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Philly Sports
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Author : Ryan Swanson
language : en
Publisher: University of Arkansas Press
Release Date : 2016-05-20
Philly Sports written by Ryan Swanson and has been published by University of Arkansas Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-20 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Philadelphia sports—anchored by the Eagles, Flyers, Phillies, and 76ers—have a long, and sometimes tortured, history. Philly fans have booed more than their share and have earned a reputation as some of the most hostile in the country. They’ve been known, so the tales go, to jeer Santa Claus and cheer at the injury of an opposing player. Strangely though, much of America’s perception of Philadelphia sports has been shaped by a fictional figure: Rocky. The series of Hollywood films named after their title character has told and retold the Cinderella story of an underdog boxer rising up against long odds. One could plausibly make the argument that Rocky is Philadelphia’s most famous athlete. Beyond the major sports franchises and Rocky, lesser-known athletic competition in Philadelphia offers much to the interested observer. The city’s boxing culture, influence on Negro Leagues baseball, role in establishing interscholastic sport, and leadership in the rise of cricket all deserve and receive close investigation in this new collection. Philly Sports combines primary research and personal experiences—playing in the Palestra, scouting out the tombstones of the city’s best athletes, enjoying the fervor of a Philadelphia night with a local team in pursuit of a championship title. The essence of Philadelphia sport, and to a certain extent the city itself, is distilled here.
The Great Book Of Philadelphia Sports Lists Completely Revised And Updated Edition
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Author : Glen Macnow
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2019-10-29
The Great Book Of Philadelphia Sports Lists Completely Revised And Updated Edition written by Glen Macnow and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-29 with Sports & Recreation categories.
When it comes to sports talk, no city has more to say than Philadelphia. With their 2007 The Great Book of Philadelphia Sports Lists, WIP sports radio hosts Glen Macnow and Big Daddy Graham compiled dozens of sports lists to stir up dialog and debate within the buzzing Philadelphia sports community (and beyond). A lot has happened in Philly sports since 2007 -- the Phillies' 2008 World Series win; the Eagles' record-breaking 2017 season, now-famous Philly Special play, and Super Bowl LII victory over the Patriots; the Sixers' "Trust the Process" campaign; and, of course, Gritty -- so now Glen and Big Daddy are back with dozens of new lists to keep the conversation fresh, ranking things like: The most overrated and underrated players in Philly sports history The top 10 Philadelphia sports quotes The 10 worst Eagles draft picks ever The greatest duos in Philly sports history The 10 best sports movies set in Philadelphia The worst bosses in Philly sports history and much more!
This Day In Philadelphia Sports
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Author : Brian Startare
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2019-05-07
This Day In Philadelphia Sports written by Brian Startare and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-07 with Sports & Recreation categories.
This Day in Philadelphia Sports, first published in 2014 and now newly updated in paperback to cover Super Bowl LII, Villanova basketball's latest championships, and more, offers a concise 366-day approach to looking back at the history of Philadelphia sports. Every day on the calendar is represented with a fun tidbit of information on what has happened on that specific day, over the years, in the history of one of the greatest sports towns in the world: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Every page is filled with accounts of specific events from the Phillies, Eagles, Flyers, and 76ers, as well as the local college and high school sports teams. The authors incorporate fun facts, specific information, and thoroughly researched statistical data into each entry. From the inception of the Penn Relays in 1895 to the Eagles' Nick Foles's record-tying performance in 2013, this book covers it all. Relive the evening in late October of 2008 when the Phillies captured their second World Series title or Allen Iverson's 55-point showing against the Hornets in the first game of the 2003 playoffs. The authors take you through the greatest moments in Philadelphia-sports history, as well as the moments when the pain of being a sports fan is in full force in the City of Brotherly Love. It's all here, in This Day in Philadelphia Sports. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Philly By The Numbers
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Author : Michael Egenolf
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-03-08
Philly By The Numbers written by Michael Egenolf and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-08 with categories.
Philadelphia has always been a city passionate about its sports teams. Through highs and lows, year after year, we, the Philly faithful, cheer our teams on regardless of how painful that may be. We've endured the lows (the abysmal 1972 sports year, 100 consecutive championship-less seasons from 1980-2008, Sixers 9-73, and the Process)... and soared with the highs (back-to-back Stanley Cups, A Super Bowl win, and an historic 1980 where all four teams went to the Finals). Win or lose, Philly sports fans will endure. We will cheer, paint our faces, redefine the term tailgating, yell, scream, ingest copious amounts of antacids, and live and die with our teams. From the fanatical fan to the dauntless diehard, and all of Philly's faithful, this book is for you. Philly by the Numbers is a celebration of the greatest moments, memories, heartbreaks and heroes of our beloved teams. It's a look at the greatest Philly sports heroes to wear every jersey number from 00 to 99. Packed with hundreds of player features, record-breaking moments, fun facts, and fascinating tidbits, Philly by the Numbers has something for every Philly sports fan, young or old.
A Century Of Philadelphia Sports
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Author : Rich Westcott
language : en
Publisher: Temple University Press
Release Date : 2001
A Century Of Philadelphia Sports written by Rich Westcott and has been published by Temple University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Sports & Recreation categories.
What was Philadelphia's first National Hockey League team? A hint: No, it wasn't the Flyers. What Philadelphia-area tennis star survived the sinking of the Titanic? A hint: He was ranked number one in 1916. Which baseball sluggers, one from the Phillies and one from the Athletics, won triple crowns in their respective leagues in the same year? A hint: The year was 1933. If you got even one right answer, you're a winner, or you've already read A Century of Philadelphia Sports. Philadelphia-area athletes have taken home thirty big league home run crowns and twelve NBA scoring titles. The area is home to five Indianapolis 500 winners, five Sullivan Award winners, four Heisman Trophy recipients, and a two-time U.S. Open champion. Not to mention Rube Waddell, the A's Hall of Fame pitcher who would sometimes leave the ballpark in the middle of a game to chase fire trucks. And they're all here in this groundbreaking book. Unprecedented in its breadth and sweep, A Century of Philadelphia Sports covers the bigtime teams and events but also amateur and college sports. Here you will relive the glory days of Penn football and Bobby Jones's completion of the Grand Slam at Merion, the Eagles' de
The Best Philadelphia Sports Arguments
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Author : Eric Karabell
language : en
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Release Date : 2008-10-01
The Best Philadelphia Sports Arguments written by Eric Karabell and has been published by Sourcebooks, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-10-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.
WHO'S THE BEST? WHO'S THE WORST? Every Philadelphia fan knows that the only thing better than watching sports is arguing about them - picking the best, the worst, and who will come out on top. And no city tears its sports teams apart like we do in Philly. Philly-area native and ESPN.com senior writer Eric Karabell takes you inside the 100 best debates in Philadelphia sports. Covering the Eagles, Phillies, 76ers, Flyers, and beyond, every question you want to debate is here - as well as a few surprises: Are Philadelphia Sports Fans the Best ... Or Worst? Should the Eagles Have Drafted Ricky Williams? Who's Better: Iverson or Doc? Was Joe Carter's Home Run all Mitch Williams' Fault? Was the Terrell Owens Era Worth It? Did Santa Deserve to Get Booed by Philly Fans?
The Philly Fan S Code
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Author : Mike Tanier
language : en
Publisher: Temple University Press
Release Date : 2011-08-26
The Philly Fan S Code written by Mike Tanier and has been published by Temple University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-08-26 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The "New York Times" sportswriter offers opinionated essays evaluating fifty of Philadelphia's greatest, toughest, and most eccentric sports legends, including Mark Howe, Wilt Chamberlain, Terrell Owens, and Brad Lidge.
Gloom To Glory
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Author : Dan Nolan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009-08
Gloom To Glory written by Dan Nolan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The Plight of the Philadelphia Sports Fan Dan Nolan recounts his life's journey through the trials and tribulations of the world of a Philadelphia sports fan, taking the reader along through the pain of defeat, the despair of the long drought, and the frenzied joy of the win. In his inimitable familiar and funny style, Dan sits you down in front of his TV or in his seats at the ballpark and brings you to those games; you'll feel the beer spilling and the boos reverberating as you relive those moments from the perspective of a true Philly die-hard.
The Great Philadelphia Fan Book
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Author : Glen Macnow
language : en
Publisher: B B& A Publishers
Release Date : 2003
The Great Philadelphia Fan Book written by Glen Macnow and has been published by B B& A Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Philadelphia sports fans have a reputation as the roughest, toughest, most vocal and unruly fans in sports. Philly fans booed Santa, cheered, as Michael Irvin lay motionless on the Vet's hard Astroturf. Sports radio personalities Glen Macnow and Anthony Gargano tell the story from the Philadelphia fan's perspective. In part a Philadelphia sports memoir, The Great Philadelphia Fan Book is also a historical and anecdotal account of the nation's passionate sports fans centering around Philadelphia's four major league teams. The authors mount a sturdy apologia that will be sure to delight Philadelphia sports fans and remind them of their unique and unabashed dedication to their hometown teams.
Sports Talk Radio In America
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Author : Frank Hoffmann
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Sports Talk Radio In America written by Frank Hoffmann and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-06 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
An inside look at the hosts, hot spots, and history of sports-talk radio Sports-Talk Radio in America looks at major-, medium-, and small-market stations across the United States that feature an all-sports format, with a focus on the unique personalities and programming strategies that make each station successful. Broadcasters, journalists, and academics provide insight on how and why this media phenomenon has become an important influence of American culture, examining the “guy talk” broadcasting approach, the traditional sports-emphasis approach, “HSOs” (hot sports opinions), localism in broadcasting, how sports talk radio builds “communities” of listeners, and how reckless, on-air comments can actually build ratings. For better of worse, millions of (mostly) male listeners indulge their obsession with sports to the exclusion of virtually everything else available on the radio dial-music, news, and political talk. This unique book examines how this “niche of the niche” has formed a bond between its hosts and their rabid, passionate, and loyal audiences, spinning the dial from the largest, best-known stations in big-league markets to smaller stations in Collegetown, USA, including Philadelphia’s WIP, “The Ticket,” KTCK in Dallas, WEEI in Boston, “The Team,” WQTM in Orlando, KJR in Seattle, KOZN “The Zone” Omaha, Nebraska, WGR and WNSA in Buffalo, Kansas City’s WHB, and “The Fan,” WFAN in New York, the first all-sports radio station and the blueprint for the format. Sports-Talk Radio in America puts you in the studio with Mike and the Mad Dog, Angelo Cataldi, Howard Eskin, “The Musers” (“Junior” Miller and George Dunham), Norm Hitges, John Dennis and Gerry Callahan, Dan Sileo, Howard Simon, and Art Wander. Sports-Talk Radio in America examines: how stations create an environment in which listeners become part of a social group (social-identity and self-categorization theories) personality-driven programming the station’s commitment to local teams and their fans how exploring controversial topics beyond sports broadens station’s appeal and attracts upscale, affluent audience how an abundance of live, play-by-play broadcasting, creating plenty of available content college sports in a town without a major professional sports team how local sports is framed by hosts and callers the conflicted relationship between sports-talk radio and the print media and much more! Sports-Talk Radio in America is a must-read for academics and professionals working in radio-television and popular culture.