Beckett Great Sports Heroes


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Assesses the career of one of the greatest athletes of our time.




Beckett Great Sports Heroes


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Examines the professional life of the superstar basketball player, including a checklist of his trading cards.




Frank Thomas


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Summary: Assesses the career of one of the biggest stars of baseball.




Great Sports Heroes


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Mickey Mantle is a giant among men, a living legend in the athletic world. And Beckett Great Sports Heroes: Mickey Mantle pays passionate tribute to the Yankee center fielder who ran with the speed of light and hit with the power of thunder. Lavishly illustrated in full color, each Beckett Great Sports Heroes volume features distinguished sports authorities assessing the career of one of the greatest athletes of our time. Each book is a piece of history, a celebration of a sports legend.... For eighteen years, the "Mick" was a baseball powerhouse, with twelve World Series appearances, 536 home runs, 1,509 RBIs, three MVP awards, and the Batting Triple Crown in 1956. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1974, hailed as one of the greatest players to ever swing a bat. BECKETT GREAT SPORTS HEROES Collect the series--your own personal Hall of Fame.




Troy Aikman


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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman is easily one of the best football players the world has seen. His powerful arm, accurate delivery, and winning attitude have led Dallas to victory in three out of the last four Super Bowls. Now Beckett Great Sports Heroes: Troy Aikman pays glowing tribute to this all-American champion. Lavishly illustrated in full color, each Beckett Great Sports Heroes volume features distinguished sports authorities assessing the career of one of the greatest athletes of our time. Each book is a piece of history, a celebration of a sports legend. . . . In six seasons as the Cowboys'leader, Troy Aikman has guided Dallas from the NFL cellar to three consecutive NFC Championship Games and back-to-back titles in Super Bowl XXVII and XXVIII. Aikman is one of the games most accurate passers; his career completion percentage is the third best in NFL history.




Joe Montana


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Joe Montana is one of the greatest quarterbacks the world has ever known. And Beckett Great Sports Heroes: Joe Montana pays fitting tribute to this athlete with the rapid-fire moves and the arm of steel. From his early days with Notre Dame where he showed the dedication, persistence, and courage that would earn him the title "the Comeback Kid" to his selection by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1979 NFL draft... From his rise to stardom in four Superbowls to the heart-stopping rally in Superbowl XXIII now known simply as The Drive... From his 1986 back surgery to the elbow injury that forced him to miss two full seasons to his triumphant return to the top of his game with the Kansas City Chiefs, and his retirement in 1995... Lavishly illustrated in full color, each Beckett Great Sports Heroes volume features distinguished sports authorities assessing the career of one of the greatest athletes of our time. Each book is a piece of history, a celebration of a sports legend.... BECKETT GREAT SPORTS HEROES Collect the series--your own personal Hall of Fame.




Anfernee 'Penny' Hardaway


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Orlando Magic point guard Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway continues to wow his legion of fans on the court. His outstanding skill and enviable abilities earned him a spot on the All-NBA First Team in only his second season in the league. Beckett Great Sports Heroes: Anfernee Hardaway pays fitting tribute to this spectacular player. Lavishly illustrated in full color, each Beckett Great Sports Heroes volume features distinguished sports authorities assessing the career of one of the greatest athletes of our time. Each book is a piece of history, a celebration of a sports legend. . . . At the University of Memphis, Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway was a star in the Great Midwestern Conference for two years and was named Conference Player of the Year, a First-Team All-American, and a finalist for the Naismith and Wooden awards. He recently played on the Dream Team III at the 1996 Olympics.




Sports Heroes, Feats and Facts


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Shaquille O'Neal


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Covers his basketball, endorsement, and music careers, other players' views, and his basketball cards




Great Sports Heroes


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