
- 224 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
The Story of Basketball In 100 Photographs
About this book
Relive the greatest moments in basketball history through stunning photography. This visual journey captures the evolution of basketball, from its humble beginnings to its global phenomenon status. Featuring iconic photographs and stories, this collection celebrates the sport's most beloved personalities and unforgettable events.
Explore the rich history of men's, women's, and college basketball, with vivid images of legends like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Larry Bird, Stephen Curry, Diana Taurasi, and Lisa Leslie. Discover the rivalries, championships, and defining moments that have shaped the game.
Story of Basketball in 100 Photographs is perfect for basketball fans of all ages who want to relive the magic of the game and learn about its remarkable history. With exquisite anecdotes and a focus on basketball's increasingly global character, this is a must-have for any sports enthusiast.
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Table of contents
- Contents
- 1891 to 1966: Beginnings
- THE FATHER OF THE GAME
- THE ORIGINAL CELTICS
- THE TAYLOR TRUNKS
- THE NEW YORK RENS
- THE NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE
- THE BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
- A GENTLE GIANT
- THE ALL AMERICAN RED HEADS
- A FORWARD BEFORE HIS TIME
- BREAKING THE COLOR BARRIER
- HOUDINI OF THE HARDWOOD
- THE FIRST MVP
- THE TOUGHEST JOB IN BASKETBALL
- THE CENTURY MARK
- THE SATIN TIGER
- OSCAR VS. WEST
- CLASH OF THE TITANS
- RED
- 1969 to 1978: The Game Evolves
- BIG LEW
- THE CAPTAIN
- A NEW BRAND OF BASKETBALL
- CLYDE
- BIG RED
- SHOOTING STAR
- PISTOL PETE
- SKYWALKING
- THE WOMEN’S PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE
- 1980 to 1998: Larry, Magic and Michael
- LARRY LEGEND
- THE DOCTOR WAS ALWAYS IN
- HEAD OF THE CLASS
- CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARDS
- THE GODFATHER
- BIRD VS. MAGIC
- A STAR IS BORN
- SIR CHARLES
- THE ENVELOPE, PLEASE
- THE LION IN WINTER
- A TRAILBLAZING GLOBETROTTER
- THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT
- AIR TIME
- THE HUMAN HIGHLIGHT FILM
- THE SHOT
- THE BAD BOYS
- TEAM-LESS IN SEATTLE
- THE DREAM TEAM
- A TALE OF TWO CITIES
- BATTLE OF THE BIGS
- SHAQ DIESEL
- THE RINGMASTER
- THE ANSWER
- THE WORM
- THE START OF SOMETHING BIG
- A SPARK IN L.A.
- HEIR APPARENT
- KOBE TAKES MANHATTAN
- A FITTING FAREWELL
- 1999 to 2012: The Next Generation
- THE TWIN TOWERS
- THE BIG TICKET
- LIFTOFF
- THE ZEN MASTER
- AN UNEASY ALLIANCE
- THE YEAR OF YAO MING
- SEVEN SECONDS OR LESS
- A HISTORIC FIRST DECADE
- BOSTON’S BIG THREE
- OPENING ACT
- ANOTHER TITLE FOR TAURASI
- A BIRD IN FLIGHT
- THE HEATLES
- LOB CITY
- EMPIRE STATE OF MIND
- A MAVERICK IN DALLAS
- MR. CLUTCH
- A THUNDEROUS TRIO
- LINSANITY
- CHICAGO’S VERY OWN
- 2013 to 2023: A Decade of Legendary Performances
- A BIG THREE
- POP AND TIMMY
- THE BEARD
- A NEW TYPE OF OWNER
- A THUNDERSTORM IN OKC
- THE BLOCK
- A MIRACLE IN MINNESOTA
- WHEN THE RICH GOT RICHER
- KING OF THE TRIPLE DOUBLE
- FAMILY AFFAIRS
- GONE TOO SOON
- MOORE THAN ENOUGH
- THE GREEK FREAK
- DAME TIME
- THE SHOT (CANADIAN EDITION)
- THE WARRIORS DYNASTY
- MAKING A STATEMENT
- BUBBLE-ICIOUS
- IT’S GOTTA BE THE SHOES
- A DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY
- CHANGING THE GAME
- VIVE LA FRANCE
- COMING HOME
- THE JOKER
- Copyright