Sportsbiografier

The Life and Death of Andy Ducat tells the story of one of England's earliest sporting heroes. He played football for Woolwich Arsenal, Aston Villa and Fulham while representing Surrey CCC at cricket. Capped for England at football and cricket, Andy Ducat was famous. It is time for a new generation of sports fans to discover his story.

A ';humbling, inspiring... deeply emotional' biography of the boxing legend who held the heavyweight world championship for more than eleven years (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). Known as the Brown Bomber, Joe Louis defended his heavyweight title an astonishing twenty-five times. Through the 1930s, he got more column inches of newspaper coverage than President Roosevelt. At a time when the boxing ring was the only venue where black and white could meet on equal terms, Louis embodied Black America's hope for dignity and equality. And in 1938, his politically charged defeat of German boxer Max Schmeling made Louis a national hero on the world stage. Through meticulous research and first-hand interviews, acclaimed biographer Randy Roberts presents a complete portrait of Louis and his outsized impact on sport and country. Digging beneath the simplistic narratives of heroism and victimization, Roberts reveals an athlete who carefully managed his public image, and whose relationships with both the black and white communitiesincluding his relationships with mobsterswere deeply complex. ';Roberts is a fine match with his subject. He supports with powerful evidence his contention that Louis's impact was enormous and profound.' The Boston Globe

BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER MANCHESTER UNITEDAlex is the most up-to-date biography of Sir Alex Ferguson-the most decorated manager in British football history.Find out how he recovered from his brain surgery in 2018.Why he appointed David Moyes as his successor.How livid he was when Moyes was sacked ten months later.What he thought of Louis van Gaal's tenure as Manchester United manager. What he thought of Jose Mourinho's reign. And just how big a role he played in the appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.This book also takes a deep dive into Alex's relationship with the Glazer family and how he views the work carried out by Ed Woodward.From nought to eighty, this is the most complete biography ever written about Sir Alex Ferguson.¿¿¿¿¿Eamonn Holmes (Respected broadcaster and friend of Alex Ferguson):"A portrait of a genius for anyone wanting to know what makes Fergie tick. This is the Fergie factor explained."¿¿¿¿¿Ken Doherty (World champion snooker player and friend of Alex Ferguson):"A fitting and wonderful tribute to the greatest football manager of all time."¿¿¿¿¿Mike McGrath (The Daily Telegraph):"A terrific journey through an incredible life."

Walter Smith was one of the most talked about and respected managers in British football. This insightful biography casts a reflective and analytical eye over his life and career, examining this shrewd professional through the many highs and lows that he has experienced as a player and manager.

The Edinburgh University Hare and Hounds club of the 1960s was one of the most successful Scottish cross country teams in the history of the sportThis is their story

The Legend is the remarkable autobiography of Steve Ward, the world's oldest ever professional boxer and a multiple Guinness World Record holder. A very serious foot injury sustained in a freak accident at work eventually led to Steve planning to kill himself, before he bounced back to win a world title in his very last fight, at 64 years of age.

"My Hidden Race" is the story of Olympic medallist Anyika Onuora, who stood on the podium at every major championship in athletics. In the era of the Black Lives Matter and Me Too, this is an unflinching testimony of what it takes to pursue your dreams as a Black British woman against all odds.

A compelling resource for sports enthusiasts, Jesse Owens: A Life in American History places the life and athletic accomplishments of Jesse Owens within the context of race and American history in the early 20th century.The year 2020 marks the 40th anniversary of the death of one of the greatest track and field athletes in intercollegiate and Olympic history. This book examines Jesse Owens' upbringing, religious and spiritual life, and collegiate years and includes an examination of race, politics, and Nazi Germany as a backdrop to the 1936 Olympics. It also considers Owens' personal economic hardships after his triumph at the Olympic Games, his death, and his legacy. This biography series title will appeal to general readers, history buffs, and sports enthusiasts. Chapters are organized around the major developments in Jesse Owens' life, from his birth in Oakville, Alabama in 1913 to his death in Tucson, Arizona in 1980, and all of his groundbreaking athletic achievements in between. Primary source documents, sidebars, a timeline, and a bibliography provide valuable additional information for readers. The final chapter, "Why Jesse Owens Matters," explores his cultural and historical significance.

The fully updated autobiography of football's bling king Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink - the outspoken Dutch goalscorer extraordinaire, and former Leeds, Chelsea and Middlesbrough striker, now playing for Charlton.