This new title takes a close look at significant sports figures from around the globe and throughout history. Covering more than 600 individuals--both those famous for their accomplishments on the field as well as those infamous for their exploits off the field--"Notable Sports Figures includes biographical profiles of athletes, coaches, team executives and media figures from all sports. For each entrant, essays cover early life and personal information, including contact information where available; career in sport; and commentary on the enduring significance of the individual. Other features include an introductory essay discussing the importance of sport in society; a chronology of significant sporting events; an appendix of majot sports awards and championships; and sport, nationality, subject and name indexes.
- ISBN:
- 9780787666286
- 9780787666286
- Category:
- Biography: sport
- Format:
- Hardback
- Publication Date:
- 01-08-2003
- Language:
- English
- Publisher:
- Gale Research International, Limited
- Country of origin:
- United Kingdom
- Dimensions (mm):
- 280x220mm
- Weight:
- 6.99kg
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