A moving tribute to the late Dean Smith, who was a basketball coaching legend at North Carolina as well as a socially conscious person who did what he thought was right, no matter the consequences. When he retired in 1997, he was the winningest coach in NCAA Division I men’s basketball history. Beloved by fans and players alike, …
100 Things Arkansas Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die (100 Things…Fans Should Know)
From famed moments such as the Razorbacks winning the 1994 NCAA Tournament to lesser known trivia, including which uniform configuration is considered a curse or knowing the animal that was the school’s original mascot, 100 Things Arkansas Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die reveals the most critical moments and important facts about Arkansas football and basketball. …
In this honest, no-nonsense book by one of the greatest American stars the NHL has ever known, Jeremy Roenick showcases his skill as a hockey storyteller In his one-of-a-kind way, Roenick shares stories from his 20-year career with the Chicago Blackhawks, Phoenix Coyotes, Philadelphia Flyers, Los Angeles Kings, and San Jose Sharks, providing an inside perspective on the …
An autobiography of one of the greatest players in New England Patriots history Spotlighting a New England sports icon, this autobiography chronicles the extraordinary life and career of Troy Brown, the talented athlete who played 15 seasons with the New England Patriots. Brown demonstrates how his grit, hustle, and hard work endeared him to a generation of …
Doug Buffone: Monster of the Midway: My 50 Years with the Chicago Bears
Few athletes become as synonymous with their town as Doug Buffone was with Chicago. Though he came from the hard hills of Pennsylvania, he came to embody everything Chicagoans love. Doug was taken too young, passing away suddenly on April 20, 2015, shortly after finishing this book with famed sportscaster Chet Coppock. Doug’s was a life well-lived—he was tough …
Paterno Legacy: Enduring Lessons from the Life and Death of My Father
This biography of Joe Paterno by his son Jay is an honest and touching look at the life and legacy of a beloved coaching legend. Jay Paterno paints a full picture of his father’s life and career as well as documenting that almost none of the horrific crimes that came to light in 2012 took place at Penn …
The Chase: How Ohio State Captured the First College Football Playoff
This inside look at an unprecedented season follows Ohio State’s road to the inaugural College Football Playoff and the national championship In The Chase, Bill Rabinowitz takes readers inside Ohio State’s improbable championship season, from the final moments of their 2014 Orange Bowl loss to Clemson to the championship celebration in Texas a year later. Fans will learn …
100 Things Packers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die (100 Things…Fans Should Know)
Pulling from Packers history since the team’s inception in 1919, this guide to all things gold and green offers dedicated fans all of the stats, trivia, and miscellaneous, fun-filled information craved about this storied franchise. From the significance of 4th and 26 and the best place to eat before kickoff to all the uniform numbers Mike Michalske wore …
100 Things Panthers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die (100 Things…Fans Should Know)
The essential guide to the Carolinas’ NFL team, written by a reporter who has been there since the very beginning. The Carolina Panthers have had a rollercoaster history that is documented in entertaining detail in this celebratory guide for fans. The book covers all of the critical moments, best players and most important facts of the past and present — …
100 Things Redskins Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die (100 Things…Fans Should Know)
Most Redskins fans have taken a trip or two to FedEx Field, have seen highlights of a young Art Monk, and know the story of Super Bowl XXVI. But only real fans know their way around the team’s training camp facilities, the words to “Hail to the Redskins,” or in which famous baseball stadium the Redskins played in …