Sportbiographien

Can anything good come from that terrible city called Newark, New Jersey, where a large number of African Americans reside?Yes, without a doubt. What the Creator has in store for us is truly remarkable. No opposition on earth can stand in the way if he has something special for you to accomplish. Lack of wealth is really not that big a deal.A sizable number of people live in the northeast quadrant of these United States. To stand out or be recognized in a particular area of expertise is a daunting task. Who has the critical eye, and why can't they see? Another one has shot up into the atmosphere.In earlier decades, African Americans migrated to the northern cities to find employment. People of color had a realistic understanding that if they worked hard, they could at the very least make a living. Generally, people worked very hard during the day. Once that powerful sun set, it was a whole other ball game.New York City's biggest and brightest stars showcased their talents across the waters. New Jersey's most-populated city was the serious after-party place to be. Other cities or towns could show you a good time, but Newark was the party town. The jazz clubs and night life were second to none.People kept coming to Newark, and the city kept growing. The Irish resided in the Vailsburg section; West Ward housed the Irish and the Italians. East Ward housed the Portuguese; South Ward housed the Jewish and African Americans. North Ward housed Italians, African Americans, and Spanish people. Central Ward also housed the Jewish and African Americans. Generally, people felt comfortable in their established communities. If you were found to be in the wrong part of town, that might be somewhat of a problem.

Bonington chronicles four expeditions to the Himalaya and Everest, including the 1975 South-West Face expedition on which he was leader and on which Doug Scott and Dougal Haston became the first Britons to summit the mountain. Bonington also recounts expeditions to K2 and The Ogre (Baintha Brakk) in the Karakoram, and Kongur, in China.

A Championship Life Forever: The Chesterfield Community High School Story 2005-2006-this story is about a group of high school basketball players who learn the understanding and key principles of pride, education, and winning life through the teaching at a small high school with the help, love, and passion of the founder, teachers, staff, and basketball coaches. The story will show you how young men from different walks of life came together by setting goals that enable them to activate their God-given gifts and be successful on and off the basketball court for the rest of their life. This story was seen through the eyes of the author, Derrick J. Copeland Sr., whose two sons, James and David, were a part of that great team. The story will show how young boys turn to men and brought a change to a school, basketball program, and community forever. You will learn the blueprint for living and winning a successful life.

Author Michael O'Brien authoritatively paints the consummate Paterno portrait, the result of more than ten years of work that included 137 interviews and study of 150 previously published works. Includes an epilogue that reviews the 1998 season in which Paterno won his landmark 300th career victory.

Are you an athlete transitioning from a career in sport and silently struggling along the way? Or perhaps you didn’t realize how you would feel when your athletic career ended and how difficult transitioning to life beyond would be.You are not alone. Krista’s forthright tell-all of her journey to the 2012 Summer Olympic rowing podium, as well as what came after, will help you find closure and peace, as well as a safe place to relate, laugh, and reflect on the “what next?” after sport.In sport, as in many other high-pressure niches, strength is an asset and discussion about weakness is not openly publicized. In telling her story, Krista is unmasking the face of retirement from sport. You will find relief in realizing that representing something strongly doesn’t mean you always feel strong inside. Not only are admitting weakness and showing vulnerability encouraged by Krista, she will show you that sharing and uniting in struggle is actually part of the healing process.Breaking the silence and candidly sharing her struggles, you will hear a relatable account of what happens emotionally and physically after your athletic career ends and be better prepared when it is your time. You will gain insight into the journey of chasing a dream and, more notably, perspective on the journey that commences when you retire and begin to navigate the world beyond full-time sports.

Timed to the release of Jerry Bruckheimer's movie of the same name, this is the moving autobiography of Hall of Fame basketball coach Don Haskins and his storied team of players, the Texas Western Miners.

Journalist Nancy Griffin presents a surprising range of Maine athletes in this collection of short profiles and achievements. You'll find superstars in everything from baseball and hockey to golf, shooting, and bowling.

How do you invent an Olympic sport? For Katharine Whitney Curtis, it took the right idea, great talent, some good timing, and determination. The originator of synchronized swimming as we know it today, she even wrote the first book on the subject in 1936. This biography features Curtis's own words, contextualized by friends and family.

The Ladies Professional Golfers Association (LPGA) was formed in 1950, 34 years after the men's association. There were 13 founding members, one of whom was Patty Berg (1918-2006). This first biography of Berg traces her career from "teenage sensation" to beloved and respected elder stateswoman of the game.

Iconic ballplayer Rocky Colavito captivated fans during the 1950s and 1960s with his movie-star looks, boyish enthusiasm, powerful batting and cannon-like arm. This comprehensive biography of ""the Rock"" - the first in more than half a century - recounts his rise to become one of the Cleveland Indians' most beloved players.

An early celebrity pitcher, Denton "Cy" Young established supreme standards on the mound. A small-town Ohio farmer made good, he set Major League pitching records in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that will likely last forever. Among the Hall of Fame's first inductees, he remained a sought-after interviewee decades after retirement.

Hall of Fame middleweight prizefighter John Edward Kelly, better known as Nonpareil Jack Dempsey, was one of the most popular athletes in the United States during the late 19th century. To many observers, Dempsey is one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters in ring history. This book examines Dempsey's life and career.

Exploring the brilliant but too-brief major league career of the "Deerfoot of the Diamond," Baseball's First Indian follows Louis Sockalexis's rise to the majors, his fall to the minor leagues of New England, and his final return to the reservation in Maine, where he continued to coach baseball and work as an umpire.

The Diver's Tale is a humorous account of UK scuba diving, based on the author's 40+ year experience. Amusing, frequently embarrassing, often unpleasant and occasionally tragic, the book plunges into the world of the real British diver!