A history of American sports in 100 objects
By: Cait Murphy
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 371
ISBN-13: 9780465097746
Subjects: Miscellanea; Sports; History
Description: "From nearly forgotten heroes like Tad Lucas (rodeo) and Tommy Kono (weightlifting) to celebrities like Amelia Earhart, Muhammad Ali, and Michael Phelps, Cait Murphy tells the stories of the people, events, and things that have forged the epic of American sports, in both its splendor and its squalor. Stories of heroism and triumph rub up against tales of discrimination and cheating. These objects tell much more than just stories about great games--they tell the story of the nation"--Amazon.com.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-350) and index.