Sports Legends

Lloyd Daniels learned to hoop on the playgrounds of Brooklyn and Queens during the 1980s. "Swee'pea" they called him. His rep on the court traveled all the way to the Bronx and across the country, earning him enthusiastic comparisons to the likes of Magic Johnson. Swee'pea was sure to make it to the big time and out of a New York City where drugs and violence had gripped many of its neighborhoods. Eventually he did, leaving the city's asphalt courts for the shiny hardwoods of NCAA programs.

The Ultimate Gift for Young Listeners: Inspire Them to Believe Their Potential is Limitless! Embark with us on a unique journey where we walk side by side with some of the most iconic athletes in history, both male and female!

Before 1918, the Boston Red Sox were unstoppable. They won World Series after World Series, thanks in part to their charismatic pitcher-slugger Babe Ruth. But some people on the Red Sox felt the Babe was more trouble than he was worth, and he was traded away to one of the worst teams in baseball, the New York Yankees. From then on, the Yankees became a golden team. And the Red Sox? For more than 80 years, they just couldn’t win another World Series. Then, in 2004, along came a scruffy, scrappy Red Sox team. Could they break Babe Ruth’s curse and win it all?

This book isn't just another compilation of baseball statistics and records. It's a journey through the lives of legends like Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, and many others, showcasing how their trials and triumphs extend far beyond the baseball diamond.

For the first time, Martin O’Neill reflects on one of the most varied and successful football careers in the British Isles. He made his breakthrough playing for Distillery in Northern Ireland before joining Brian Clough’s legendary Nottingham Forest team, becoming one of the few players who made the epic journey from the Second Division to the glory years: winning the First Division championship, two League Cups and back-to-back European Cups. O’Neill represented Northern Ireland over sixty times.

At last, the most talked about footballer of his generation does his own talking. It's heartfelt, it's raw, it's one hell of a story. Every football fan has an opinion on Rio Ferdinand. He is one of the most gifted footballers the UK has ever produced, twice breaking the British transfer record, but he courts controversy in equal measure. Most famously, he was dropped by England for missing a drugs test, and his subsequent eight-month ban made front-page news.

Inspiring Football Stories for Kids and Teens 🏈 35 Epic Stories of Perseverance, Teamwork, and Legendary Greatness! 🏆 Football isn’t just a game—it’s a journey of determination, teamwork, and never giving up. Every touchdown, every impossible catch, and every game-changing play is a lesson in resilience, heart, and pushing past limits. In this book, young readers will dive into 35 inspiring true stories of football’s greatest players, coaches, and teams. From Tom Brady’s underdog rise to GOAT status to Patrick Mahomes’ electrifying playmaking, from Walter Payton’s ...

Learn the Inspiring story of the New York Yankees' legendary star Babe Ruth! In Babe Ruth: The Inspiring Story of One of Baseball’s Greatest Legends, you will learn the story of one of baseball's greatest players, Babe Ruth. Ruth remains one of the most accomplished athletes of all time. He won seven World Series championships and was the American League's home run leader 12 different times. Get this unauthorized baseball biography today to learn the inspiring story behind star baseball legend Babe Ruth!

Cliff Morgan talks to sporting personalities of the past. In this recording he is in conversation with the legendary racing driver, Stirling Moss. Stirling Moss is often described as the best driver never to win the Formula 1 World Championship. He was runner-up four times, winning 16 Grand Prix races, before a serious crash in 1962 ended his career. Born in 1929 his interest in cars started at an early age. He was only eighteen when he first drove competitively, taking part in Hill Climb events.

Phil Tufnell, cricket legend and national treasure, has populated his very own Cricket Hall of Fame with a deliciously eclectic collection of cricket legends and offbeat characters, with joyful results. From boyhood heroes to legendary teammates to fearsome opponents to idiosyncratic umpires and broadcasters, Tuffers has gathered together the most enchanting cast of cricketing figures every assembled.

Fasten your seatbelt for an unforgettable storytelling thrill ride! Step into the exhilarating world of Formula 1, where every corner holds a story waiting to be told. Imagine yourself on the edge of your seat as you witness the roaring engines, the nail-biting races, and the legendary figures who shaped the sport. As you dive into Driven by Destiny: Life Lessons From Formula 1 Legends, you'll discover valuable lessons and wisdom that transcend the race track, offering you a unique perspective on success and resilience.

Ron Fawcett is a natural-born climber. In 1969, while still at school in his native Yorkshire, he tied into a climbing rope for the first time and was instantly hooked. From that moment on, it seemed nothing else in his life mattered nearly as much as his next vertical fix... Fawcett found the pressures of the limelight too much to bear, and at the end of the 1980s he faded from view. Now, for the first time, he tells his extraordinary story, of how his love of nature and the outdoors developed into a passion for climbing that took him to the top - and almost consumed him.

You're about to discover the incredibly inspirational story of baseball superstar Babe Ruth. If you're listening to this then you must be a fan of Lionel, like so many others. As a fan, you must wonder how this man is so talented and want to know more about him. Lionel is considered to be one of the greatest baseball players ever and it's been an honor to be able to watch him compete throughout his career. This book will reveal to you much about Lionel's story and the many accomplishments throughout his career.

Jimmy “Kamikaze” Kirkus is a basketball star, destined for a legendary future in the NBA. At the age of five, he can make nine shots in a row. By high school, he’s got his own Sports Illustrated profile. To the citizens of Columbia City, it seems like he was born for the sport. But Jimmy soon confronts the “Kirkus curse” when tragedies begin to emerge. Not even basketball can save him from his family’s sorrow-filled past.

A young, Black kid from a hardworking family in one of the poorest sections of Washington, DC, despite being legally blind in one eye, leaps to the pinnacle of his sport: the Hall of Fame. A rookie bank teller rises to become one of the nation's most celebrated Black business leaders. A once-reluctant political neophyte answers the call to become a major of America's most troubled big city, and he establishes a mentoring program for African American boys that serves as a model for the nation. All of these stories belong to Dave Bing.

Memories of the early days of snooker including playing matches in the Thurston Match Room in the Leicester Square HallCompiled and presented by Paddy Feeny.

Kenneth Washington shares his experiences, knowledge, and understanding of being raised by this warrior, trainer, father, mentor, man of God, friend, awesome person, and legend. Legendary Boxing Trainer George Washington is a great read; it will guide you to living life on life's terms and walking by faith not by sight. It takes you from childhood to manhood basic training to basic boxing skills leadership and the dedicated life of Brother George Washington.

With extensive reporting and engrossing storytelling, Jim Baker and Bernard Corbett give us the scenes of one of the NFL's most successful and popular franchises.

"Was in Las Vegas passiert, bleibt in Las Vegas", heißt es. Für die, die hier leben, bleibt dieses ungeschriebene Gesetz allerdings nicht selten eine Illusion. Denn Geheimnisse kommen schneller ans Licht der "Sin City", als man denkt. Nach einem heißen One-Night-Stand glaubt Cleo Vanderbroek nicht daran, ihrem leidenschaftlichen Liebhaber jemals wiederzubegegnen. Doch das Schicksal hat andere Pläne. Als sie im Auftrag ihres Vaters die Konditionen des Sponsorenvertrags mit den Las Vegas Legends neu verhandeln soll, steht sie dem attraktiven Fremden unerwartet erneut gegenüber.

In Serena Williams: The Inspiring Story of One of Tennis' Greatest Legends, you will learn the inspirational story of one of tennis' premier legends, Serena Williams. Williams is arguably the greatest women's tennis player of all-time. At the time of this writing, she holds the most Grand Slam singles titles in the Open Era with 23. Fans from across the world adore Williams and with good reason: she serves as an exemplary role model for how to behave on and off the tennis court. She is not only elite in skill, but also in her sportsmanship. In this unauthorized biography, we'll explore Williams' journey to becoming one of the greatest, and learn what it has taken her to reach where she is today.