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Biographical Dictionary of American Sports: 1992-1995 Supplement for Baseball, Football, Basketball, and Other Sports
Contributor(s): Porter, David L. (Author)

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ISBN: 0313284318     ISBN-13: 9780313284311
Publisher: Greenwood
OUR PRICE: $87.15  

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: May 1995
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Annotation: The sixth volume of the Biographical Dictionary of American Sports, this supplement includes entries on 616 major figures in baseball, football, basketball, and other sports.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Reference
- Biography & Autobiography | Sports
- Sports & Recreation
Dewey: B
LCCN: 94027941
Age Level: 13-17
Grade Level: 8-12
Physical Information: 1.8" H x 6.37" W x 9.5" L (3.01 lbs) 848 pages
Review Citations: ALA Ref Srces for Small/Med Li 01/01/2000 pg. 237
 
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The sixth volume of the Biographical Dictionary of American Sports, this supplement provides biographies for 616 athletes, coaches, managers, officials, administrators, writers, and broadcasters who have played an active role in American sports or helped to promote them. Most of the entries are from team sports, including baseball (202), football (181), and basketball (58). Some entries treat individual sports, including track and field (29), golf (14), and tennis and other racquet sports (16). Other sports covered include ice hockey, horse racing, boxing, swimming, bowling, skating, shooting, wrestling, skiing, and cycling. Thirty women athletes are included.

 
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