Name: The 100 Most Important Sporting Events in American History
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Author: Freedman, Lew
ISBN: 9781440835742

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The 100 Most Important Sporting Events in American History

Type

Physical Book

Author

Lew Freedman

Publisher

Greenwood

Language

English

Pages

416

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

25.7 x 17.5 x 3.0 cm

Weight

1.07 kg.

ISBN13

9781440835742

Synopsis "The 100 Most Important Sporting Events in American History"

This engaging and informative work highlights the 100 biggest moments in the history of American sports, illustrating powerful connections between sporting events and significant social issues of the time. In this homage to sports history, author Lew Freedman compiles athletic feats that caught fans off guard, inspired awe, and left viewers on the edge of their seats, all while making an impression on the world at large. Freedman ranks 100 of the greatest moments in sports, reflecting on the dramatic impact of the events as well as their greater influence on American society of the time. The work showcases the social, historical, and cultural background of memorable games, teams, and athletes, highlighting the enduring value and importance of each selection. An introduction discusses the history of sports and explains the criteria for choosing the 100 sporting events in the book. Fascinating, little-known facts punctuate entries, such as how the athletic accomplishments of Jackie Robinson and Joe Louis helped ease racial tensions in the United States; why the passage of Title IX changed gender relations in the United States forever; and which technologies have altered the way Americans view sport. Content also traces the tremendous advancements of safety gear in sports, from the batting helmet and catchers' shin guards in baseball, to the hardshell helmet and face guard in football, to the face mask for goalies in hockey.

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