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.


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!


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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."


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.


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.


Title: Lebron James - The Rise of a Star
Author: David Lee Morgan Jr.
Summary: Could he be the heir to the Air Jordan throne?


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.