They Played For The Love Of The Game
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They Played For The Love Of The Game
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Author : Frank M. White
language : en
Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society
Release Date : 2016-02-01
They Played For The Love Of The Game written by Frank M. White and has been published by Minnesota Historical Society this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.
A century before Kirby Puckett led the Minnesota Twins to World Series championships, Minnesota was home to countless talented African American baseball players, yet few of them are known to fans today. During the many decades that Major League Baseball and its affiliates imposed a strict policy of segregation, black ballplayers in Minnesota were relegated to a haphazard array of semipro leagues, barnstorming clubs, and loose organizations of all-black teams—many of which are lost to history. They Played for the Love of the Game recovers that history by sharing stories of African American ballplayers in Minnesota, from the 1870s to the 1960s, through photos, artifacts, and spoken histories passed through the generations. Author Frank White’s own father was one of the top catchers in the Twin Cities in his day, a fact that White did not learn until late in life. While the stories tell of denial, hardship, and segregation, they are highlighted by athletes who persevered and were united by their love of the sport.
For The Love Of The Game
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Author : Mark Vancil
language : en
Publisher: Crown
Release Date : 1998
For The Love Of The Game written by Mark Vancil and has been published by Crown this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Photographs combine with Jordan's personal anecdotes and reminiscences to chronicle the life and times of the great basketball player, detailing his college and professional career, the murder of his father, and the business of basketball
For The Love Of The Game
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Author : Murray Barnett
language : en
Publisher: Boolarong Press
Release Date : 2015-04-14
For The Love Of The Game written by Murray Barnett and has been published by Boolarong Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-14 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Queensland State of Origin legends are indelibly printed on the minds of rugby league supporters – Lewis, Meninga, Lockyer… They are lauded for their contributions to the greatest game of all and rightfully so. But what about all the great players who played for Queensland before Origin? They are not so easily remembered, but this does not mean their status should be in any way diminished. This book is a tribute to their courage, dedication and spirit – and to their love of the game.
The Love Of The Game
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Author : Mark Chapman
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2016-11-03
The Love Of The Game written by Mark Chapman and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-03 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
BBC sports presenter Mark Chapman is no longer in his physical prime. There is an argument to suggest he has never been in his physical prime. Now in his forties, he is facing a world of knee replacements and ever-expanding waistlines, whilst his children are thriving. There is huge pride that they are doing so well, mixed with a fair amount of jealousy that actually they are better at a wide range of sport than he ever was. He is passionate about sport and it has played a huge part in his life. His parents encouraged him from a very early age and he wants to pass the baton on to his son and daughters. Although there is every chance he might drop it and have a massive strop instead. He is also very aware of the huge changes in sport today compared to when he was growing up; and he is determined that his own attitude to his son and daughters' sport - be it football, netball, cricket or gymnastics - will be exactly the same. And he wants to shine a light on grass roots sports - the incredible and largely unsung contribution that volunteers make in the sporting commnity, without whom - for example - no professional footballer would be in the game today. Funny, touching, passionate about sport and parenthood, Mark Chapman paints sport as a touchstone for everything important: growing up, becoming a parent, enjoying family time, getting old, learning how to win (and how to lose gracefully), the legacy we all hope to leave our children; in short, life and all that goes into it.
The Love Of The Game
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Author : Bradley Ambridge
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2010-09-04
The Love Of The Game written by Bradley Ambridge and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-09-04 with categories.
It seemed a simple enough idea : take over the running of an amateur football team in West London...Except - hold on a minute - that's not a simple idea at all. And when you throw in a team of ex-convicts, aggressive Turks, bizarre injuries, local tourist attractions, the British weather, Russian mergers, extremely overweight rugby players, Vinnie Jones impressionists and ludicrous amounts of travelling, you quickly arrive at a lot more than you bargained for.
For The Love Of The Game
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Author : Nancy B. Bouchier
language : en
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Release Date : 2003-01-31
For The Love Of The Game written by Nancy B. Bouchier and has been published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-01-31 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Nancy Bouchier traces the increasing importance of amateur sport to Woodstock and Ingersoll, two small nineteenth-century Ontario towns, revealing its intricate ties to urban boosterism and middle-class culture. Focusing on civic holiday celebrations, the establishment of organized clubs for cricket, baseball, and lacrosse, and the rise of spirited urban sports rivalries, Bouchier shows that small town interest in sports was much more than a pale imitation of the sporting life of Canada's major urban centres.
I Love This Game
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Author : Patrice Evra
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2021-10-28
I Love This Game written by Patrice Evra 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 2021-10-28 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
'Excellent and compellingly honest' Alyson Rudd, The Times In I Love This Game, the long-awaited autobiography of Patrice Evra, the former Manchester United and France star looks back on a remarkable life and career. Having played alongside some of the club's greatest legends, such as Ryan Giggs, Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and Paul Scholes, in one of United's most successful eras, Evra has now found a new role as an in-demand pundit and social media star. But, as he reveals in this frank, often shocking, but always compelling memoir, beneath the surface things were not so simple, and he had to fight all the way to get to the top. Initially, it was football that saved him from being sucked into the gang culture of his tough neighbourhood of Les Ulis in the suburbs of Paris. Then, once he achieved his dream of becoming a professional, he had to deal with racism and a notorious dispute with Luis Suarez; he also became a central figure in the infamous ‘strike’ by the France national team in the 2010 World Cup; and there was the moment he launched an attack against a Marseille fan while warming up. ‘I Love This Game’ has become Evra’s catchphrase. Throughout this wonderful book, his passion for his sport shines through and there are revealing and entertaining behind-the-scenes insights about the players and managers he’s worked with, from Sir Alex Ferguson to Paul Pogba, who knows him as Uncle Pat. With infectious enthusiasm and sharp observation, Evra takes the reader where few football autobiographies dare to tread.
For Love Of The Game
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Author : Michael Shaara
language : en
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Release Date : 1999
For Love Of The Game written by Michael Shaara and has been published by Turtleback Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Sports stories categories.
The cult classic baseball novel by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Killer Angels is now a major motion picture starring Kevin Costner. The book features a special Introduction by Shaara's son, Jeff, who wrote the bestsellers Gods and Generals and The Last Full Measure, continuing the story of The Killer Angels.
If You Love This Game
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Author : Andre Dawson
language : en
Publisher: Triumph Books
Release Date : 2012-05-01
If You Love This Game written by Andre Dawson and has been published by Triumph Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-01 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Reflecting on his accomplishments, his colleagues, and the future of baseball, Andre Dawson tells the story of his four-decade career as a player and executive in this intimate memoir. Seriously injured at a young age, Dawson struggled with chronic pain throughout his career and was only seriously scouted by the Montreal Expos during college. Overcoming these odds, he went on to be named the National League Rookie of the Year in 1977, earn eight All-Star appearances, seven Gold Gloves, and a Most Valuable Player Award. This behind-the-scenes look at a dedicated player's journey from a segregated Miami neighborhood to the fabled halls of Cooperstown offers fans a window into the psyche of a fan favorite.
Love In The Game
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Author : Caitlin Goerlich
language : en
Publisher: Caitlin Goerlich
Release Date : 2021-11-19
Love In The Game written by Caitlin Goerlich and has been published by Caitlin Goerlich this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-19 with Fiction categories.
Growing up, Gabriella Sanchez had the perfect life. She had the best of friends, she went to a good school, and she had great parents. That was, until her father, the captain of an NHL team, was murdered in front of her at a game. Along with losing her dad, she lost her love for hockey—something she shared and enjoyed with her father. Now older, Gabriella attends college and works at her mother’s diner, going through the motions of daily life but still filled with grief. Her best friend convinces her to attend a hockey game, determined to bring back the old Gabriella. Jeremy Duncan, the best rookie player in the NHL, is drawn to Gabriella as soon as he sees her in the stands. Once he learns of her past, he’s driven to revive her love in the game … and maybe win over her heart in the process. Can Gabriella overcome the pain from her past to see all the beauty and love life has to offer in her future?