readers of USA Hockey Magazine. Drawing on her twenty years in the youth hockey trenches, she brings a wit and wisdom that comes with spending countless hours... [READ MORE]
New York Rangers by the Numbers
A Complete Team History of the Broadway Blueshirts by Uniform Number
(Sports Publishing)What do Alexi Kovalev, Ted Irvine, and Mike Rogers all have in common? They all wore number 27 for the New York Rangers. Current team captain Ryan McDonagh joined their ranks when he became a Ranger in 2010. Since the Rangers first adopted uniform numbers in 1926, the team has handed out only 83 numbers... [READ MORE]
The New York Yankees Home Run Almanac
The Bronx Bombers’ Most Historic, Unusual, and Titanic Dingers
(Sports Publishing)The New York Yankees don't call themselves the "Bronx Bombers" for nothing. And though Babe Ruth did not invent the home run, he did indeed popularize it, and made it seem less vulgar. New York Yankees Home Run Almanac presents a month-by-month tally of historic, important, unusual, or titanic home runs,... [READ MORE]
An October to Remember 1968
The Tigers-Cardinals World Series as Told by the Men Who Played in It
(Sports Publishing)An October to Remember 1968: The Tigers-Cardinals World Series as Told by the Men Who Played in It recalls one of baseball's most celebrated championship series from the voices of the players who still remain--a collected narrative from a bygone era of major-league baseball as they reflect fifty years... [READ MORE]
Once Upon a Team
The Epic Rise and Historic Fall of Baseball's Wilmington Quicksteps
(Sports Publishing)In 1884, professional baseball was still in its infancy. The National League was less than a decade old, the National Association (which had been around since 1871) was now defunct, the American Association (which began two years earlier) were nipping at the NL’s heels, and a new league—the Union Association—was... [READ MORE]
There are few people who have been in the wrestling business longer than Jim Ross. And those who have made it as long as he has (half a century to be exact) probably made enemies or burned bridges. But that’s just not JR.Slobberknocker is the story of how an Oklahoman farm kid, with a vivid imagination... [READ MORE]
So You Think You're a Chicago Blackhawks Fan?
Stars, Stats, Records, and Memories for True Diehards
(Sports Publishing)So You Think You’re a Chicago Blackhawks Fan? tests and expands your knowledge of Blackhawks hockey. Rather than merely posing questions and providing answers, you’ll get details behind each—stories that bring to life players and coaches, games and seasons.This book is divided into multiple parts, with... [READ MORE]
So You Think You’re a Cleveland Browns Fan?
Stars, Stats, Records, and Memories for True Diehards
(Sports Publishing)So You Think You’re a Cleveland Browns Fan? tests and expands your knowledge of the history of one of the NFL’s oldest franchises. Rather than merely posing questions and providing answers, you’ll get details behind each—stories that bring to life players and coaches, games and seasons.This book is divided... [READ MORE]
So You Think You're a Cleveland Indians Fan?
Stars, Stats, Records, and Memories for True Diehards
(Sports Publishing)So You Think You're a Cleveland Indians Fan? tests and expands your knowledge of Indians baseball. Rather than merely posing questions and providing answers, this book will give you the details behind each--stories that bring to life players and managers, games and seasons. This book is divided into... [READ MORE]
So You Think You're a New York Rangers Fan?
Stars, Stats, Records, and Memories for True Diehards
(Sports Publishing)So You Think You’re a New York Rangers Fan? tests and expands your knowledge of Rangers hockey. Rather than merely posing questions and providing answers, you’ll get details behind each—stories that bring to life players and coaches, games and seasons.This book is divided into multiple parts, with progressively... [READ MORE]
So You Think You're a Philadelphia Eagles Fan?
Stars, Stats, Records, and Memories for True Diehards
(Sports Publishing)So You Think You’re a Philadelphia Eagles Fan? tests and expands your knowledge of The Birds. Rather than merely posing questions and providing answers, you’ll get details behind each—stories that bring to life players and coaches, games and seasons.This book is divided into four parts, with progressively... [READ MORE]
Tales from the Baltimore Ravens Sideline
A Collection of the Greatest Ravens Stories Ever Told
(Sports Publishing)Tales from the Baltimore Ravens Sideline examines the history of the Baltimore football franchise since their move from Cleveland to Baltimore in 1996. The book chronicles how the team built itself into the champions of Super Bowl XXXV with what many believe to have been the National Football League's... [READ MORE]
Tales from the Boston Bruins Locker Room
A Collection of the Greatest Bruins Stories Ever Told
(Sports Publishing)In this fascinating collection of Bruins tales, Kerry Keene brings readers behind the scenes and captures the stories that have defined the franchise throughout its storied history. From the team’s inception in 1924 to their 2011 championship run and beyond, Tales from the Boston Bruins Locker Room has... [READ MORE]
Tales from the Chargers Sideline
A Collection of the Greatest Chargers Stories Ever Told
(Sports Publishing)During his twenty-seven-year tenure with the Chargers, beloved equipment manager Sid Brooks kept more than 5,000 football players from appearing naked before their cheering fans. The first African American to hold the job of equipment manager in the NFL, Brooks was tasked with seeing that each player... [READ MORE]
Tales from the Chicago White Sox Dugout
A Collection of the Greatest White Sox Stories Ever Told
(Sports Publishing)The 1983 American League West champion Chicago White Sox will forever be remembered by their trademark slogan "Winning Ugly." One of the stars of that colorful bunch that rocked old Comiskey Park was an unlikely hero, a twenty-five-year-old rookie from Northwest Indiana. Ron Kittle led the 1983 White... [READ MORE]
Tales from the Denver Broncos Sideline
A Collection of the Greatest Broncos Stories Ever Told
(Sports Publishing)This updated edition in the best-selling “Tales from the Sidelines” series captures the memorable moments, colorful characters, outstanding players, and championship seasons that are part of the Broncos’ storied history. Beginning with the franchise’s origins as a charter member of the American Football... [READ MORE]
Tales from the Detroit Tigers Dugout
A Collection of the Greatest Tigers Stories Ever Told
(Sports Publishing)The Detroit Tigers Old English "D" is one of the most recognized symbols in sports. A team rich with legends and history, the Tigers have endured in the hearts of fans and continue to up the ante of competition against rivals like the Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox. The Tigers have been a constant... [READ MORE]
Tales from the Golden State Warriors Locker Room
A Collection of the Greatest Warriors Stories Ever Told
(Sports Publishing)In 2015-16, the Golden State Warriors accomplished something that no team in NBA history had ever done before—they won a record 73 games in the regular season en route to a trip to the Finals, where they lost in seven games to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The previous season had also been historic, as the... [READ MORE]
Tales from the Indiana High School Basketball Locker Room
A Collection of the State's Greatest Basketball Stories Ever Told
(Sports Publishing)It’s often said that while Dr. James Naismith invented basketball in Massachusetts, the sport was raised and ultimately came of age in the high schools of Indiana, the state where politics, religion, and sweet corn fall in line behind the game played with the round orange ball. Tales from the Indiana... [READ MORE]
Tales from the Indianapolis Colts Sideline
A Collection of the Greatest Colts Stories Ever Told
(Sports Publishing)With roots that go back to 1953, the Indianapolis Colts are one of the most storied franchises in the NFL. But the modern legacy of achievement began in 1984 when the Colts arrived in Indianapolis after a midnight escape from Baltimore. More than thirty years later, the Colts have forged an identity... [READ MORE]
Tales from the Kansas Jayhawks Locker Room
A Collection of the Greatest Jayhawks Basketball Stories Ever Told
(Sports Publishing)One of the most storied collegiate basketball programs in the nation, the Kansas Jayhawks have produced some of the greatest players to ever hit the hardwood. In this updated edition of Tales from the Kansas Jayhawks Locker Room, diehard Jayhawks fans will thrill over the treasure trove of stories and... [READ MORE]
Tales from the Miami Hurricanes Sideline
A Collection of the Greatest Hurricanes Stories Ever Told
(Sports Publishing)University of Miami football is more than national championships, thirty-game winning streaks, and being a pipeline to the NFL. It’s the Gator Flop, defeating Tulane on a fifth down, and playing three games in eight days. It’s converting third and 44 against Notre Dame, Michael Irvin talking smack with... [READ MORE]
Tales from the Minnesota Vikings Sideline
A Collection of the Greatest Vikings Stories Ever Told
(Sports Publishing)Take a journey from the infant stages of football in Minnesota up through the Vikings’ four Super Bowl appearances in Bill Williamson and Eric Thompson’s Tales from the Minnesota Vikings Sideline. For more than fifty years the Vikings have established themselves as one of the premier teams in the NFL.... [READ MORE]
Tales from the New England Patriots Sideline
A Collection of the Greatest Patriots Stories Ever Told
(Sports Publishing)This revealing look at the New England Patriots captures the stories of passion, power, and struggles of one of the most remarkable franchises in sports. True Pats fans know that while today the team’s owner, coach, players, and stadium all rank among the best in the country, the early years weren’t... [READ MORE]
Tales from the New York Giants Sideline
A Collection of the Greatest Giants Stories Ever Told
(Sports Publishing)Few sports franchises can match the long, stories history, rich tradition, and legion of passionate, loyal fans of the New York Giants. In this newly-updated edition of Tales from the New York Giants Sideline, memories, anecdotes, names, faces, games, cheers, and tears come rushing back, along with new... [READ MORE]
Tales from the North Carolina Tar Heels Locker Room
A Collection of the Greatest UNC Basketball Stories Ever Told
(Sports Publishing)Ken Rappoport’s Tales from the North Carolina Tar Heels Locker Room is a compilation of the best notes, quotes, and anecdotes from North Carolina lore. Meet a coach nicknamed “Bloody Neck,” a player called “The Blind Bomber,” and a team known as the “White Phantoms.” And, of course, there is the extraordinary... [READ MORE]
Tales from the Oakland Raiders Sideline
A Collection of the Greatest Raiders Stories Ever Told
(Sports Publishing)It’s almost impossible to talk about Oakland football without bringing up the name of the consummate Raider, Tom Flores. Legendary for both his skills on the field and his coaching guidance from the sideline, Flores has been an integral part of the Raiders organization since its inception in 1960. Now... [READ MORE]
Tales from the Oklahoma Sooners Sideline
A Collection of the Greatest Sooners Stories Ever Told
(Sports Publishing)No single element or ingredient has the power to absolutely define the lasting enchantment of Oklahoma football. Decades of great successes and occasional heartbreak have spawned generations of faithful disciples, who treat fall Saturdays like sacred holidays dedicated to their heroes donning the crimson... [READ MORE]
Tales from the Philadelphia Eagles Sideline
A Collection of the Greatest Eagles Stories Ever Told
(Sports Publishing)Even in their worst of seasons, the Philadelphia Eagles maintained their tradition of toughness, thanks to great players—legends like Chuck Bednarik and Steve Van Buren to more recent heroes such as Reggie White and Donovan McNabb. In this newly updated edition of Tales from the Philadelphia Eagles Sideline,... [READ MORE]
Tales from the San Francisco 49ers Sideline
A Collection of the Greatest 49ers Stories Ever Told
(Sports Publishing)The San Francisco 49ers shaped the NFL throughout the 1980s with their unique blend of precision, panache, and preparation. Three decades later, NFL teams are still copying the system and the methods that made the 49ers unlike any other organization in professional sports. Now fans of this dynamic franchise... [READ MORE]
Tales from the Seattle Seahawks Sideline
A Collection of the Greatest Seahawks Stories Ever Told
(Sports Publishing)From the hilarious to the surreal, from inside the huddle to inside the broadcast booth, twenty-eight-year Seattle Seahawks veteran Steve Raible takes fans to places they never knew existed. In this newly revised edition of Tales from the Seattle Seahawks Sideline, fans are offered an inside look at... [READ MORE]
Tales from the Toronto Maple Leafs Locker Room
A Collection of the Greatest Maple Leafs Stories Ever Told
(Sports Publishing)The glory years for the Toronto Maple Leafs—four Stanley Cups in the 1960s—may be distant memories, but what the team lacks in recent accomplishments is made up for by their history, which is rich in drama, pathos, and, most of all, humor. Figures connected to the Maple Leafs from the 1950s to the present... [READ MORE]
Who were the greatest athletes of the 20th century? In The Sports 100, we have drawn on the expertise, experience, and insight of the sportswriters and photographers who have reported on these athletes for the world’s largest and most prestigious international news agency, the Associated Press to select... [READ MORE]
With 363 victories, Warren Spahn is the winningest left-handed pitcher in baseball history. During his 21-year career, Spahn won 20+ games thirteen times, was a 17-time All Star, a Cy Young–award winner, and was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1973. In addition, Spahn was also a war... [READ MORE]
We Did Everything But Win
Former New York Rangers Remember the Emile Francis Era (1964-1976)
(Sports Publishing)We Did Everything But Win: An Oral History of the Emile Francis Era New York Rangers (1964–1976) is an entertaining account of one of the most exciting and unforgettable periods in the history of the Broadway Blueshirts as told by Francis as well as several of his players.George Grimm chronicles each... [READ MORE]
