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"Johnny had incredible heart, was such a sweet man, but was also tormented. He had two sides to him. The sweetest, nicest guy, but then the other side which could probably kill you. He was tortured with his addictions, but Johnny was always pure emotion in that ring."-Sammy 'The Red Rocker' Hagar, Musician

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Negro Leagues, this book honors the life of Effa Manley, the trailblazing female co-owner of baseball's Newark Eagles. This edition includes new details regarding the Negro Leagues, Manley's induction into the Hall of Fame, and previously-unknown information about Manley's childhood and family.

Try and Conversion is the inspiring story of Glyn Wood, born in Sheffield in 1960 into a working class family, and who lived on a council estate until the age of five. With limited prospects having left school without any formal qualifications, he was encouraged to join the Fleet Air Arm in the Royal Navy and, as a naive young boy he left Sheffield, aged sixteen, to see what the world had to offer.His story will tell you how a keen Sheffield United football fan finished up playing rugby union for most of his early teenage years and for part of his adult life, going on to play for Northampton Saints and Bedford Blues. Other accolades include playing at Twickenham on eight occasions, representing the Combined Services against Canada and Australia and performing in the Field Gun Crew at the Royal Tournament. He talks about the highs and lows of starting up and running his own business, being overlooked for the Great Britain Bobsleigh team as a brakeman in the Sarajevo Winter Olympic games, and how recurring injuries cut short his rugby career.However, Glyn openly admits that one of his biggest challenges was to swallow his pride and put aside his ego; his greatest accomplishments have been discovering real peace and a spiritual awakening after his conversion to the Christian faith at the age of thirty-seven.Glyn is now retired and serves at his local Anglican church in Kettering, Northamptonshire. He undertakes speaking engagements, talking about how his conversion affected his life, and he hopes that this book will encourage people from all backgrounds to seriously explore the Christian faith.How wonderful to know that when we draw close to God, nothing else matters, only to discover that everything matters to our God.

Reveals the hard edge of this skating star.

Canadian-born George "Moon" Gibson (1880-1967) grew up playing baseball on the sandlots around London, Ontario, before going on to star with the Pittsburgh Pirates of the National League. This first biography of Gibson covers the career of one of Canada's greatest ball players and the last Canadian to manage full-time in the Major Leagues.

"Lakers Glory" captures the enormity of Minneapolis-Los Angeles Lakers basketball: the great players, teams, magical moments, riveting rivalries, an all-time Lakers team (imagine picking a center for that group!), rosters of all fifteen championship squads, and more, as told by Lakers players, managers, coaches, opponents, fans, and the media.

When Unitas unexpectedly died in September 2002, the sports world mourned the passing of a genuine sports hero. In ""Johnny Unitas: Mr. Quarterback,"" dozens of his friends, neighbors, acquaintances, relatives, fans, and teammates present compelling firsthand memories, insights, and testimonials.

Boomer Sooner!Bud Wilkinson was one of America's greatest football coaches. His incredible achievements at the helm of the Oklahoma Sooners set a new benchmark for all college football coaches. During his seventeen years as the Sooners' head coach, Wilkinson amassed a stellar 145-29-4 record that included winning streaks of 31 and 47 games, three national titles, four undefeated seasons, and thirteen consecutive conference championships. His career .826 winning percentage surpassed that of other coaching legends of the era, including Woody Hayes and Paul ?Bear? Bryant.But it wasn't just the victories and titles that distinguished Wilkinson. The handsome and debonair former star quarterback was well-liked by colleagues, players, and football fans throughout the nation. In addition to his career as a college coach, he worked as a network-television commentator in the sixties and seventies, served as head of the President's Council on Youth Fitness, made a foray into politics, and briefly returned to coaching in the late seventies with the Saint Louis Cardinals of the National Football League.I Remember Bud Wilkinson offers hundreds of anecdotes and memories of Wilkinson by dozens of people who knew him well, including former players, fellow coaches, television personalities, friends, and many others. These recollections go into the locker room, between the white lines, and behind the scenes to explore and explain what made the multitalented Wilkinson a legend in his own time and beyond.

Hay dos historias en la vida: el pasado y la que se está creando todos los días. Muchas historias son a menudo historias vencidas de las que deberíamos estar aprendiendo en lugar de vivir actualmente en ellas, lo que hace que controle nuestras vidas. En este libro inspirador, aprenderá las 7 rocas de la vida que le darán equilibrio y claridad para llenar su copa de vida correctamente. Podrás crear una vida y una historia que te inspire a ti y a quienes te rodean. ¿Cuál quieres que sea TU historia? Ves que la vida es una serie de bates, pero debes seguir balanceándote en las áreas correctas de la vida para verte crear la historia que tu corazón desea. Todos tienen su propio swing para lograrlo. Pero hay fundamentos en cada golpe que das. Estas son las 7 áreas de la vida que se discutirán en este libro: * Capítulo 1 Espiritual* Capítulo 2 Relaciones* Capítulo 3 Flujos de ingresos* Capítulo 4 Salud* Capítulo 5 Organización* Capítulo 6 Finanzas* Capítulo 7 Crecimiento personalSteven Mazzurco es un exatleta universitario / profesional, empresario, orador y autor. Creció en Long Island NY, con padres de Francia e Italia y tiene dos hermanos. También le interesa la escritura, la poesía, el canto, el baile, el golf, la navegación, el esquí, los viajes y la naturaleza aventurera. A lo largo de la juventud de Steven, el béisbol fue un elemento clave para su vida y los fundamentos del éxito. Jugando 4 años en la División I en la Universidad Stony Brook, ganando un campeonato, MVP y una experiencia para jugar en una universidad regional. Después de la universidad, jugó 3 años en el béisbol profesional trabajando para llevar ese descanso a la MLB. Pero durante su tercer año en la universidad, comenzó un negocio exitoso en el comercio electrónico mundo a los 20 años. En los últimos años, ha podido hablar frente a miles de personas en todo Estados Unidos y partes del mundo con lo que ha aprendido.

Dear Reader,First of all, though it may be unbelievable as you begin to read this story, every single word about the bigotry and racism which plagued a small church and school in Oak Lawn, Illinois, is the absolute truth. Though some of the names and events have been altered to protect the innocent, every event occurred between 1950 and 2000, just as I have recorded them.Next, I want you to know this book is written to be an encouragement to anyone who is trying their best to live a consistent God-centered life. If it seems as if the darkness is closing in and victory looks impossible...don't give up, stay in the fight. This book will remind you that our God is on the throne and he rules over the darkness as well as the light. In fact, he has promised to give us "treasures in the dark" according to Isaiah 54:3. This book tells the story of some ordinary men and women who became extraordinary by choosing to fight the good fight in spite of the darkness and found those "treasures in the dark."Most of all, I want you to know the real solution to ending the bigotry, hatred, and hypocrisy, which have been ripping our nation and world apart.Please read this book with an open mind and heart. The solution will probably not surprise you, but I hope it will inspire and challenge you to become part of the solution, which will change this old world for God's glory! In Christ,Jerry Silver2 Corinthians 5:21

Bill Ciancio details many of his mountain top experiences during his five decades coaching. He hopes that the details of these experiences help motivate the reader to unlock the fantastic coach hiding inside you.Bill could have titled this book becoming your own coach, or developing your own coaching philosophy. But he felt the choice of Coaching Basketball: Unboxed Wisdom covered and goes beyond what both titles indicate. Wisdom denotes in-depth experiences over time. But his experiences are too numerous to capture in one book. And knowing that coaches like reading things as much as they like driving to the dentist on a crowded, backed-up freeway, he relates only the essentials of coaching. His intentions are to give the reader a few mountain top experiences churned with years of reflection and evaluation. Therefore, the word wisdom is part of the title.

This book is about left-handed golfers. Most play golf for a living. However, there are a few names not necessarily associated with golf. For example, did you know Babe Ruth was a left-handed golfer and a darn good one at that. Former president Barack Obama is a left-handed golfer. Mardy Fish, once ranked number nine in the tennis tour, is a left-handed golfer.There are a few names you may not readily recognize today, but some could become household golf names in the future.

*****Short-listed for the English Chess Federation Book of the Year Award 2020*****In Coaching Kasparov, Year by Year and Move by Move Garry Kasparov's long-term coach, second and mentor Alexander Nikitin tells the story of how he trained Kasparov from a brilliant but raw junior into becoming and then remaining the world champion. Volume I, the present work, covers the period 1973-1981, until Kasparov reached the age of 18. The author goes to great lengths to describe his educational approach during the early period to raise Kasparov's theoretical knowledge and practical performance, covering both play and psychological training.In Nikitin's blow-by-blow tournament accounts he describes how he handled various unexpected situations to get the best out of Kasparov with detailed recipes. His numerous insights will be of great interest to today's chess coaches who wish to take a comprehensive approach to improving their pupils' performances.The present volume contains 46 games fully annotated by Nikitin, including all 14 games of a blitz match played between the 15-year old Kasparov and ex-world champion Mikhail Tal on 26 December 1978 in Tbilisi that have never before been published and which are provided specially for the 2019 edition of this book.Most of the other games are well known, but Nikitin explains many of Kasparov's decisions in those games from the point of view of the future world champion's coach, providing the context of his young pupil's thought process and mistakes and tracing his progress. He also uses these games to illustrate and expand upon his coaching advice. This makes his commentary quite unique and instructive, of formidable practical use to budding players, coaches and parents.

One day during an afternoon at the ball park, author Eric Gray asked his wife, daughter, and friend to identify their favorite game that they had been to.  Little did he know, that simple question would soon take on a life of its own. As the question made its way to family members, friends, friends of friends, strangers and beyond, it gave way to a surprising collection of incredibly diverse stories and perspectives. Thus, Bases to Bleachers was born.   Much more than your average baseball book, the many special and unique stories shared with readers here, whether they’re about watching or playing, either at the Major League level or Little League, represent a wide gamut of experiences. Some entail meeting the stars or attending famous games—and some offered are personal, intimate moments involving family connections and the importance of baseball in people’s lives.   Unlike most baseball books, this is not a biography, or a discussion of a team, or analysis of a season. Baseball here is a setting in which both astounding feats and some of the most beautifully touching moments in peoples’ lives have happened. Whether it’s the first game, falling in love at the park, or even a beloved baseball glove that survived World War II, these stories are about more than just baseball. They reflect the joys, triumphs, and disappointments of the human condition, and often illustrate what’s truly important in life—those things we hold most dear in our hearts.   

KYRIE IRVINGThis book aims to serve as a biography of the legendary NBA player, Kyrie Irving, and his career so far. Inside, we will dive into the life and career of Kyrie. You will learn about his childhood, his high school and college experiences, his time in the NBA, and what might be next for the NBA champion!Hopefully you can draw inspiration from the many stories of Irving’s dedication, persistence, and humility shared throughout this book. Kyrie Irving has already achieved a lot in his short career, but there is definitely a lot more to come! Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn About Inside…Who Is Kyrie Irving?Kyrie's ChildhoodHigh School CareerCollege CareerEntering The NBANotable AchievementsWhat's Next For Kyrie IrvingMuch, Much More!

Jack Carroll was the greatest drawcard in the history of Australian boxing. During a 16 year career, Carroll was the Australian welterweight champion, the uncrowned Australian middleweight champion and a top contender for the world welterweight title in the 1930s, however, he is rarely mentioned among Australia's greatest ever boxers.Jack Carroll and The Rise of Australian Boxing recounts Carroll's boxing career, from his days as a preliminary fighter to his struggle to secure recognition as Australia's leading boxer, to his record-breaking contests with top contenders Bep van Klaveren, Jimmy Leto, Izzy Jannazzo, Wesley Ramey, Jack Portney, Willard Brown and Tod Morgan.Also featured is the golden period of Australian middleweight boxing that brought Australian boxing back to popularity. Jack Carroll's contests with Australian middleweight champion Fred Henneberry and the great Aboriginal boxer Ron Richards were among the biggest fights in Australian boxing history. The story of the heated ten-fight rivalry between Fred Henneberry and Ron Richards as well as the savage trilogy between Jack Haines and Ambrose Palmer are told in detail for the first time in this book.With detailed fight descriptions, extensive career biographies of many of Australia's forgotten boxing stars and rare interviews sourced from newspapers, Jack Carroll and the rise of Australian boxing is a must-read for fans of Australian sport. 

If you ever wanted to know how a World Record Middle-Distance runner trained from 1963-1971 and his thoughts about racing and life in America this is the book for you. He presents his ideas as a dialogue to the reader in everyday language with a touch of humor. You will get a look at aspects of growing up on the South Side of Chicago in the 1950’s in an ethnic Slavic working class neighborhood and becoming a world class athlete who graduated from world class universities, Northwestern and The University of Chicago. He provides his exact workouts that led to a spectacular racing season in 1969 that ended with a 1000 yard run world record tie with Peter Snell, the Olympian from New Zealand. The training is for the 18-30 year old runner who is still competing and training independently who still aspires to greatness and improvement and is looking for a system that works. He offers to coach you using cyber technology worldwide. You will have an e-mail discussion board to communicate with athletes worldwide. The book is illustrated with 100 photographs of running and Chicago landmarks, many in color.The author relates his experiences in Russia during 1968 on a college cultural trip, how he trained preparing for the US Olympic tryout, interesting people he met, and Moscow and the Soviet Union.He comments about black and white athletes he knew, and has a dedication to Ted Haydon, the respected icon of track and originator of the University of Chicago Track Club. He tells the story of competing on the National Champion UCTC 2-mile relay team. The author is an economics professor. He digresses to offer some observations about the US Economy and Russian foreign policy today. These are further analyzed in depth in an upcoming book. You will get a look into a time of dynamic change from 1965-1970. This book is for people of all ages. 

Prison or Passion is a collection of vulnerable and eloquent poems from R.K. Russell, who has started and played in the NFL since 2015, for the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With bare honesty, walloping punchlines, and endearing flare, Prison or Passion captures the struggles of being a young boy without a father, and the strength that comes from building your own definition of manhood. There is a glimpse into the duality of abandonment and finding one's self. The book also encompasses grand moments in life: falling in love, healing through transparency, football triumphs, the simple pleasure of waking up next to the one you love. R.K. Russell recaptures the subtle cries of a young boy and the creation into the man that would have protected him, ensuring that his words will become your personal creed-and will call you to protect the young and innocent.

Das Buch ist eine autobiografische Erzählung besonderer Art. Begebenheiten in der Kindheit und Jugend des Autors bergen kleine interessante Geschichten. Der Lehrerberuf in der ehemaligen DDR, der Fall der Mauer, das Wirken von "Stasi" und Treuhand, Aktienhandel sowie Hausbau im Alter von 55 Jahren werden aus seiner Sicht beleuchtet.Die ungewöhnlichste und nahezu unglaubliche Geschichte ist jedoch die, in welcher der Autor im Rentenalter als Hobbysportler in der Sportart Wasserspringen trotz Handicap zu trainieren beginnt, mit 72 Jahren seinen ersten Wettkampf bestreitet und letztendlich eine Medaille im Turmspringen bei den Weltmeisterschaften der Masters 2017 in Budapest erringt.

In September 2017, amateur British football coach Justin Walley became the "National Team" Manager of Matabeleland, an obscure international team in western Zimbabwe.Before him lay the seemingly impossible task of taking his group of unknown amateur footballers from an impoverished region of Africa to the "alternative world cup" - the CONIFA World Football Cup in London, the following summer. All that stood in his way was the small matter of no money, no resources, no salary, no visas, and no sponsors. There was one football, though… but no goal nets.One Football, No Nets tells of one man's leap of faith into the unknown, swapping life with his girlfriend and a third division football team in Eastern Europe for international football management in Africa. It was to be a journey that would take Walley through the toppling of President Robert Mugabe, a collapsing financial system, and travelling to away games in rural Africa with 17 players in one pickup truck. And, oh yes, Liverpool legend Bruce Grobbelaar becomes Walley's goalkeeping coach after a meeting at an M6 motorway service station.And just when Walley thought his adventure could not get stranger or more surreal, he fulfilled the lifelong dream of playing international football at the age of 47, was accused of being a Kremlin spy, became a mini-celebrity on Russian TV, and was announced as the new foreign brand ambassador for Tatarstan.One Football, No Nets is the extraordinary story of one man chasing his dream of changing the world through football, and of one day becoming an international football manager.Reviews"Both a compelling personal journey and a lively, touching love letter to the pure spirit of football, packed with incident and never dull." Stuart Maconie, Radio DJ and popular culture critic."Matabeleland's struggle against fearsome odds to get to the 2018 CONIFA World Cup in London gets the fuller coverage it merits in a compelling diary from team coach Justin Walley." When Saturday Comes"I recommend this; not your usual anodyne football book" Brian Moore, former World Rugby Player of the Year and England international, presenter and pundit."A cracking story and one that features the power of football and friendship on the journey. Walley tells it well ... he even persuades Liverpool legend Bruce Grobbelaar to become the Matabeleland goalkeeping coach at an M6 service station." Late Tackle magazine

Charles P. Riney has spent decades battling health problems, but through it all, he has refused to be average.The longtime educator discovered he had lupus in 1984 when he spent a month in the hospital. Suffering from kidney issues, he took prednisone and gained sixty pounds in a single week. He was swollen everywhere, and his kidneys almost shut down.He suffered his first heart attack during graduation day at Guilford High School in Rockford, Illinois, where he was teaching. Six years later, he suffered another one.Despite his health challenges, he kept a positive attitude-even if a former student was shaving his groin area in preparation for surgery.Join the author as he celebrates his love for education and a contagious enthusiasm for refusing to let health problems limit his prospects in A Guy Named Charley.It's been my good fortune that Charley Riney and I have been friends for more than 50 years. He and I attended Loras College together, and as an athlete, he displayed intensity and focus, was highly competitive and always had a 'can do' attitude. Those qualities, and more, have served him well over the years in his various roles as teacher, coach, and businessman, and they continue to serve and guide him as he now battles numerous serious health issues.-Greg Gumbel, CBS sports announcer

As the first African American player in major league base-ball, Jackie Robinson had the eyes of the nation upon him. The pressure was incredible; not only did he constantly face prejudice-from ignorant fans, malicious players, and even bigoted sportswriters-but he also carried the hopes and expectations of all those who were rooting for him. Most mortals would have been crushed, but Jackie Robinson was no ordinary man. Maintaining both his dignity and calm while under attack, Robinson handled the stress heroically and delivered top-notch performance. His first year he batted .297, was chosen to be Rookie of the Year, and two years later, he was voted the league's MVP.Not surprisingly, there has been plenty of media coverage on such an iconic and groundbreaking player, but in Jackie Robinson: My Own Story, Robinson's experiences both on and off the field are presented in his own words. This account (as told to the veteran sports writer Wendell Smith) was written soon after Robinson's first year in the majors. It helps us understand the forces that influenced this much admired superstar as well as gives us insight into what it was like to live and perform under unfathomable pressure. Jackie Robinson has left an indelible mark on baseball history. In fact, his jersey, number 42, is the only number to be retired for all teams in the majors. For any baseball fan interested in one of the game's true greats, both on the field and off, Jackie Robinson: My Own Story is an engaging must-read.