Stout, Glenn

"Sports Illustrated" columnist Rick Reilly selects nearly thirty works of American sports writing to represent the best of the genre from the year 2001; also includes biographical notes and a list of other notable 2001 pieces.

Contains twenty-three articles selected by the editors as the best in sports writing for 1999, and includes biographical notes about the authors.

Presents a chronicle of over one hundred years of Boston Red Sox baseball, from the teams inception in 1901, and winning its fifth World Series in 1918, through it recent championship in 2004, describing the most popular players, teams, coaches, fans, and events. Includes illustrations.

For diehard sports fans and general readers alike, this premier sports anthology brings together the finest writing on sports.

Discusses the professional and personal life of the baseball star who plays with the Seattle Mariners.

A brief biography of the life and career of the basketball superstar and center for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Chronicles the life of basketball star Michael Jordan, discussing his childhood, schooling, early basketball career, legendary years with the Chicago Bulls, retirement, and other related topics.

Chronicles the life and career of skateboarder Tony Hawk, discussing his impact on his sport, and describes skateboarding's history as a sport.

Chronicles the life of baseball great Jackie Robinson, covering the entire span of his career, both before and after he made history on April 15, 1947 by becoming the first African-American to play in the major leagues.