“We Want Fish Sticks: The Bizarre and Infamous Rebranding of the New York Islanders”
This book review examines that horrible stretch in the New York Islanders organization starting with a hideous looking logo.
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“Bjorn Borg and the Super Swedes” by Mats Holm and Ulf Roosvald
This is a wonderful book about the Golden Era of Tennis during the 1970s through 1990s when Borg, Edberg, and Wilander ruled professional tennis.
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From Ghetto to Glory: The Story of Bob Gibson
This book by Bob Gibson and Phil Pepe details many of the adversities that the Hall of Fame pitcher had to endure as a black athlete.
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“Baseball: The Writer’s Game” By Mike Shannon
The book “Baseball: The Writer’s Game” written by Mike Shannon is a collection of interviews from 17 authors of baseball books.
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“Collision of Wills: Johnny Unitas, Don Shula, and the Rise of the Modern NFL”
This book by Jack Gilden, “Collision of Wills: Johnny Unitas, Don Shula and the Rise of the Modern NFL” deals with how they didn’t get along.
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“Women on the Move: The Forgotten Era of Women’s Bicycle Racing”
This book goes back to 1895 and chronicles a seven-year period when women in America began racing bicycles in competition.
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“Pigskin Nation: How the NFL Remade American Politics”
This book chronicles the life of American football from the 50’s and 60’s when it was considered brutal to how the politics change it to a success.
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“Bob Feller: Ace of the Greatest Generation”
This is a book about pitcher Bob Feller and his rise from American Legion baseball to the American League where he was a fireballing pitcher.
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“A Franchise on the Rise: The First Twenty Years of the New York Yankees”
This book deals with the first twenty years of the New York Yankees franchise from the “honest graft” days to the success of today.
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“Dream Like a Champion- Wins, Losses and Leadership the Nebraska Volleyball Way”
“Dream Like a Champion- Wins, Losses and Leadership the Nebraska Volleyball Way” is a book that guides an aspiring coach to examine their methods.