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The improbable story of Luis Tiant-a living link to the earliest days of Fidel Castro's regime, a Boston Red Sox legend, and the most qualified 20th Century pitcher not yet enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame

An infectious and inspirational tale of one man's love of business and of the outdoors, and how he combined the two to build the Orvis empire.

A biography of Oscar Battling Matthew Nelson, without question the toughest and most durable professional boxer ever to enter a ring. In the years since his death in 1954, there has been little disagreement over the significance of his life: a bona fide ring champion, whose endurance was second to none, and whose trilogy with Joe Gans was one of the greatest in sports history.

Soul of a Swimmer is the true story of Nicholas Dworet, a champion swimmer from Florida. Through interviews with his family, friends, coaches, and teammates, the book fondly describes the lifelong process of nurturing a child who has extraordinary talent and ebullient dreams as he develops into an elite athlete. As Nick matures, a young man with a remarkably humble and genuine character emerges amid his athletic successes. When he was a senior in high school, Nick found his Olympic dreams within reach. But tragically, his life was cut short in the Parkland, Florida, school shooting. Nick's story will resonate with the reader forever.

The Champs Are Here!Not many NFL Teams can boast the highs and lows of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. From the early days of winless seasons and ridicule to the vindication and glory of their current victory, Tampa Bay''s fan base has been through everything. The Bucs have no shortage of great stories throughout the years. All of those legendary players, facts, and moments are detailed, along with a whole lot more, in the new ultimate Tampa Bay Buccaneers trivia book.Throughout this thrilling read, you''ll find hilarious anecdotes, behind-the-scenes tales, mesmerizing statistics, and a whole lot more, including:Which Bucs player has his jersey in the Major League Baseball Hall of FameHow Tampa Bay traded away a player too early, before that player went on to become a legendWhich Buccaneer still hasn''t spent a penny from his NFL contracts, a decade into his careerThe top secret nickname given to Tampa''s pursuit of free agent Tom Brady in 2020Which Bucs player became a mixed martial artist and earned knockout and submission wins on a reality TV showIt''s all here in an entertaining book that any proud Tampa Bay fan must own. From Vinny Testaverde to Tom Brady, and everything in between, this book is full of interesting details that will make you the envy of your friends every Sunday and prove once and for all who the biggest fan of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers really is.Test your knowledge with hundreds of clever factoids, multiple-choice options, and true-false questions that will set the record straight in any football argument. Never be caught without the answer you need in a sports debate again.This book has all the incredible records, opinionated quotations, and memorable stories that will truly make readers the ultimate Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans.

Calling All Jags Fans!The Jacksonville Jaguars have an exciting history for a club that just joined the NFL in 1995.  From the early days of taking the league by storm to the incredible young roster that the team has built today, Jacksonville''s fan base has seen a lot of crazy moments.  The Jaguars have no shortage of great stories throughout the years, and now all of those memorable players, facts, and moments are detailed, along with a whole lot more, in the new Ultimate Jacksonville Jaguars Trivia Book.Throughout this page turning read, you''ll find hilarious anecdotes, behind the scenes info, fascinating statistics, and a whole lot more, including:Which Jaguar is the tallest player in the NFL at his positionWho finished his career in Jacksonville and earned licenses to fly a plane AND practice lawHow the Jaguars created the world''s largest scoreboardsWhat''s in the famous sushi rolls named after Jaguars wideout Jimmy SmithWhich Jaguar''s career ended after becoming the first player to wear number 13 for the franchiseAnd much more. It''s all here in an entertaining book that any loyal Jacksonville fan must own.  From Mark Brunell to Trevor Lawrence, and everything in between, this book is full of interesting details that will make you the envy of your friends every Sunday and prove once and for all who the biggest fan of the Jacksonville Jaguars really is.Test your knowledge with hundreds of clever factoids, multiple choice options, and true or false questions that will set the record straight in any football argument.  Never be caught without the answer you need in a sports debate again.This book has all the incredible records, opinionated quotations, and memorable stories that will truly make readers the Ultimate Jacksonville Jaguars fans.

Sons of Cambria is the first volume of a landmark three-part collection that will feature every footballer capped for Wales' senior men's team since 1876 and is the essential reference guide for all followers of Welsh international football.

This book tells the remarkable story of a small-town athlete from the farming plains of Minnesota who became one of the greatest players in NFL history.

Discover what it Takes to Live the Life of an MMA FighterAre you a fan of MMA? Do you have a favorite fighter? Have you always wondered what is this life like? Mark Tullius, a former cage fighter and boxer, will answer all of your questions. Find out what does it take to become an MMA fighter and how difficult the life of these athletes is.There are so many people who are uneducated about this sport. They believe that fighters are savages who like punching others. But every MMA athlete has his own background story and the reason why they decided to walk down this road.This is not one of those fiction books that tell a story of a poor young man who decides to fight so he could escape poverty. This is a book based on the true experiences of MMA fighters. Mark travels all over the country, looking for fighters he could interview and train with.After visiting 100 gyms and interviewing 340 fighters, Mark was able to show the world what it really means to be an MMA fighter.Here's what you'll discover inside this book: - A Collection of True Stories: Read about the greatest achievements and biggest pitfalls of not just one, but 340 MMA fighters.- The Beauty of MMA: There are not so many people in the world who have an appetite for getting punched in the face. Discover what makes MMA practitioners take up fighting for a living.- The Raw Truth: Find out everything that happens in a life of MMA fighter - from sticking to a strict diet to cultivating mental strength needed to lead a fighter's life.It's time for the world to look past the stigma of violence and finally realize the real foundation of the fighting culture - discipline, resilience, and strength.Scroll up, click on "Buy Now with 1-Click", and Get Your Copy Now!

Dan Joseph examines old tales about Reiser and digs deeper into Pete's life and career to learn what made this extraordinary player risk his health, and his skull, for the sake of victory.