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Sports Close-Up Books

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Cover for Johnny Unitas and the Long Pass

Traces Johnny Unitas' career in college and professional football.

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Cover for Willie Mays, Most Valuable Player

A brief biography of the baseball star who spent most of his career with the Giants and was twice named Most Valuable Player.

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Cover for Fran Tarkenton, Scrambling Quarterback

A biography of a football player who has been star quarterback for the New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings.

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Cover for Bobby Orr, Star On Ice

A biography of the award-winning hockey player, groomed from his youth to play for the Boston Bruins.

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Cover for Ernie Banks, Home Run Slugger

A biography of the star batter for the Chicago Cubs, elected by the fans as "Greatest Cub Player of All Time."

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Cover for Roberto Clemente and the World Series Upset

A biography of the first Latin player to be elected to Baseball's Hall of Fame.

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Cover for Gale Sayers, Star Running Back

A biography of the star running back, a former Chicago Bear, part-time stockbroker, journalist, and coach at the University of Kansas.

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Cover for Bobby Hull, Hockey's Golden Jet

Follows Bobby Hull's ice hockey career from his first pair of skates through his Stanley Cup victories to his job as a player-coach.

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Cover for Billie Jean King, Tennis Champion

A biography of Billie Jean King, American tennis champion who has helped popularize women's tennis.

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A brief biography of the Atlanta Braves' star hitter who attained the 3,000th base hit of his career in 1970.

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ISBN: 913940100

A biography of O. J. Simpson, Heisman trophy winner, who has become a well-known professional football player.

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Cover for Evel Knievel, Daredevil Stuntman

The life of Evel Knievel, professional motorcycle stuntman who will try jumping over almost anything, including the Snake River Canyon.

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A brief biography of the figure skating champion who turned professional by signing a contract with the Ice Follies.

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ISBN: 913940356

A biography of the tennis star who was named Female Athlete of the Year in 1975.

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Cover for Muhammad Ali, Boxing Superstar

Follows Muhammad Ali through his Golden Glove Championships, his Olympic gold medal, and his continued winning as a professional boxer.

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Cover for Frank Robinson
ISBN: 913940143

A biography of Frank Robinson, who, after a successful career as a professional baseball player, became the first black manager in the major leagues.

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Cover for Phil Esposito, The Big Bruin

A biography of Phil Esposito, who has set several league records while playing with the Boston Bruins.

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Cover for Arthur Ashe, Dark Star Of Tennis

A biography of the black tennis champion who won the men's singles title at Wimbledon in 1975.

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Cover for Evonne Goolagong
ISBN: 913940127

Evonne Smasher from Australia.

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Cover for Pelé, World Soccer Star

Book by May, Julian

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