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Saturdays in the fall are jam-packed with college football games. Passionate fans fill stadiums across the country. Millions more watch on live television. The pageantry and tradition in college football is as strong as ever. Inside College Football explores the history and traditions of the country's greatest programs, some of which have been around for more than a century. This book explores the Michigan State Spartans.
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"Maybe no team was more intimidating than the Soviet Union national team at the 1980 Winter Olympics. And maybe no team was less likely to beat them than the oddball collection of college and amateur players that made up the United States national team. What the world witnessed on the ice that day was nothing short of a miracle. Complete with historic photos, timeline, glossary, news articles, and more"--Publisher's description.
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Just seven years prior, Tiger Woods would not have been allowed to be a member at Augusta National Golf Club. But in 1997, Woods won the Masters there with an unbelievable 12-stroke lead. He would be the youngest and the first non-white player to don the green jacket. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
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The Boston-Celtics rivalry only intensified with the added rivalry of Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. The ultimate showdown between teams and the two players would take place at the 1979 NCAA Finals. Complete with historic photos, timeline, glossary, news articles, and more. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
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Great Pitchers of the Negro Leagues covers the best arms in black baseball. Take the mound for vivid accounts of legendary players such as Satchel Paige, Rube Foster, Topsy Hartsel, Smokey Joe Williams, Chet Brewer, Bullet Joe Rogan, Jose Mendez, Dick Redding, Leon Day, and Hilton Smith, as well as the great teams they threw for such as the Union Giants, American Giants, Lincoln Giants, Dayton Marcos, Homestead Grays, Pittsburg Crawfords, and Kansas...
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Find out more about the most exciting plays in NFL history. The title features informative sidebars, honorable mentions, a glossary, and further resources. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Readers will find out about the greatest comebacks in NBA history. The title features informative sidebars, honorable mentions, a glossary, and further resources. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Learn more about the greatest teams and the astounding losses that sent them home empty-handed. From the 2001 St. Louis Rams to the 2007 New England Patriots, each chapter highlights a major upset in sports' history. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
14) Clemson Tigers
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Readers will learn about the history of the football program at the Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina.
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Every autumn, Saturdays belong to college football. Passionate fans pack stadiums across the country. Millions more watch on live television. But the pageantry and traditions of college football are nothing new. Football teams have been representing colleges for more than a century. Inside College Football takes readers through the histories of some of the greatest programs, from the lowest lows to the biggest bowl victories. With fascinating facts...
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