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Jim Wexell

PITTSBURGH STEELERSMen of Steel

Who are the men made of steel? In this behind-the-scenes look at the 2011 AFC champs, Jim Wexell digs deep to bring out the stories and legacies which have defined this NFL empire for the last seventy years. Through interviews with players, coaches, and managers, Wexell captures the determination and brashness that has made Pittsburgh the powerhouse of football.

In Pittsburgh Steelers: Men of Steel, fans will get to relive the Steelers’ most defining moments on and off the field. Why won’t Frenchy Fuqua talk about the “immaculate” reception of 1972? What drove Rod Woodson to get back on the field despite a torn ACL and play in Super Bowl XXX? What made Jack Lambert the most “raucously just” Steelers player of all time?

Readers will revisit the Steelers’ most memorable characters from past and present. From Elbie Nickel’s historic plays in the 1950s to Super Bowl XLV, Men of Steel tells it all. This all-encompassing book of Steelers stories is a must-have for any fan.

Jim Wexell is a freelance writer and journalist who has been covering the Steelers for over fifteen years. He has been published by numerous newspapers and has appeared regularly in Steelers Digest, the official newsletter of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He lives in Irwin, Pennsylvania.

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Chuck Carlson

TALES FROM THE GREEN BAY PACKERS SIDELINEA Collection of the Greatest Packers Stories Ever Told

The victory and legend of the Super Bowl-winning Green Bay Packers continues in Chuck Carlson’s Tales from the Green Bay Packers Sideline. In this behind-the-scenes look at the NFL’s sec-ond oldest franchise, Carlson captures the determination, aggres-sion, and vision that have constantly spurred the Packers to great-ness. Through interviews and extensive research, Carlson brings to life stories from Packers legends such as Curly Lambeau, Vince Lombardi, Bart Starr, Ray Nitschke, Brett Favre, and the stars of today’s Packers like Aaron Rodgers and Clay Matthews, Jr.

Tales from the Green Bay Packers Sideline opens a window into the greatest Packers moments both on and off the field. Why was Vince Lombardi against the idea of rededicating the Packers stadi-um and naming it Lambeau Field? How was Monday Night Foot-ball changed forever during a Packers game on October 17, 1983? How did Aaron Rodgers deal with the pressure of the Super Bowl?

Readers will relive the greatest moments and quirkiest anecdotes from throughout Packers history. This collection is a must-have for any Green Bay fan.

ChuCk Carlson is an award-winning sportswriter whose work has been published in newspapers across the country. He has spent over a decade covering the Green Bay Packers. He now lives and works in Battle Creek, Michigan.

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Phil Hanrahan

LIFE AFTER FAVREThe Green Bay Packers and their Fans Usher in the Aaron Rodgers Era

“The best book ever written on the Packers.” —John Rehor, Greenbaypackernation.com

Wisconsin native Phil Hanrahan returns to Green Bay after a long absence for the 2008 football season. He catches games at Lambeau Field and follows the Packers new starting quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, as he begins what one Milwaukee sportswriter called “the toughest job in professional sports,” following in the footsteps of departing legend, Brett Favre. Immersing himself in the worlds of team and town with the familiarity of a local, Hanra-han is reborn a full-blown Cheesehead; living in a motel that de-cades earlier had served as the Packers offices, visiting training camp at nearby St. Norbert College, attending the Packers’ annual shareholders meeting, interviewing players, tailgating in heat and arctic cold, shoveling snow at Lambeau for $8 an hour, celebrat-ing Packer great Fuzzy Thurston’s 75th birthday at Thurston’s bar, and, at every turn, befriending the scores of diehard Packers fans he encounters along the way.

Hanrahan also journeys far away from Lambeau as well, logging 5,000 road miles and 4,000 air miles following the team and pur-suing adventures in Packer Land.

Featuring a new epilogue that brings the Packers story up to date and covers their amazing run to Super Bowl XLV, Life After Favre reveals, with energy, insight, and humor, the story of a singular team and town.

Phil hanrahan is a Wisconsin native and lifelong Green Bay Packers fan who has taught writing at Marquette University, worked as copywriter and publicity manager for Oxford University Press-NY, served as media aide to former Colorado senator Gary Hart, and wrote for Comedy Central’s The Colbert Report. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, Irish America, and Milwaukee Magazine among other publications. He is a summa cum laude graduate of Middlebury College, studied literature at Oxford University, and holds an M.A. in English from Duke Uni-versity. He lives in Los Angeles, CA.

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Mark Murphy

GAME OF MY LIFE AUBURN TIGERSMemorable Stories of Tigers Football

Auburn Tigers football legends recall their great-est moments—newly updated to include the Tigers’ recent BCS championship.

What creates a championship team? Spirit, determination, and a legacy that refuses to die. Game of My Life Auburn Tigers is a collection of the greatest Tigers moments from past and present as seen through the eyes of the players themselves. In this vivid collection of sports moments, Mark Murphy has brought together passionate Auburn football players to share their fondest experi-ences and memories. Some of these games involve champion-ships, including this year’s heart stopping BCS Championship Game victory over Oregon, while others seem ordinary save for extraordinary personal meaning. In each case, it is the player who singles out the game, the moment in time that to him is the most defining of his Auburn Tigers football career.

Each player has his own unique story, but together they weave a tapestry of Auburn’s legendary history. Heisman Trophy win-ner Pat Sullivan, along with many of the great names in Auburn history, such as All-Americans Jackie Burkett, Jimmy “Red” Phil-lips, Buddy McClinton, Ken Rice, Steve Wallace, Gregg Carr, Ed Dyas, “Cadillac” Williams, and fan favorites such as Lionel “Little Train” James and Joe Cribbs, are profiled in this unique book. It takes readers down memory lane, while also providing an in-depth look into at men and games that helped shape and build the Au-burn football tradition and heritage.

mark murPhy graduated from Auburn University with a de-gree in journalism and a passion for his alma mater’s sports teams. He has covered assignments for the Associated Press, United Press International, and a variety of national newspapers. In addition, Murphy is a co-founder and member of the Board of Directors of the College Sports Publishers Association. He lives in Auburn, Alabama.

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David Housel

GLORY DAYS AUBURNThe Greatest Victories in Tigers History

The greatest wins in Auburn football history from their long-time Athletic Director and Sports Infor-mation Director.

Through the years, the Tigers have been led by great coaches such as John Heisman (the man for whom the Heisman Trophy is named), Mike Donahue, Shug Jordan, Pat Dye, Tommy Tuber-ville, and Gene Chizik, who led the Tigers to the 2010 National Championship. The Tigers have had great players, too: Vince Dooley, Georgia’s legendary coach; Fob James, the only man to be elected governor of Alabama as a Republican and a Democrat; Jimmy “Big Red” Phillips, Zeke Smith, Jackie Burkett, Tucker Frederickson, Jimmy Sidle, Terry Beasley, James Brooks, Frank Thomas, who went on to fame and glory in major league baseball, Carnell “Cadillac” Williams, Downtown Ronnie Brown, Vincent “Bo” Jackson and Cam Newton, who both won college football’s highest honor, the Heisman Trophy, and so many more.

The real story of Auburn football is the story of men who came to Auburn, put on that blue jersey and did more than they thought they could do, players like Bill Newton, who blocked two straight Alabama punts in the fourth quarter to give Auburn one of its greatest, most memorable victories.

In Glory Days Auburn, David Housel walks readers into the game as he explores the greatest moments on an off the field. This col-lection of anecdotes, facts, and team legend, is a must–have for any Auburn fan.

DaviD housel graduated from Auburn University in 1969. After spending two years working in the ticket office, he began teaching journalism classes to young Auburn students. He then returned to the athletic department where he eventually rose to the position of assis-tant athletic director in 1985. He became athletic director in 1994 and retired after eleven successful years. Jordan-Hare Stadium has a press box named in his honor. He still lives in Auburn, Alabama.

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Tommy HicksForeword by Chris Stewart

GAME OF MY LIFE ALABAMAMemorable Stories of Crimson Tide FootballIn this newly updated edition, Alabama’s football legends recall their greatest moments.

From Harry Gilmer and his excellent play in the 1946 Rose Bowl to Mark Ingram becoming the Crimson Tide’s first Heisman Trophy winner in 2009, Alabama has had more than its share of great games and great players. In Game of My Life Alabama you’ll discover the advice head coach Paul “Bear” Bryant gave his team before the 1967 Auburn game won by quarterback Ken Stabler’s famous “run in the mud,” and you’ll learn about the favorite games of many other star players.

Tommy hiCks is an award-winning reporter and columnist for the Mobile Press-Register and he has written for numerous national magazines. He cur-rently lives in Mobile, Alabama.

Chris sTeWarT is the voice of sportscasting in Alabama. Four-time winner of the Alabama Sportscaster of the Year award, he lives in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

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Brian Libby Foreword by Ahmad Rashad

TALES FROM THE OREGON DUCKS SIDELINEA Collection of the Greatest Ducks Stories Ever ToldA collection of the best stories about Oregon Ducks football—updated through the 2011 Championship game.

Tales from the Oregon Ducks Sideline takes the reader on a fun-filled trip through Oregon’s gridiron history. Author Brian Libby brings Duck fans out to the 50 yard line and into the locker room as he tells colorful tales about the Oregon football program, from its start in 1894 to today, culminating in the hard-fought BCS Championship game against Auburn in January 2011.

Brian liBBy is a writer, artist, and curator. He has contributed to numerous national publications including theNew York Times, Metropolitan Home, and the Oregonian. He is the voice behind the Portland Architecture blog. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

ahmaD rashaD was a star player for the Minnesota Vikings before launch-ing his career as a sportscaster. He lives in New York City.

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Mark Cannizzaro

TALES FROM THE NEW YORK JETS SIDELINE A Collection of the Greatest Jets Stories Ever ToldA collection of the best Jets stories—updated to include tales of the Jets’ recent success.

In Tales from the New York Jets Sideline, author Mark Cannizzaro takes read-ers on a journey, through his eyes and the eyes of the subjects he has covered, through musings, controversial happenstances, and occasional brilliance the Jets have displayed. During the years Cannizzaro has followed the franchise, up to their consecutive AFC Championship Game losses in 2009 and 2010, the Jets have careened through life alternating between bumbling and embar-rassing, maddening and entertaining, and utterly brilliant.

mark Cannizzaro graduated from Ithaca College in 1983 and has been covering professional sports ever since. In 1993 he began covering the New York Jets for the New York Post. When he’s not busy covering the men in green, he splits his time between Highlands, New Jersey, and New York City.


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Paul SchwartzForeword by Wellington Mara

TALES FROM THE NEW YORK GIANTS SIDELINEA Collection of the Greatest Giants Stories Ever ToldGiants stories from Frank Gifford to Eli Manning—newly updated through the 2010 season.

Few sports franchises can match the long, storied history of the New York Gi-ants. Fewer still can match their rich legion of passionate, loyal fans. In Tales from the New York Giants Sideline, memories, anecdotes, names, faces, games, cheers, and tears come rushing back, along with new twists. Without a doubt, Tales from the New York Giants Sideline is a must–read for any Giants fan.

Paul sChWarTz has been covering the Giants in New York since 1994. A graduate of the University of Albany, he now writes for the New York Post. He lives in Great Neck, New York.

WellingTon mara (1916–2005) was an icon of the NFL. In 1925 his father, Tim Mara, founded the Giants. In 1959, Mara became co-owner and vice-president. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1997.


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Steve McMichael, John Mullin, and Phil ArviaForewords by Mike Ditka and Dan Hampton

AMAZING TALES FROM THE CHICAGO BEARS SIDELINEA Collection of the Greatest Bears Stories Ever Told

Walk the field with Butkus, Ditka, and Payton and share in the great Chicago victories!

The Chicago Bears are more than a football team—they are a legend. Founded in 1919, the Bears have won more regular season games than any other NFL franchise. With twenty-six players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and thirteen retired jerseys, it’s no wonder the Bears can be defined by three phrases: Big, tough, and full of characters.

The Bears, like Chicago, are not just people. They are personali-ties. In Amazing Tales From the Chicago Bears Sideline, Bears fans can read about the men who have made the Bears one of the great-est franchises in pro football—George Halas, Dick Butkus, Mike Ditka, Walter Payton, and many others.

Former Bears star Steve McMichael takes a front row seat in this collection of stories. Readers get to walk through the most vibrant years of a charter NFL franchise—as seen through the eyes of a legendary player. McMichael covers it all, from training camp misadventures in Lake Forest, Illinois, and Platteville, Wisconsin, and Ditka’s locker room tirades to nights on the town with Dan Hampton and friends and behind-the-scenes glimpses of extraor-dinary teammates.

sTeve mCmiChael was one of the best defensive players to ever grace the turf for the Bears. He now lives in Chicago, Illinois.

Phil arvia was born and raised in Thornton, Illinois. He has won numerous awards throughout his writing career. He lives in Thornton, Illinois.

John mullin is an Emmy Award-winning sportswriter and re-porter. He lives in Deerfield, Illinois.



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Nick Peters

TALES FROM THE SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS DUGOUTA Collection of the Greatest Giants Stories Ever ToldThis updated edition tells the best stories about the reigning World Series champions.

The rich tradition of the San Francisco Giants has provided indelible memo-ries for their fans ever since they moved from New York’s Polo Grounds to Seals Stadium in 1958. Tales from the San Francisco Giants Dugout captures some of the humorous and poignant moments of the team’s years on the West Coast, from the intense rivalry with the Dodgers to their amazing victory in the 2010 World Series.

niCk PeTers has reported on the Giants for almost half a century. He has never missed a Giants’ opening home game. In 2009, he won the Baseball Writers Association of America J. G. Taylor Spink Award. He lives in Elk Grove, California.



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Matt JohansonForeword by Bruce MacGowan

GAME OF MY LIFE SAN FRANCISCO GIANTSMemorable Stories of Giants BaseballThe history of the 2010 World Series champions as told by their most heroic players.

Orlando Cepeda breaks into the majors with a home run. Willie Mays drills four homers in a single game while sick to his stomach. Felipe Alou prays for a ninth-inning miracle with the National League pennant on the line. In Game of My Life San Francisco Giants, you’ll experience the exceptional moments of fan favorites Will Clark, Rich Aurilia, Robby Thompson, and Rod Beck, as well as current stars like Tim Lincecum, described in their own words as only they remember them.

maTT Johanson has worked as a teacher and freelance journalist for his en-tire adult career. An avid sports fan, he carried his passion over into his work. He now resides in Castro Valley, California.

BruCe maCgoWan covered the sports beat for seventeen years at KNBR Radio in San Francisco. He is currently a writer for the Marin Independent Journal. He lives and works in San Francisco, California.

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TALES FROM THE NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS SIDELINEA Collection of the Greatest Stories of the Team’s First 40 Years

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The best Pats stories, with an epilogue by their most successful coach.

This revealing look at the first forty years of the New England Pa-triots 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, and stadium all rank among the best in the NFL, the early years were a much harder road. For decades the Patriots was a team known for having comically inept management and ownership, as well as the worst stadium in the NFL.

In Tales from the New England Patriots Sideline, former players share the hilarious and shocking tales of the team’s early tumultu-ous years. Readers will walk through the tragedies and triumphs of Patriots history. As any true fan knows, to understand how far your team has come, you’ve got to know where they’ve been. Without a doubt, Tales from the New England Patriots Sideline is a must-read for any New England fan.

mike Felger is a beat writer and columnist who has been cov-ering the New England area for over two decades. When he’s not writing, he can be seen on Comcast Sports Net. He lives in Bos-ton, Massachusetts.

sTeve grogan was the New England Patriots quarterback from 1975 until 1990. In 1995, he was enshrined in the Patriots Hall of Fame. He currently lives in San Antonio, Texas.

Bill BeliChiCk has been the head coach of the New England Patriots since 2000. He lives in Weston, Massachusetts.

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Matt Maiocco

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERSWhere Have You Gone? Joe Montana, Y. A. Tittle, Steve Young, and Other 49ers GreatsCatching up with San Francisco 49er stars of the past.

In San Francisco 49ers: Where Have You Gone?, memories are revisited through profiles of 49 former players, ranging from colorful Visco Grgich, an original member of the organization, to Steve Young, the Hall of Fame quarterback. Other Hall of Famers from the team’s rich past include Joe Perry, Hugh McEl-henny, Y. A. Tittle, and Bob St. Clair. But what has become of these players since? Many former 49ers players achieved their greatest accomplishments once they left the football field behind. Catch up with all your favorite players!

maTT maioCCo is an award-winning sports journalist and enthusiast. Since receiving his degree in journalism from Humboldt State University, he has gone on to cover the 49ers for over fifteen years. He now lives in Oakland, California.


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Gordon Forbes

TALES FROM THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES SIDELINEA Collection of the Greatest Eagles Stories Ever ToldThe best stories about the perennial NFC power—updated through the 2010 season.

Even in their worst of seasons, the Philadelphia Eagles maintained their tradi-tion of toughness, thanks to great players—legends like Chuck Bednarik and Steve Van Buren to modern-day heroes. In Tales from the Philadelphia Eagles Sideline, veteran football writer Gordon Forbes profiles the individuals who have thrilled Philadelphia fans since the team’s inception in 1933 through Andy Reid’s perennial championship contenders of today.

gorDon ForBes is one of the most prolific sports writers today. In his thirty-five-year career he has covered over 900 games, including thirty-nine Super Bowls. He spent two decades as the pro football editor at USA Today. He lives in Lakewood, New Jersey.


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NOTRE DAMEWhere HaveYou Gone? Derrick Mayes, Ken MacAfee, Nick Eddy, Jerome Heavens, and Other Fighting Irish Greats

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Catching up with Notre Dame football stars of the past; a book for Irish fans all across America—newly updated.

Since the fighting Irish first took to the field in 1887, Notre Dame has developed an incomparable level of tradition and achieve-ment—both on the gridiron and in the classroom. With a record ninety-six All-American players and seven Heisman Trophy win-ners, it’s no wonder several of Notre Dame’s stars have gone on not only to star in the NFL, but also to successful careers and accolades in all walks of life.

Notre Dame: Where Have You Gone? catches up with Fighting Irish players—from All-Americans and a former head coach to a few guys who barely made it off the bench, but reached their greatest achievement after leaving football. Fans will read how quarterback Tom Krug became Dick Vitale’s grandson, receiver Joey Getherall came to join the Los Angeles police department, and running back Nick Eddy is now teaching special education. These and countless other stories capture the flavor and spirit that is Notre Dame football.

eriC hansen has been reporting on college sports since 1993 and has won several national awards from the Football Writers Association of America. Hansen worked his way up to managing editor for the Irish Sports Report where he stayed for seven years. He now works as the beat writer for Notre Dame football and as an assistant sports editor for the South Bend Tribune. He currently lives in South Bend, Indiana.

Paul guiDo is the chief operating officer of Sideline Commu-nications. He has worked in sports journalism and marketing for more than fifteen years. He is the co-author of The USA Today College Football Encyclopedia. He lives in New York City.

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Pat Dooley Foreword by Urban Meyer

GAME OF MY LIFE FLORIDA GATORSMemorable Stories of Gators Football





Florida Gators football legends recall their greatest moments—newly updated.

What’s it like to hear the roar of the crowd, to feel the sweat drip-ping down your back, and to know that you’re at the center of it all? In Game of My Life Florida Gators, readers will step onto the field and re-live the greatest football moments through the eyes of thirty of the most famous Gators players.

In this enthralling collection, Pat Dooley brings together Florida football players of the past and present to share their fondest single game experience and memories—some involve championship games, while others seem ordinary save for the extraordinary per-sonal meaning. Heisman Trophy winners Steve Spurrier and Dan-ny Wuerffel, along with many other legendary players like John Reaves, Larry Smith, Carlos Alvarez, Wilber Marshall, Kerwin Bell, Jack Youngblood, and Chris Doering all share their passion for the game within these pages. Game of My Life Florida Gators provides an in-depth look into the men and games that helped shape and build the Florida Gators football tradition and heritage. A must–read for any football fan and Florida alum!

PaT Dooley has been a sportswriter for over three decades. In addition to working regularly in radio and television, Dooley has been a staff writer for the Gainesville Sun since 1987. Dooley re-sides in Gainesville, Florida.

urBan meyer was the head coach of the Florida Gators from 2005 to 2010, winning national championships in 2006 and 2008. He lives in Gainesville, Florida.


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GAME OF MY LIFE GEORGIA BULLDOGSMemorable Stories of Bulldogs Football


Georgia Bulldogs football legends recall their greatest moments.

In Game of My Life Georgia Bulldogs, several prominent Geor-gia players of the past share their fondest single game experience and memories, in their own words. Some of these games involve championships, and others seem ordinary save for extraordinary personal meaning. In each case, it is the player who singles out the game, that moment in time which to him is the most defining of his Bulldog career. It’s been more than fifty years since Char-lie Trippi played Georgia Tech, but he still remembers the pride he felt in beating the arch rivals on their own turf. Charlie Britt, Bobby Etter, Bill Stanfill, Andy Johnson, Paul Gilbert, Herschel Walker, Kevin Butler, Hines Ward, Tra Battle, and many more great Bulldogs can tell you about a game when everything seemed to come together for an experience that they will never forget.

ChiP ToWers has covered Georgia Bulldogs football for numer-ous publications, including the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and the Athens Banner-Hearld. He lives in Bogart, Georgia.

Blake giles is a Georgia native and popular Bulldogs writer. In his over thirty years of journalistic experience Giles has been a jack of almost every trade, including sportswriter, associate editor, business editor, and managing editor for sports. He has won mul-tiple awards for his sports reporting including the Georgia Sports Writers Association’s Sweepstakes Award for the best sports story of the year. He lives in Athens, Georgia.

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Marty Mulé

GAME OF MY LIFE LSU TIGERSMemorable Stories of Tigers Football





LSU Tigers legends recall their greatest moments in this newly updated edition!

A continuing and ongoing drama, LSU football has been marked by a string of improbable victories and sometimes valiant defeats. Game Of My Life LSU Tigers is the chronicle of over thirty of the greatest players as they tell the story of the game that meant it all.

Marty Mulé has compiled the vivid and poignant single-game sto-ries from three dozen of the most remembered Tiger games of the last eight decades. Readers will relive the fingertip catches, the bone-crunching hits, and epic touchdowns through the eyes—and from the memories—of the LSU players themselves. Tigers such as Jim Taylor, Billy Cannon, Tommy Hodson, Carlos Carson, Matt Mauck, Rohan Davey, JaMarcus Russell, and Marcus Spears also add their words to this storied collection that becomes a must-have for any true Tigers fan and Bayou football lover.

From the words of Tigers coaching legend Paul Dietzel, “This is really like a Tiger time machine, going back to LSU’s greatest football moments with the people who lived them, then and now.”

marTy mulé was a staff writer at the New Orleans Times-Pica-yune for over three decades where he covered college sports and LSU athletics. He graduated from Louisiana State University in 1970 and continues to cover the athletic triumphs of his alma ma-ter. He now resides in Covington, Louisiana.


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Haywood Harris and Gus Manning

GAME OF MY LIFE TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERSMemorable Stories of Volunteers Football


Tennessee Volunteers football legends recall their greatest moments.

The Tennessee Volunteers first took the field in 1891, and they’ve been making history every since. For the first time in print, Ten-nessee fans will get an inside look at the most meaningful plays and memorable moments in Game of My Life Tennessee Volun-teers.

Authors Haywood Harris and Gus Manning have brought togeth-er some of the greatest Volunteers to share the story of their single greatest game in their own words. Relive the excitement, the frus-tration, and the lessons from these singular moments in sports his-tory. Game of My Life Tennessee Volunteers spans the decades that together weave the story of Vols history and tradition. They are the finest moments of the men who have carried the orange and white torch in heroic fashion.

hayWooD harris (1929–2010) was always involved in sports. As a former sportswriter he worked for papers such as the Knoxville Journal and the Charlotte Observer. Later he became sports infor-mation director and associate athletic director at the University of Tennessee.

gus manning graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1949 and has been following his alma mater ever since. He retired as senior associate athletic director at UT in 1999. He now serves as a special assistant to the UT athletic director. He lives in Knox-ville, Tennessee.

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Jay Upchurch Foreword by Barry Switzer

TALES FROM THE OKLAHOMA SOONER SIDELINE A Collection of the Greatest Sooner Stories Ever Told


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A collection of the best stories about Oklahoma Sooner football ever put to paper—newly updat-ed through the 2010 season.

No single element has the power to absolutely define the lasting enchantment of Oklahoma football. Decades of great successes and occasional heartbreak have spawned generations of faithful disci-ples, who treat fall Saturdays like sacred holidays dedicated to their heroes donning the crimson and cream. Tales from the Oklahoma Sooner Sideline provides a glimpse, with a behind-the-scenes per-spective, into the traditions surrounding Oklahoma football.

Through dozens of stories, Jay Upchurch describes the individual and team triumphs that commenced with the hiring of legendary coach Bud Wilkinson and continue today. Tales from the Oklaho-ma Sooner Sideline spans the careers of the Big Three—Wilkinson, Barry Switzer, and Bob Stoops—whose respective programs have accounted for seven national championships over the last five de-cades. Within these pages are stories from OU greats such as Pop Ivy, Tommy McDonald, Eddie Crowder, Billy Vessels, Prentice Gautt, Joe Don Looney, Granville Liggins, Steve Owens, Greg Pruitt, the Selmon brothers, Billy Sims, Joe Washington, Brian Bosworth, Keith Jackson, Thomas Lott, Roy Williams, Josh Heu-pel, Rocky Calmus, Adrian Peterson, Sam Bradford, and many, many more. The color and pageantry of game days unfolds within these pages, complete with sideline antics, dramatic insight, and the poetry that is Oklahoma football.

Jay C. uPChurCh is a sportswriter and editor who has worked with numerous publications including the Sooner Spectator mag-azine, Sooners Illustrated, Norman Transcript, and the Duncan Banner. He lives in Norman, Oklahoma.

Barry sWiTzer led the Oklahoma Sooners to three national championships. He was head coach from 1973–1988 and still holds the fourth-best all-time winning percentage in college foot-ball history. He now lives in Norman, Oklahoma.


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HARDCORE HISTORYThe Extremely Unauthorized History of ECW

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An expose of the notorious Extreme Champion-ship Wrestling—a must-read for all wrestling fans.

Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) was one extreme con-tradiction piled on top of another. It was an incredibly influential company in the world of professional wrestling during the 1990s, yet it was never profitable. It portrayed itself as the ultimate in anti-authority rebellion, but its leadership was working covertly with the two wrestling giants, the WWF and WCW. Most of all, it blurred the line between real life and the fantasy world of pro-fessional wrestling like no other company before it, and many of those who thought they were conning others ended up being vic-tims of the ultimate con.

Hardcore History: The Extremely Unauthorized Story of ECW of-fers a frank, balanced look at the evolution of the company, starting even before its early days as a Philadelphia-area independent group called Eastern Championship Wrestling and extending past the death of Extreme Championship Wrestling in 2001. Writer Scott E. Williams has pored through records and conducted dozens of interviews with fans, company officials, business partners, and the wrestlers themselves to bring you the most balanced account pos-sible of this bizarre company.

sCoTT e. Williams is an award-winning wrestling columnist and criminal-justice reporter. In addition to authoring Terry Funk: More Than Just Hardcore and The Cowboy and the Cross: The Bill Watts Story, Williams has been a fan of professional wrestling for over twenty years. He now lives in Galveston, Texas.

george Tahinos is one of the world’s premier wrestling pho-tographers and he has photographed almost every EWC event ever staged. He currently lives in New York City.

shane “The FranChise” Douglas began his professional wrestling career in 1982. In addition to his incredible success as a five-time World Champion wrestler, he also became the NWA World Heavyweight Champion in 1994. He currently lives in New Brighton, Pennsylvania.

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Rob Ray with Budd BaileyIntroduction by Matthew Barnaby

RAYZOR’S EDGERob Ray’s Tough Life on the IceAn inside look at life in the NHL by one of its all-time toughest players, Rob Ray.

Rob Ray was known as one of the NHL’s toughest players of the 1990s. During his thirteen seasons with the Buffalo Sabres he twice lead the league in time spent in the penalty box. Ray was known for his jersey-off fighting style, which eventually led to the “Rob Ray Rule” banning that practice. In Rayzor’s Edge, Ray shares many humorous and insightful stories from his Sabres career.

roB ray is a former NFL player and current sports broadcaster for the Buf-falo Sabres. He lives in Amherst, New York.

BuDD Bailey graduated from Syracuse University before turning to a career in sportswriting. A major contributor to The Buffalo News, he currently lives in Buffalo, New York.

maTTheW BarnaBy is one of the most beloved former NHL players broad-casting today. He spent fourteen years playing for the Buffalo Sabres. He lives in Buffalo, New York.

Glenn “Chico” Resch with Mike Kerwick

TALES FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS LOCKER ROOMA Collection of the Greatest Devils Stories Ever ToldThis updated edition captures the best stories from hockey’s three-time Stanley Cup Champions.

In Tales from the New Jersey Devils Locker Room, former New Jersey goalie Chico Resch and coauthor Mike Kerwick bring readers along for a wild ride from the lean early seasons to the three Stanley Cup championships of this beloved team.

glenn “ChiCo” resCh is one of only three goaltenders in NHL history to successfully lead his team back from a 3-0 series deficit in the Stanley Cup playoffs. For the past fifteen seasons he has served as the color commentator for Devils television broadcasts. He lives in Falls River, New Jersey.

mike kerWiCk writes for the Bergen County, New Jersey Record. A graduate of Boston University, he has contributed to USA Today, the Boston Globe and the Detroit News. He has been honored with first place awards from the New Jersey Press Association and the Society of Professional Journalists. He lives in Hoboken, New Jersey.




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A celebration of Minnesota Vikings football, Minnesota’s most beloved sports franchise—newly updated through the 2010 season!

Since the creation of the Minnesota Vikings in 1960, this football team has been more than just another franchise. To the fans who love them, and the haters who can’t help but admire them, the Minnesota Vikings are an unstoppable force in the NFL.

In this heartwarming and inspirational book, Jim Bruton takes a look beyond the game and examines what the Minnesota Vikings have meant to fans and communities across the country. Covering the Vikings from every angle, A Tradition of Purple is an up-close look at the players, coaches, charities, Hall of Famers, and people behind the scenes who have come to define what it means to be Purple over the last fifty years. Readers will get an inside look at such famous Vikings as Norm Van Brocklin, Bud Grant, Fran Tarkenton, Carl Eller, Alan Page, Jim Marshall, Chris Doleman, Adrian Peterson, and more. This is not a book only about football, this is also a book about life, community, and the team that inspires a legacy.

James h. BruTon has been a life-long fan of the Minnesota Vikings. After thirty-five years in the field of corrections he retired as the warden of Minnesota’s maximum-security prison, Minne-sota Correctional Facility-Oak Park Heights. In 1965–66 he was a member of the Minnesota Golden Gophers football team. He currently resides in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.

BuD granT is one the pioneers of professional football in the U.S. and Canada. He began playing football while in the Navy in the late 1940s. After graduating from the University of Minnesota he was selected in both the 1950 NFL and NBA drafts. He eventu-ally became head coach for the Vikings and brought his team to four Super Bowls between 1976 and 1985. In 1994 he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He currently lives in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

Jim BrutonForeword by Bud Grant

A TRADITION OF PURPLEAn Inside Look at the Minnesota Vikings

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This newly updated edition captures the best sto-ries ever told about “America’s Team.”

Tales from the Dallas Cowboys Sideline is a fascinating, fun look at the inner workings of one of the most beloved teams of all time. From what really happened during Tony Porsett’s TD run in Super Bowl XII to Coach Tom Landry’s suggestions on pre-game meals, this book is a hilarious and unique collection of stories. Cliff Har-ris and Charlie Waters never lost sight of how much fun it was to play in the NFL—especially for the Dallas Cowboys—and they share that fun with you in Tales from the Dallas Cowboys Sideline.

CliFF harris is a former Dallas Cowboys safety and member of the 1972 Super Bowl winning team. Alongside his teammate and friend, Charlie Waters, Harris was part of the famous “Doomsday Defense.” He retired from the Cowboys in 1979 to pursue a busi-ness career. Today he is president of Energy Transfer Group, and is active in civic affairs. He lives in Rockwell, Texas.

Charlie WaTers is a former Dallas Cowboys player and for-mer staff coach for the Denver Broncos. After leaving the NFL as a player he embarked on a coaching career. He lives in Dallas, Texas.

roger sTauBaCh played for the Dallas Cowboys from 1969 un-til 1979. He was named MVP after the Cowboys took their first Super Bowl victory in 1972. Prior to his professional career, Stau-bach was QB for the Navy football team. In 1985 he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and in 2010 he was named “number one Dallas Cowboy” in a poll conducted by the Dallas Morning News. He now lives in Dallas, Texas.

Cliff Harris and Charlie WatersForeword by Roger Staubach

TALES FROM THE DALLAS COWBOYS SIDELINEReminiscences of the Cowboys Glory Years



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Autobiography of Hall of Fame basketball star Clyde Drexler, one of basketball history’s most dynamic players.

Through his fifteen-year career as an NBA player, Clyde Drex-ler played with elegance and flair, leadership and poise, integrity and an ability to come through in the clutch. He led the Portland Trail Blazers to the NBA Finals twice and helped the Houston Rockets win the NBA championship in 1995. A ten-time All-Star, a member of the 1992 Olympic Dream Team, and now a member of basketball’s Hall of Fame, Drexler reached the top of his profes-sion without revealing many of his inner thoughts on himself or the game. Now, Clyde the Glide is finally ready to talk to his fans.

From growing up in a single-parent household to life as a local teen legend, and eventually getting teamed with Hakeem Olajuwon to guide the University of Houston into the NCAA Final Four twice in the early 1980s, Clyde the Glide tells it all. Famous NBA fig-ures such as Maurice Lucas and Patrick Ewing even add their two cents. Without a doubt, Clyde the Glide is a must-read for every die-hard basketball fan.

ClyDe Drexler is a former NBA All-Star and current broad-caster for home games of the Houston Rockets. He was a member of the 1992 U.S. Olympic team and was inducted into the Nai-smith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2004. He currently lives in Houston, Texas.

kerry eggers is an award-winning journalist and sportswriter who has covered the Portland, Oregon, area for over twenty years. He is currently a senior sports writer for the New Portland Tribune. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

Jim nanTz is an Emmy Award-winning commentator and sports icon. He joined CBS in 1985 and has been an integral part of that network’s telecasts ever since. He lives in New York City.

Clyde Drexler with Kerry EggersForeword by Jim Nantz

CLYDE THE GLIDEMy Life in Basketball

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The memoir of the legendary Hall of Fame foot-ball coach—updated to include Levy’s recent turn as the Bills’ General Manager.

Forty-seven years of joyous celebrations after victories and crush-ing disappointments after defeats are encompassed in Marv Levy: Where Else Would You Rather Be?, but it is about more than just touchdowns and interceptions—it’s about how a person like Marv Levy, dedicated to his life’s work, can begin his career as the ob-scure assistant coach of a high school junior varsity team and de-cades later lead a team to the Super Bowl. Readers will learn about the character, persistence, and personalities of those incomparable Buffalo Bills of the 1990s who so resolutely pursued their impos-sible dream. Sports fans will look forward to each adventure con-tained in these pages, and will no doubt agree with the sentiment of the author: “Where else would I rather be than right here—right now!”

marv levy is a Hall of Famer and former professional American and Canadian football coach. Levy was a member of the coach-ing staff for the Philadelphia Eagles, the Los Angeles Rams, and the Washington Redskins before he became the head coach of the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL. He led the Alouettes to two Grey Cup championships. Under Levy, the Buffalo Bills entered a dynastic age where they attended four consecutive Super Bowls. He won NFL Coach of the Year in 1988 and 1995. He lives in Chicago, Illinois.

Jim kelly was the quarterback who helped take the Buffalo Bills to four consecutive Super Bowl appearances under Levy. In addi-tion to holding numerous records in the NFL, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002. He lives in East Au-rora, New York.

Marv LevyForeword by Jim Kelly

MARV LEVYWhere Else Would You Rather Be?

New York Times Bestseller


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John Laskowski with Stan Sutton

TALES FROM THE INDIANA HOOSIER LOCKER ROOMA Collection of the Greatest Indiana Basketball Stories Ever ToldThe best basketball stories from a powerhouse of the Big Ten.

Tales From the Indiana Hoosier Locker Room covers over a century of Indi-ana University basketball. Current and former Hoosiers talk of the excitement, the disappointment, and the celebration that has turned IU basketball into a statewide religion. The history of the Indiana program is revealed through the memories of the school’s hundreds of lettermen. Without a doubt, this is a must-read for every March Madness and college basketball fan.

John laskoWski, a former Hoosier from the 1975 team, has been an Indi-ana sports broadcaster for over thirty years. In 1999 he was inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. He lives in South Bend, Indiana.

sTan suTTon is a longtime writer on the national sports beat. He lives in Bloomington, Indiana.

Kent Hrbek with Dennis Brackin

TALES FROM THE MINNESOTA TWINS DUGOUTA Collection of the Greatest Twins Stories Ever ToldA memoir from the popular former Minnesota Twins All-Star and World Series hero.

In Tales from the Minnesota Twins Dugout, this fan favorite looks back at his playing career in Minnesota. Many stories revolve around the championship seasons of 1987 and 1991. Hrbek also shares his memories of the late Kirby Puck-ett and of his close friendship with third baseman Gary Gaetti. Kent Hrbek’s Tales from the Minnesota Twins Dugout is a humorous, insightful, and at times heartbreaking story of one of the most memorable eras in team history, from one of Minnesota’s very own.

kenT hrBek is a former Twins first-baseman and host of Kent Hrbek’s Outdoors. He played for the Twins for fourteen seasons and received World Series rings when the Twins took the title in 1987 and 1991. He lives in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Dennis BraCkin is an award-winning sportswriter and Twins fan. Since 1981 he has covered the Twins for the Minneapolis Star Tribune. He lives in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

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The newly updated autobiography of America’s most recognizable and versatile sportscaster.

How did the most recognizable voice in broadcasting get his start? By asking for a mop. In this humorous, poignant, and well written autobiography, Dick Enberg shares the stories behind the voice of sports in America.

A tireless worker whose boyish enthusiasm for athletics has never diminished, Enberg first walked into a radio station in 1956 to ap-ply for a janitorial position. He wound up on the air instead and a legend was created. In the half-century that Enberg has been in the sportscasting business he has called everything from the World Series to the Super Bowl. Traveling across the country and around the world, Enberg has called football games in weather so frigid that his coffee froze before he could drink it, been chal-lenged to a fight by an irate baseball player, led the Notre Dame band in a rendition of “The 1812 Overture,” and been threatened with ejection at Wimbledon because he was shouting too loudly into his microphone. Those stories and hundreds more are told in Dick Enberg, Oh My! with wit and candor, as Enberg not only relives some of sports’ greatest moments, but takes readers into the booth and behind the camera. “Sportscasting is a kid’s dream come true,” he says, “which is one of the reasons that I keep doing it. I can’t let my dream go. I’m still in love with what I do.”

DiCk enBerg has been an announcer for almost every sport played in the U.S. He has won over a dozen Emmy Awards. He lives in La Jolla, California.

Jim Perry is a sportswriter, broadcaster, and former athletic di-rector who has spent over forty years covering collegiate and pro-fessional sports. He first met Dick Enberg in the late 1960s and has followed his career ever since. He lives in Pasadena, California.

John mCenroe is a former pro tennis player and member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. He has won seven Grand Slam singles, nine doubles, and one mixed doubles title. He lives in New York City.

Dick Enberg with Jim PerryForeword by John McEnroe

DICK ENBERGOh My!




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The definitive reference to University of Kentucky basketball history—newly updated.

The Kentucky Wildcats are the winningest program ever in the history of college basketball, and The University of Kentucky Bas-ketball Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive book ever assem-bled on the history of the team. Written in a unique, easy-to-read style that brings to life the exploits of Wildcat teams and players, the book includes details about “The Fabulous Five,” “The Fid-dlin’ Five,” “Rupp’s Runts,” “The Unforgettables,” Jamal Mash-burn, Rex Chapman, Melvin Turpin, Kenny Walker, John Wall, and more. Coaching greats Adolph Rupp, Joe B. Hall, Eddie Sut-ton, Rick Pitino, Tubby Smith, and John Calipari are also featured, as are each of their seven NCAA championships. This is a must read for all Kentucky basketball fans.

Tom WallaCe spent many years as a successful, award-winning sportswriter/editor in his native Kentucky. He authored five sports-related books. He has contributed articles and columns to numer-ous national sports magazines, and has also done writing/editing on two national bestsellers by basketball coach Rick Pitino—Suc-cess Is A Choice and Lead To Succeed. He lives in Lexington, Ken-tucky.

CaWooD leDForD (1926–2001) was a native Kentuckian and long time sports fan. From 1953 onward he was the endearing voice and long-time radio announcer for the University of Ken-tucky. Best known for his basketball play-by-play style, Ledford is thought to have originated many of today’s popular announcing phrases including the drawn out “slam!” and “He went to war on that one.” Ledford was inducted into the University of Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame in 1987.

Tom WallaceForeword by Cawood Ledford

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY BASKETBALL ENCYCLOPEDIA

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Bruce Markusen

TALES FROM THE NEW YORK METS DUGOUTA Collection of the Greatest Mets Stories Ever ToldThe best stories about New York’s beloved baseball team, the Amazin’ Mets, through 2010.

In fifty years of existence, the New York Mets have experienced almost every phase of success and failure that can be encountered by a major league team. Written by veteran baseball author Bruce Markusen, Tales from the New York Mets Dugout relives some of the favorite moments in Mets history while also telling an array of little-known stories about the players. Stand on the mound with Tom Seaver, watch from the dugout with Davey Johnson, and kneel in front of the umpire with Hall of Famer Gary Carter. Tales from the New York Mets Dugout is the perfect book for anyone who believes in something amazin’.

BruCe markusen has walked the halls of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum for over ten years. From 1994 until 2004 he assisted with the education materials, research, and programming departments within the museum. He lives in Cooperstown, New York.

Rich Westcott

TALES FROM THE PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES DUGOUTA Collection of the Greatest Phillies Stories Ever ToldThe best stories about one of baseball’s most colorful teams—updated to include their recent glory years.

Since 1883, the Philadelphia Phillies have been up, down, and all around. Most recently, thanks to Charlie Manuel, the Phillies have become a National League powerhouse, with four NL East titles, two pennants and the 2008 World Series championship to show for it. In Tales from the Philadelphia Phil-lies Dugout Rich Westcott takes readers behind the scenes into the glorious, quirky, and victorious stories that make this team the legend it is.

riCh WesTCoTT is a die-hard Phillies fan. In 1983 he founded the Phil-lies Report, which would go on to become the nation’s longest continuously-published baseball team paper. He has written over twenty books and is one of the official scorers at Phillies games. He has covered the Phillies for numer-ous national publications including Sports Illustrated, the Sporting News, and Baseball America. He lives in Springfield, Pennsylvania.


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Jack Arute with Jenna FryerForeword by A. J. Foyt

TALES FROM THE INDIANAPOLIS 500A Collection of the Greatest Indianapolis 500 Stories Ever ToldThe best stories from the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” at historic India-napolis Motor Speedway—newly updated.

What’s it like to race across the blacktop of the nation’s most famous track? How does it feel to smash into a concrete wall while going over 200 miles per hour? This exciting, humorous, and poignant collection of tales takes read-ers inside the most exciting race in America. Tales from the Indianapolis 500 captures horrific collisions and sweet victories from drivers past and present.

JACK ARUTE graduated from the University of Vermont and went on to serve as a radio commentator for Motor Racing Network. He is President of the fam-ily owned Stafford Motor Speedway. He lives in Suffield, Connecticut.

JENNA FRYER is a considered one of the Associated Press’ best NASCAR reporters. She lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Robert Hartman

TALES FROM PINEHURSTStories From the Mecca of American GolfThe best stories about one of golf’s most endearing courses, Pinehurst in North Carolina.

Pinehurst, a pinpoint on the map of North Carolina, is a 100-year-old course beloved by all true golf fans. In Pinehurst, golf is more than a game; it’s a way of life. In Tales From Pinehurst, readers will experience historical tales and lore from those that have witnessed the growth of one of golf ’s most endearing playing fields—from the infamous Donald Ross creation No. 2 course, which has baffled professional golfers for decades, to the US Opens it has hosted.

roBerT harTman graduated from Hillsdale College in 1985, where he was captain of the Hillsdale golf team. After receiving his master’s degree from Hollins University he began his career as a successful freelance writer. He now resides in Roanoke, Virginia.

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• Publication timed to coincide with official centennial festivities

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A full-color celebration of America’s oldest Major League ballpark on the occasion of its 100th birthday.

On April 20, 1912, The Boston Red Sox played their first official game at Fenway Park. 27,000 fans were on hand to witness the Red Sox defeat the rival New York Highlanders—later known as the Yankees—7–6 in 11 innings. It was an event that may have made front page news in Boston had it not been for the sinking of the Titanic five days earlier.

Since that day, the oddly-shaped stadium at 4 Yawkey Way has played host to nearly 8,000 Red Sox games, including fifty-five in the postseason, launching the legends of Tris Speaker, Jimmie Foxx, Ted Williams, Carl Yastrzemski, Jim Rice, Wade Boggs, and Pedro Martinez, and making the ballpark a worldwide destination for legions of baseball fans in the process.

From the Green Monster to Pesky’s Pole, The Triangle to the lone red seat marking the longest home run ever hit in the stadium (a 502-foot blast off the bat of Ted Williams in 1946), Fenway Park’s unique charms have captivated generations of sports fans.

100 Years of Fenway Park tells through vivid, full-color photographs and illuminating prose, the story of the most cherished American stadium, creating an endearing portrait of a building whose rich history resonates in the hearts and minds of the Red Sox vast fan-base. With a special foreword by Red Sox legend Carl Yastrzemski, this is a book that no Red Sox fan should be without.

Bill noWlin was born in Boston. He is the author of seventeen Red Sox-related books. In 2004, Nowlin was elected vice president of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR). He lives in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Jim Prime has authored or coauthored more than a dozen books on baseball including Ted Williams Hit List (with Ted Williams) and The Little Red (Sox) Book with Bill “Spaceman” Lee. He lives in New Minas, Nova Scotia.

Bill Nowlin and Jim Prime Foreword by Carl Yastrzemski

100 YEARS OF FENWAY PARKA Celebration of America’s Most Beloved Ballpark


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Ken McMillan and Ed Randall

AMAZING TALES FROM THE YANKEES DUGOUTA Collection of the Greatest Yankees Stories Ever ToldA treasury of thrilling memories for fans of baseball’s most storied franchise.

When it comes to baseball glory, no other team comes close to the New York Yankees, winners of forty American League pennants and twenty-seven World Series championships. Amazing Tales from the Yankee Dugout is a compilation of the funniest, strangest, and most unique stories, anecdotes, and tall tales that have been attributed to baseball’s legendary New York Yankees through the years. Fans will gain new insights about the famed Bronx Bombers that they’ve never read before.

ken mCmillan has been a sportswriter and columnist for over thirty years. He currently writes for the Times Herald-Record in Middletown, New York.

eD ranDall is the voice of baseball in New York. In 2002 he began hosting the radio program Ed Randall’s Talking Baseball. He lives in the Bronx, New York.

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Bill Nowlin and Jim Prime

AMAZING TALES FROM THE RED SOX DUGOUTA Collection of the Greatest Red Sox Stories Ever ToldA huge treasury to delight Red Sox nation.

Founded in 1901, the Boston Red Sox have been making history for over a century. The passion of the players, the tragedy and triumph of the “Bam-bino’s Curse”—the Boston spirit comes alive in this collection of stories and anecdotes from Fenway Park. Any baseball fan will find this book irresistible.

Bill noWlin has authored over a dozen books on the Red Sox. He lives in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Jim Prime is an accomplished sports writer and avid Red Sox fan. He has co-authored several books and lives in Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Bob Logan and Pete Cava Foreword by Billy Williams

AMAZING TALES FROM THE CUBS DUGOUTA Collection of the Greatest Cubs Stories Ever ToldA thrill for the most loyal sports fans in America.

Amazing Stories From the Cubs Dugout is crammed with stories, quotes, and anecdotes about the greatest Cubs players of past and present. The story of the Cubs is part legend, part pathos; heroic and, on occasion, hilarious. Enjoy the heartbreak and joy of unforgettable afternoons at Wrigley Field. Without a doubt Amazing Stories From the Cubs Dugout is a must for any Chicago Cubs fan.

BoB logan was a Chicago-based sportswriter who spent over three decades working in newspapers.

PeTe Cava began his journalism career as a sportswriter and broadcaster in Kansas. In addition, he has served as media information officer for USA Track & Field. In 1998, he founded International Sports Associates. He lives in In-dianapolis, Indiana.

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Bill Brill Foreword by Mike Krzyzewski

AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF DUKE BASKETBALLA Legacy of AchievementCelebrate a century of triumphs from the perennial college basketball powerhouse.

No college in America has dominated the basketball scene the way Duke has. From the first game in 1906 through the NCAA National Championship following the 2009–10 season, 100 Seasons of Duke Basketball provides fans with an insider’s look at Duke basketball and the people who have made it a national legend—Vic Bubas, Eddie Cameron, Art Heyman, Mike Krzyzewski, and many others.

Bill Brill is a journalist and Duke alum. He was inducted into the the U.S. Basketball Writers Hall of Fame, the Duke Sports Hall of Fame, and the Common-wealth of Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. He lives in Durham, North Carolina.

mike krzyzeWski has been the coach of the Blue Devils since 1980. Un-der his tenure, the Devils have won four NCAA Championshipss. In 2001, Krzyewski was elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. He lives in Durham, North Carolina.

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#100 Years of Fenway Park, 29

AAmazing Tales from the

Chicago Bears Sideline, 8Amazing Tales from the Cubs

Dugout, 31Amazing Tales from the Red

Sox Dugout, 30Amazing Tales from the

Yankees Dugout, 30

CClyde the Glide, 22

DDick Enberg, 25

GGame of My Life Alabama, 6Game of My Life Auburn, 4Game of My Life Florida, 13Game of My Life Georgia

Bulldogs, 14Game of My Life LSU, 15Game of My Life San

Francisco Giants, 9Game of My Life Tennessee

Volunteers, 16Glory Days Auburn, 5

HHardcore History, 18

IIllustrated History of Duke

Basketball, An, 31

LLife After Favre, 3

MMarv Levy, 23

NNotre Dame, 12

PPittsburgh Steelers, 1

RRayzor’s Edge, 19

SSan Francisco 49ers, 11

TTales from Pinehurst, 28Tales from the Dallas

Cowboys Sideline, 21Tales from the Green Bay

Packers Sideline, 2Tales from the Indiana

Hoosier Locker Room, 24Tales from the Indianapolis

500, 28

Tales from the Minnesota Twins Dugout, 24

Tales from the New England Patriots Sideline, 10

Tales from the New Jersey Devils Locker Room, 19

Tales from the New York Giants Sideline, 7

Tales from the New York Jets Sideline, 7

Tales from the New York Mets Dugout, 27

Tales from the Oklahoma Sooner Sideline, 17

Tales from the Oregon Ducks Sideline, 6

Tales from the Philadelphia Eagles Sideline, 11

Tales from the Philadelphia Phillies Dugout, 27

Tales from the San Francisco Giants Dugout, 9

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