Sports Nonfiction Non-Fiction Title: 12 Greatest Rounds of Boxing: The Untold Stories Author: Ferdie Pacheco Summary: Ferdie Pacheco, also known as "The Fight Doctor," the longtime doctor and cornerman for Muhammad Ali, recounts the best dozen rounds ever fought in boxing. Call Number: 796.830973 Title: Bat Boy: My True Life Adventures Coming of Age with the New York Yankees Author: Matthew McGough Summary: Imagine getting your dream job: Bat Boy for the New York Yankees, plus the chance to meet your hero, Don Mattingly! Call Number: B McGough Title: Between a Rock and a Hard Place Author: Aron Ralston Summary: Pinned by a boulder to a canyon wall, Aron must decide if he should cut off his own arm to free himself when he realizes no one will be able to find him. Call Number: 796.522302 Title: Boxing in Black and White Author: Peter Bacho Summary: Through his own personal experiences, the author recounts the history of boxing and the champions who made it what it is today. Call Number: 796.8309 Title: Bruce Lee: the Celebrated Life of the Golden Dragon Author: Bruce Lee Summary: The legend of Bruce Lee does not die. This photographic essay recounts Lee's life, in his own words, from his Hong Kong childhood to his untimely death at the age of 33. Call Number: B LEE Title: Concrete Wave: The History of Skateboarding Author: Michael Brooke Summary: Brooke provides an in-depth account of the world of skateboarding from its beginnings to the stars of today. Call Number: 796.22 Title: Counting Coup: A True Story of Basketball and Honor on the Little Big Horn Author: Larry Colton Summary: Larry Colton follows Sharon Laforge during her senior year as the star player on a high school basketball team vying for the state championship, and also reveals the hard realities of her life on the Crow Reservation in Montana. Call Number: 796.32363 Title: Danny Harf: Wakeboarding Superstar Author: Christopher D. Goranson Summary: Wakeboarding is today's fastest growing water sport. In this photo-packed book, learn about Danny Harf, one of the new young stars of this X Games sport, as well as the history of the sport and the skills and equipment needed to wakeboard. Call Number: B HARF Title: ESPN SportsCentury Author: Michael MacCambridge editor Summary: Like only ESPN can do it, this book provides a decade-by-decade account of the sports, athletes, teams and issues that defined American sports in the 20th century. Call Number: 796.0973 Title: Favre Author: Brett Favre and Bonita Favre Summary: Brett Favre, arguably one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, gives an account of his career and the things that matter to him most. Call Number: B FAVRE Title: Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream Author: H.G. Bissinger Summary: High school football is an obsession in Texas, and the town of Odessa is no exception as the Permian Panthers experience a turbulent season, but still manage a run at the championship. Call Number: 796.33263 Title: Greatest: Muhammad Ali Author: Walter Dean Myers Summary: No one was quite like the young, brash fighter named Cassius Clay, who ultimately became "The Greatest," Muhammad Ali. Call Number: B ALI Title: Hank Aaron and the Home Run that Changed America Author: Tom Stanton Summary: While playing before sparse crowds at home in Atlanta and in packed stadiums on the road, African American ball player, Hank Aaron approached Babe Ruth's lifetime homerun record in 1974 with great dignity while receiving hate mail and death threats. Call Number: B AARON Title: Have Board Will Travel: The Definitive History of Surf, Skate and Snow Author: Jamie Brisick Summary: The title says it all... this book offers lots of great photos and great stories from the best of those who have used a board. Call Number: 797.32 Title: Hawk: Occupation, Skateboarder Author: Tony Hawk Summary: What's it like to be a professional skateboarder? Tony Hawk tells all. Also check out Between Boardslides and Burnout: My Notes From the Road by Tony Hawk. Call Number: B HAWK Title: Heart of a Champion: Celebrating the Spirit and Character of Great American Sports Heroes Author: Frank Deford Summary: What are the moments that define true champions? Author Frank Deford profiles some of the most famous athletes and teams to appear on a box of Wheaties. Call Number: 796.0922 Title: Home Is Everything: The Latino Baseball Story Author: Marcos Bretón Summary: Latino baseball players face a very difficult road getting to the Major Leagues, and Miguel Tejada, the 2002 American League MVP, is no exception. Call Number: 796.357092 Title: In the Paint: Tattoos of the NBA and the Stories Behind Them Author: Andrew Gottlieb Summary: Ever wonder what's on that NBA player's body? Learn why these players are "in the paint." Call Number: 796.323092 Title: It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life Author: Lance Armstrong Summary: The rise of Lance Armstrong, from his Texas boyhood to a devastating bout of cancer and his first improbable Tour de France victory, is recounted in this sports biography. Call Number: B ARMSTRONG Title: Jump: Sebastian Telfair and the High Stakes Business of High School Ball Author: Ian O'Connor Summary: The new stars of the NBA never see a college basketball court. Follow Telfair as he emerges from the Coney Island projects to become one of the latest teenage millionaires of the NBA. Call Number: B TELFAIR Title: Lebron James - The Rise of a Star Author: David Lee Morgan Jr. Summary: Could he be the heir to the Air Jordan throne? Call Number: B JAMES Title: Mirra Images: The Story of My Life Author: Dave Mirra with Mark Losey Summary: Get an intimate look at the life, times, tricks and bikes of one of the biggest of all BMX superstars. Call Number: B MIRRA Title: Monsters of the Mat Author: Robert Picarello Summary: How many Wrestlemanias has the Undertaker won? Get the inside story of the stars, both past and present, of Professional Wrestling. Call Number: 796.812092 Title: NASCAR Now Author: Timothy Miller and Steve Milton Summary: This comprehensive account of all things NASCAR introduces readers to the world of NASCAR, and then gives them the scoop on the top teams, top drivers, drivers to watch, and racing legends. Call Number: 796.720973 Title: NFL's Greatest: Pro Football's Best Players, Teams, and Games Author: Phil Barber and John Fawaz Summary: Learn about the greatest players, teams, games, and most important events in NFL history. Call Number: 796.33264 Title: Only the Strong Survive: the Odyssey of Allen Iverson Author: Larry Platt Summary: Is Iverson the bad boy of the NBA, or is he just misunderstood? Call Number: B IVERSON Title: Real Men Work in the Pits - a Life in NASCAR Racing Author: Jeff Hammond Summary: An insider describes the amazing world of NASCAR racing, both behind the scenes and in front of the audience. Call Number: B HAMMOND Title: Ride of My Life Author: Mat Hoffman Summary: Hoffman has suffered over fifty broken bones for the love of his sport. Through personal photos and stories, find out how he became one of the pioneering stars of BMX Call Number: B HOFFMAN Title: Soccer Handbook Author: Tom MacDonald Summary: Goal!!! This profile of the world's most popular sport includes the best clubs, teams, players and coaches in soccer history. Call Number: 796.33409 Title: Sports Bloopers: All-Star Flubs and Fumbles Author: Mark Huebner Summary: This book is filled with photos showing that even the best athletes can embarrass themselves on occasion. Call Number: 796 Title: Steve Raible's Tales from the Seahawks Sideline Author: Steve Raible Summary: Longtime Seahawks broadcaster, Steve Raible, recounts many colorful stories from the Seahawks' history, including the time mild-mannered Steve Largent drilled Broncos safety Mike Harden for a vicious hit earlier in the season. 1582611750 Also check out Sonny Sixkiller's Tales from the Huskies Sideline. Call Number: 796.33264 Title: Streetball - All the Ballers, Moves, Slams and Shine Author: Chris Palmer Summary: The Who, What, Where and How of the streetball game. Call Number: 796.323 Title: Sub-4:00: Alan Webb and the Quest for the Fastest Mile Author: Chris Lear Summary: Breathing new life into American track and field, Alan Webb ran the fastest high school mile in more than 34 years, then faced an even greater obstacle his freshman year in college. Call Number: B WEBB Title: Tour de France: the Illustrated History Author: Marguerite Lazell Summary: Lazell provides a year-by-year account of the world's greatest bicycle race, from its humble beginnings to the current Lance Armstrong era. Call Number: 796.640944 Title: Tributes: Remembering Some of the World's Greatest Wrestlers Author: Dave Meltzer Summary: Long before the WWE, many colorful individuals paved the way for the superstars of today in professional wrestling. Also check out Tributes II: Remembering More of the World's Greatest Professional Wrestlers by Dave Meltzer. Call Number: 796.812092 Title: Ultimate Martial Arts Encyclopedia: The Best of Inside Kung-fu Author: John R. Little and Curtis F. Wong, editors. Summary: Find here the histories, traditions, and myths of all the major martial arts styles, all in one book! Call Number: 796.8 Title: Up and Running: The Jami Goldman Story Author: Jami Goldman Summary: After losing her legs in a terrible accident, walking, let alone running, is the furthest thing from Jami's mind. Call Number: B GOLDMAN Title: Wideopen - A Life in Supercross Author: Jeremy McGrath with Chris Palmer Summary: How do you get to be a superstar of Supercross? Find out how MC became one of the "supergreats" of the sport. Call Number: B MCGRATH Title: Women's Soccer: The Passionate Game Author: Various Summary: Explore the major moments in women's soccer, including U.S. wins in the 1991 and 1999 Women's World Cup, along with profiles of some of the best players. Call Number: 796.334082 Title: World of BMX Author: J.P. Partland Summary: How did BMX biking progress from kids messing around with bicycles to a multimillion-dollar sport? What's the difference between Flatland, Street and Vert? All these questions, plus more, are answered here. Call Number: 796.62