Sportsbiografier

One of Ireland's greatest sportspeople reflects on his life.

An awe-inspiring reminder of the greatness inside everyone.

Give it to Moore, He Will Score! is the biography of the iconic Ian Storey-Moore. The most sought-after striker in the land, his sensational on-off transfer from Nottingham Forest to Derby County left Brian Clough unable to speak to him for two decades. Joining Manchester United instead, injury cruelly cut short his career.

The pages of my debut autobiography Choices and Consequences are inspired by the events of my life. I wrote this book to enlighten, inform and empower others to be keenly aware of their daily choices. Dealing with consequences allows us to navigate through our daily lives and paint a picture of how we do or do not want our lives to appear. However, we all know individuals who want to paint our picture for us or give their interpretation of us as if it were gospel. All of us have enough going on in our personal lives that we must each direct our attention to the Brush and Canvas of our own portrait. Regardless of what others think, say, or believe, every individual must make his or her own CHOICES and reap the resulting CONSEQUENCES. As the sun rises each day, we all have CHOICES to make. By the time the sun sets, we sometimes face the CONSEQUENCES for each one of our CHOICES. There is no question that God is the "Ultimate Decision Maker" and "Consequence Giver", but He allows us to navigate through our daily lives and paint a picture of what we want our lives to look like, or how they should not look.

Calvin Peete is the first-ever biography of an often-overlooked PGA star, one of the best Black golfers in history. His story is unprecedented in the world of golf: born to a family of migrant laborers, Peete dropped out of school, went to work picking crops, first swung a golf club at the age of 23¿and rose to the top of the PGA.

The first contemporary biography of Dr. Edwin Bancroft Henderson, a civil rights activist who, as a coach, athlete, administrator, and author, is credited with introducing the game of basketball to Black players, coaches, and the media.

National Hunt Champion trainer Nicky Henderson OBE shares behind-the-scenes stories of the 12 most extraordinary thoroughbreds that have defined his glittering career. The book features exclusive contributions from Sir AP McCoy, Barry Geraghty, John Francome, Mick Fitzgerald, Sam Waley-Cohen, Richard Dunwoody, Nico de Boinville and others.

To Cap It All is the story of legendary Port Vale manager John Rudge, who managed the side for a record 19 years before crossing the great Potteries divide to join rivals Stoke City. It lifts the lid on the ups and downs of six decades of professional football, from the depths of the Division Four to the Premier League and Europe.

Cotton, Cricket and Football is the story of Billy Cook, one of Lancashire's most colourful sportsmen of the pre-war era. Billy played to win but most of all he played for money, in a town where everyone earned it the hard way. A hard-tackling full-back, he arguably made a bigger impact on the world-famous Lancashire League than any other player.

Phenomenon: The Life & Career of Brazil's Ronaldo tells the rip-roaring story of the greatest number nine in football history, from his native Rio to the pinnacle of club and international football. It's an astonishing tale, a meteoric rise followed by jubilant highs, crushing lows and a redemption fit for Hollywood.

Join expert tennis journalist Dominic Bliss, for an up-close look at the unbelievable talent of a player destined for greatness. Djokovic's extraordinary achievements, include iconic moments such as becoming the first man in the Open Era to achieve a double Career Grand Slam in singles, and the only man in tennis history to be the reigning champion of the four majors at once across three different surfaces.

Discover the untold stories of basketball's most promising stars who were overshadowed by the weight of expectations in "Shadows of Greatness: The Troubled Journeys of Number 1 Draft Picks (1960-1980)." This captivating and thought-provoking book takes you on a journey through the rise and fall of these extraordinary athletes, shedding light on their struggles, triumphs, and the lasting impact they left on the NBA.In an era when the NBA was undergoing a transformation, these number 1 draft picks were hailed as the future of the sport. But behind the glitz and glamour of their selection lay a complex web of challenges that tested their mettle both on and off the court. From Bill McGill's electrifying rise to prominence to Dwight Jones' battle for recognition in a highly competitive era, each player's story is a testament to the immense pressures and obstacles they faced.Drawing from extensive research and in-depth interviews, "Shadows of Greatness" unveils the hidden narratives that shaped these athletes' lives. Delve into the anticipation surrounding their selection, as dreams collided with the harsh realities of professional basketball. Experience the exhilarating moments of brilliance overshadowed by inconsistency, the relentless pursuit of success plagued by adversity, and the agonizing decisions that ultimately led to their decline and retirement.But this book is more than just a collection of individual stories. It uncovers the common themes and lessons that resonate throughout their experiences, offering valuable insights for aspiring athletes, sports enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by the human spirit's resilience. Through the highs and lows, triumphs and disappointments, these players teach us the true meaning of perseverance and the delicate balance between potential and expectation."Shadows of Greatness" is a captivating exploration of the human side of basketball, revealing the price paid by those who dared to reach for greatness. Engaging and insightful, this book will leave you captivated, inspired, and reflecting on the impact of ambition and the enduring legacy of these extraordinary athletes.Unveil the untold stories. Discover the shadows behind the greatness. Get your copy of "Shadows of Greatness: The Troubled Journeys of Number 1 Draft Picks (1960-1980)" and embark on a remarkable journey through the captivating world of basketball's forgotten heroes.

One wintry afternoon in 1943, a solitary airman lies injured and exhausted in an inflatable life raft.

In national treasure Dame Kelly Holmes' most personal book yet, she tells the true story behind her extraordinary life from army recruit to Olympic hero and much- loved TV personality.

The compelling, little-known story of Charlie Sifford, the first Black golfer to get his PGA card, and Stanley Mosk, a crusading civil rights attorney and California Supreme Court justice, who together made history by taking on the PGA and the Caucasian Only clause in its bylaws.

In his long-awaited, official autobiography, All In, Joel Selwood reveals the grit, determination, and personal sacrifice behind his AFL success at the Geelong Football Club. Joel Selwood's remarkable leadership is well-known across AFL football. Announcing his retirement at the end of the 2022 season, Selwood will not only go down in history as an icon of the game ‿ a record breaker ‿ but also as a selfless leader who supported his team through one of the club‿s most successful periods in its history. After Selwood was made captain of the team in 2012, Geelong made the finals in all but one season, playing in seven preliminary finals and two Grand Finals ‿ culminating in Geelong's tenth premiership in 2022. Easier said than done.  Now, for the first time, Selwood tells his story in his own words.  All In relives the highs of Selwood‿s proudest career moments, but also the lows battling the physical and personal challenges in his life, from his infamous knee injury and long recovery to the impact of COVID-19 on the AFL 2020 and 2021 seasons. For the first time, Selwood also describes the bravery, disappointment and celebration entering the IVF merry-go-round with his wife, Brit, to finally have their son, Joey Victor Selwood. A Geelong supporter who grew up to play his entire professional career with the Cats, Joel Selwood is a true AFL legend of our times. Â

The third book in Jonathan Week¿s Yankees trilogy contains an abundance of anecdotes, statistics, and other little known facts about the Yankee Clipper, Joe DiMaggio.

If at one time the Dallas Cowboys were America''s Team, Roger Staubach was America''s Quarterback. Roger the Dodger was a real-life embodiment of apple pie, world championships, and role models. Staubach was a Heisman Trophy winner at Annapolis who served four years as a naval officer before going on to a stellar eleven-year career with the Dallas Cowboys that included four NFC championships and two Super Bowl titles. Considered the master of the two-minute offense and late-game comeback, Staubach eventually earned a spot in the Cowboys'' illustrious Ring of Honor and, ultimately in 1985, the Pro Football Hall of Fame.If ever there was a perfect meshing of franchise, coach, and on-field leader, it was the silver-white-and-blue Cowboys of the seventies with Tom Landry strolling the sidelines in his trademark fedora and the unflappable Staubach barking signals. He led the NFL in passing five times, and when he retired at age thirty-seven he departed the game in possession of the highest quarterback rating of all time. After his retirement from football, he pretty much left the game behind, forsaking a shot at coaching or television commentary to focus his energies on the corporate world as chairman and CEO of the Staubach Company, a diversified commercial real estate company.Roger Staubach: Captain America is an oral history of Staubach''s life, times, and career. It is told in the words of dozens of former teammates and opponents, friends, business associates, civic leaders, acquaintances, and others who have known him over the years. Staubach turned sixty in 2002, and this book offers a touching and telling testimonial to a true American hero and role model.

The FBI files on Muhammad Ali in the two volumes which make up this collection were released in four batches from December 2016, six months after the boxer's death. While some FBI documents on Ali are still unavailable, there remains a massive body of material of almost 1,000 pages, reproduced here in its entirety. In his extensive Introduction, Josh Keen seeks to explain the FBI's motivations for recording the activities of the late boxer throughout the 1960s and beyond, and outlines the main factors which caused him to be considered politically subversive and worthy of such surveillance. Keen is the first to analyse them in a scholarly way in their biographical and historical context, and shows that no one has yet really come to grips with the Ali evidence and how much it contributes, not only to Ali's biography but also to our understanding of the FBI in the period and within the wider history of the 1960s. He argues convincingly that the FBI's attention to Ali was not merely part of its broader investigation of the Nation of Islam movement to which Ali belonged. It was pursued and extended because of Ali's outspoken challenges to white America and the Vietnam War and the effect his words and actions had as the most famous sportsman in the world. By engaging with the historiography on the FBI, Keen explores how perceptions of the federal agency have changed as its shield of secrecy has been gradually dissolved. Particular focus is placed upon the overbearing influence on its activities of the Bureau's Director, J. Edgar Hoover, especially in its counter-intelligence program. Keen shows how Ali acted 'subversively' on multiple fronts, and how these must therefore be seen in the context of Hoover's own personal beliefs about what America should look like and what sort of behaviour could be tolerated. Exploring the FBI's reaction to Ali's involvement in the 'semi-religious group', the Nation of Islam, reveals Hoover's anxieties over Ali's devotion to Elijah Muhammad's interpretation of Islam, as well as his radical standpoint on race relations. Keen's analysis of the correlation between FBI surveillance and Ali's increasingly public anti-Vietnam War stance also highlights the significance of Ali's politically symbolic refusal to join the armed forces, and of the movement that he stirred.

The FBI files on Muhammad Ali in the two volumes which make up this collection were released in four batches from December 2016, six months after the boxer's death. While some FBI documents on Ali are still unavailable, there remains a massive body of material of almost 1,000 pages, reproduced here in its entirety. In his extensive Introduction, Josh Keen seeks to explain the FBI's motivations for recording the activities of the late boxer throughout the 1960s and beyond, and outlines the main factors which caused him to be considered politically subversive and worthy of such surveillance. Keen is the first to analyse them in a scholarly way in their biographical and historical context, and shows that no one has yet really come to grips with the Ali evidence and how much it contributes, not only to Ali's biography but also to our understanding of the FBI in the period and within the wider history of the 1960s. He argues convincingly that the FBI's attention to Ali was not merely part of its broader investigation of the Nation of Islam movement to which Ali belonged. It was pursued and extended because of Ali's outspoken challenges to white America and the Vietnam War and the effect his words and actions had as the most famous sportsman in the world. By engaging with the historiography on the FBI, Keen explores how perceptions of the federal agency have changed as its shield of secrecy has been gradually dissolved. Particular focus is placed upon the overbearing influence on its activities of the Bureau's Director, J. Edgar Hoover, especially in its counter-intelligence program. Keen shows how Ali acted 'subversively' on multiple fronts, and how these must therefore be seen in the context of Hoover's own personal beliefs about what America should look like and what sort of behaviour could be tolerated. Exploring the FBI's reaction to Ali's involvement in the 'semi-religious group', the Nation of Islam, reveals Hoover's anxieties over Ali's devotion to Elijah Muhammad's interpretation of Islam, as well as his radical standpoint on race relations. Keen's analysis of the correlation between FBI surveillance and Ali's increasingly public anti-Vietnam War stance also highlights the significance of Ali's politically symbolic refusal to join the armed forces, and of the movement that he stirred.

True Distance is a collection of essays by a long distance runner about his impressions of running on tracks and roads and hills and beaches in the Pacific Northwest and numerous other places.

This book is the English translation of the Spanish 1st edition of Clemente, vigente vibrante siempre, published in Puerto Rico in 2021. It is an updated edition. In it we have several details as a ballplayer, testimonies, and anecdotes of his personality formation. A true Puerto Rican jibaro, noble and humanitarian. He is our ambassador of Puerto Rican culture in the world not with power nor money, but with dignity ethical deeds. A model to be imitated world- wide. This what this book is about, including details and anecdotes that con rm a great ballplayer and a greater human being.

Lee Craigie is one of Scotland's great bike racers. In Other Ways to Win she tells her story of discovering the freedom of cycling while at school, of her journey to becoming a national mountain bike champion and her life after racing on cycling adventures around the world, and encouraging other women through her work with the Adventure Syndicate.