Sports heroes and legends

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Peyton Manning

2008
A biography of Peyton Manning, the championship quarterback with the Indianapolis Colts, discussing his early life, college career, and professional accomplishments.

Doug Flutie

2008
A biography of football quarterback Doug Flutie that chronicles his childhood and careers in three different professional leagues. Includes personal and professional statistics, a glossary, a bibliography, and resources.

Joe DiMaggio

2006
Presents a brief biography of the baseball legend, Joe DiMaggio, who hit safely in fifty-six games during the 1941 season. Includes photographs.

Jesse Owens

2006
Offers a brief overview of the life and career of Jesse Owens, discussing his childhood, his running career, and his triumph at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin.

Hank Aaron

2006
Presents a brief biography of, Hank Aaron, the Hall of Fame baseball player who broke Babe Ruth's career home run record. Includes photographs.

Willie Mays

2011
Chronicles the life and baseball career of center fielder Willie Mays.

Josh Gibson

2011
A biography of Josh Gibson that discusses his childhood, baseball career in the Negro League, achievements, legacy, and other related topics.

Jim Thorpe

2008
Chronicles the life and achievements of Native American athlete Jim Thorpe from his childhood in Oklahoma, to the Olympics, to his career in professional baseball and football.

Eli Manning

2008
Photographs and easy-to-follow text details the life and professional football career of Eli Manning, and covers his achievements while starting as the quarterback for the New York Giants.

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