Immortals of American Sport – serie

The Immortals of American Boxing celebrates our greatest ever fighters. It chooses the best of the best from over a century of the sport's colorful history. Renowned boxing writer Don Stradley selects his top 15 boxers and then delves into the careers of the true greats. Legendary fighters selected and profiled include pre-war figures Jack Dempsey and Joe Louis, plus the modern era's Mike Tyson and George Foreman. And the greatest of them all: Muhammad Ali. The book tells the remarkable stories behind each immortal's rise to the top and the adversity faced through their lives.

Fully illustrated profiles of the most legendary American golfers.The Immortals of American Golf celebrates the greatest golf pros to hail from the U.S. It takes the Immortals concept made famous elsewhere in the sporting world and applies it to the club-and-ball game, delving into the history of legends. Michael Purkey selects his top 18 golfers, then shines a spotlight on their victory-filled careers. Renowned golfers selected and profiled include: Bobby Jones, Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Sam Snead, and Walter Hagen. The book tells the remarkable stories behind each Immortal's rise to the top and the adversity faced through their careers.

Explore the fascinating history of familiar American tennis icons and discover what makes them legendary.Immortals of American Tennis examines the esteemed tennis players who have emerged from American soil to grace the racquet-and-ball sport. From Venus and Serena Williams to John McEnroe, the U.S. has arguably given the game more immortals collectively than any other country.

This fully illustrated book profiles and celebrates the greatest motocross riders competing in the US.The Immortals of US Motocross celebrates the greatest motocross riders from the U.S. and their contributions to the thrilling sport. It takes the Immortals concept, which is famous elsewhere in the sporting world, and applies it to off-road racing . Award-winning motorcycle journalist and historian Larry Lawrence selects his top motocross Immortals and shares the remarkable stories of both pioneering and contemporary riders. Each athlete is profiled in a dedicated chapter, which includes career statistics and multiple action images. Additionally, there is a chapter for honorable mentions featuring riders who narrowly missed being recognised as Immortals, and list of all-time AMA National Motocross Champions.