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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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Jackie Robinson was the first black man to play in Major League Baseball in decades. Robinson might not have been the most talented black baseball player at the time, but he certainly was the only player with the strength and determination to mold history. Complete with historic photos, timeline, glossary, news articles, and more. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
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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.
8) The Rock
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In the world of pro wrestling, the personalities are larger than life. This title introduces one of the biggest stars in the industry. With colorful tales of his journey from childhood dreams to title belts of today, plus a timeline, glossary, and more, this book is a can't miss for readers looking to pin down exciting information about their favorite wrestler. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint...
10) John Cena
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In the world of pro wrestling, the personalities are larger than life. This title introduces one of the biggest stars in the industry. With colorful tales of his journey from childhood dreams to title belts of today, plus a timeline, glossary, and more, this book is a can't miss for readers looking to pin down exciting information about their favorite wrestler. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint...
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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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"For years, people doubted pro soccer would ever catch on in the South. After the Miami and Tampa Major League Soccer teams folded in 2001, there wasn't an MLS team in the region for a very long time. It took the owner of the Atlanta Falcons ten years to convince MLS to let him have a team. Then it cost over one billion dollars to build a new stadium for football and soccer. When Atlanta United FC began playing, fans thought it was worth it. Today...
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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.
14) Triple H
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A brief overview of the life and career of professional wrestler Triple H.
15) Rey Mysterio
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A biography of the California-born Mexican-American wrestler who has helped popularize "lucha libre", the masked Mexican style of free wrestling.
16) Undertaker
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In the world of pro wrestling, the personalities are larger than life. This title introduces one of the biggest stars in the industry. With colorful tales of his journey from childhood dreams to title belts of today, plus a timeline, glossary, and more, this book is a can't miss for readers looking to pin down exciting information about their favorite wrestler. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint...
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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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