Brenner, Richard J

Recounts memorable World Series contests, including the 1955 series between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Yankees, the 1975 series between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox, and the 1986 series between the New York Mets and the Boston Red Sox.

Biographies of Shaquille O'Neal, whose size led to his first being noticed and whose skill led to his being offered a multi-million dollar contract with the Orlando Magic, and of Larry Johnson, whose success with the Charlotte Hornets has enabled him to help children in his old neighborhood.

Recounts the memorable World Series contests of 1955, 1975, 1985, 1986, 1987, and 1988.

Includes statistics for 2000 and predictions for the 2001 football season.