Buckley, James

This book presents the stories behind some of the NFL's greatest records, including information on players, Super Bowls, and records players would like to forget.

Discusses the role of the running back in the sport of football, and looks at some of the most memorable running backs in the history of the National Football League.

Contains photographs, career profiles, and statistics for fourteen National Football League players judged to be the best of the best.

Profiles the life of William Bradley, a Princeton University Rhodes Scholar and NBA All-Star who was a successful basketball player for the New York Knicks before becoming a United States Senator.

Tells the stories of ten landmarks in the history of hockey, including the 1942 Stanley Cup win for the Toronto Maple Leafs, the 1980 Olympic gold medal game between the United States and Russia, and the career of Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux.

Recounts ten high points in the history of football, including the first NFL Championship game to be televised, the "Immaculate Reception" by Franco Harris in 1972, and the comeback by the Buffalo Bills in the 1993 AFC play-off game.

Introduces the four teams that since 2002 are the American Football South Conference of the National Football League.

Presents an overview of what monster trucks are, what it is like to drive one, and details of and rules for monster truck competitions.

A history of the Super Bowl, including chapters on stadiums, television broadcasts, and notable plays.

Chronicles the rise of Jeremy Lin from his high school and college years up to his place with the New York Knicks and describes the years of hard work and practice that brought him that success. Includes color photos.