Libby, Bill

A biography of the controversial baseball player who has led teams to five pennants and four World Series championships and who has been Most Valuable Player in two World Series and his own league.

Introduces the basic techniques of swimming and diving in recreation, exercise, and competition. Includes the history of swimming, safety factors, apparel, and introduces swimming sports such as skin diving and scuba diving.

Examines the lives and careers of nine racing drivers who have won the Indianapolis 500 more than once.

Brief biographies of twelve stock car drivers including Lee and Richard Petty, Pops Turner, A. J. Foyt, and Bobby Allison.

Profiles of five home run heroes: Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, Jimmy Foxx, Ted Williams and Willie Mays.

The life story of Joe Louis, heavyweight champion boxer, with the complete history of his career in the ring.