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1	Death in the Afternoon more books like this by Ernest Hemingway Still considered one of the best books ever written about bullfighting, "Death in the Afternoon" is an impassioned look at the sport by one of its true aficionados. It reflects Hemingway's conviction that bullfighting was more than mere sport and reveals a rich source of inspiration for his art. The unrivaled drama of bullfighting, with its ... see all copies from £1.75! new only from £5.46! \| signed copies \| first editions
2	Beyond Basketball: Coach K's Keywords for Success more books like this by Mike Krzyzewski (Read by), Jamie K Spatola The Duke University men's basketball team has served as the gold standard in college athletics for well over two decades .and that's all because of the extraordinary impact of Mike Krzyzewski, the highly-respected coach of the Duke squad. Coach K's reputation as a teacher of young men has transcended his extraordinary success as a coach. The Duke ... see all copies from £4.71! new only from £4.71! \| signed copies \| first editions
3	Look at Life from a Deer Stand more books like this by Steve Chapman Musician-song writer Steve Chapman is also an avid deer hunter who finds that the hours of waiting in the woods for his moment provides "think time" to reflect on nature, meaning, and God. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £7.16!
4	Dances with Trout more books like this by Gierach Written by the author of "Where the Trout Are All as Long as Your Leg", "Sex, Death and Flyfishing" and "Trout Bum", this book covers where John Gierach roams, from Alaska to Texas to Scotland, in search of good fishing and even better fish stories. The author's observations included experiences such as getting lost, anticipating a storm, fishing ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £8.85! \| signed copies \| first editions
5	Tropic of Hockey: My Search for the Game in Unlikely Places more books like this by Dave Bidini From Toronto to China, Dubai to Transylvania and back, a hilarious, moving account of one man's quest for "pure hockey." see all copies from £5.46! new only from £5.61! \| signed copies \| first editions
6	Death Taxes and Leaky Waders: A John Gierach Fly-Fishing Treasury more books like this by John Gierach, Glenn Wolff (Illustrator) "Death, Taxes, and Leaky Waders" collects forty of John Gierach's finest essays on fishing from six of his books. Like all his writing, these essays are seasoned by a keen sense of observation and a deep knowledge and love of fishing lore, leavened by a wonderfully wry sense of humor. Gierach often begins with an observation that soon leads to ... see all copies from £5.46! new only from £10.07! \| first editions
7	Best American Sports Writing of the Century more books like this by David Halberstam (Introduction by), Glenn Stout (Foreword by) These 50 pieces of exemplary 20th-century American sports writing, selected by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David Halberstam, include works by Jimmy Cannon, Red Smith, Damon Runyon, and Frank Deford. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £12.36! \| first editions
8	The Longest Silence: A Life in Fishing more books like this by Thomas McGuane From the river in his backyard to the holiest waters of the fly-fisher's world, Thomas McGuane's obsession takes him to Ireland, Montana, Argentina, New Zealand and Russia. "The Longest Silence" shows what a life dedicated to sport reveals about life. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £9.48! \| signed copies \| first editions
9	Let Me Tell You a Story: A Lifetime in the Game more books like this by John Feinstein, Red Auerbach Red Auerbach is the architect and mastermind behind one of the most dominant franchises in professional sports history, the Boston Celtics. The cigar-chomping Auerbach wasn't a passive bench coach, but an aggressive, demanding and often volatile mentor who coached 11 Hall of Famers and led Boston to 10 Eastern Division titles in 16 years. Auerbach ... see all copies from £1.51! new only from £5.46! \| first editions
10	Values of the Game more books like this by Bill Bradley, Phil Jackson (Foreword by) " In many ways basketball was a lens through which I looked at life-- I had learned to make judgments about character from what I saw players do on the court." "-- Bill Bradley" Bradley, former U.S. senator and presidential candidate and member of two championship New York Knicks teams, returns to the scene of his first career, and first passion ... see all copies from £2.73! new only from £4.06! \| signed copies \| first editions
11 view cover	Hate Mail from Cheerleaders: And Other Adventures from the Life of Reilly more books like this by Rick Reilly As a senior writer for "Sports Illustrated" and the only opinion columnist in the magazine's 40-year history, Reilly's level-headed and often hilarious approach has earned him a devoted readership. This collection presents the best of Reilly: unforgettable sporting moments, favorite columns, and unpublished pieces. see all copies from £5.49! new only from £8.50! \| first editions
12 view cover	Stories of the Old Duck Hunters more books like this by Gordon MacQuarrie "Masterpieces you can read over and over" is how the Washington Post reviewed MacQuarrie's engaging, timeless stories of the misadventures of the Old Duck Hunters Association, Inc. (The "Inc". stands for incorrigible.) Here are 53 classic hunting and fishing stories, some from sporting magazines of the 1930s and 1940s, and including unpublished ... see all copies from £12.69! new only from £12.69!
13 view cover	Hunter's Fireside Book more books like this by Hill see all copies from £5.75! new only from £38.22! \| signed copies \| first editions
14 view cover	A Few Seconds of Panic: A 5-Foot-8, 170-Pound, 43-Year-Old Sportswriter Plays in the NFL more books like this by Stefan Fatsis The "New York Times"-bestselling author of "Word Freak" chronicles his attempts to become a placekicker in the NFL. As he sharpens his skills, he gains surprising insight into the daunting challenges--physical, psychological, and intellectual--that pro athletes must master. see all copies from £10.75! new only from £14.22! \| first editions
15 view cover	Beyond the Game: The Collected Sportswriting of Gary Smith more books like this by Gary Smith Sportswriter Gary Smith collects 15 of his best pieces--most of which were published in Sports Illustrated magazine. His profiles of both famous and unknown people in sports reveal the range of experience at the professional, collegiate, and high school levels. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £6.14! \| signed copies \| first editions
16 view cover	The Life of Reilly: The Best of Sports Illustrated's Rick Reilly more books like this by Rick Reilly In the last 15 years as a senior writer for "Sports Illustrated", Rick Reilly has covered every' aspect of the sporting life, from tennis moms to Lakers-obsessed Jack Nicholson. This collection presents the best of Reilly: unforgettable sporting moments, favorite columns and unpublished pieces. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £6.66! \| signed copies \| first editions
17 view cover	Breaks of the Game more books like this by David Halberstam Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Halberstam writes of one year with the Portland Trail Blazers, profiling coaches and players on and off the court, and providing a view of the business side of basketball. see all copies from £10.24! first editions
18 view cover	Bloody Confused!: A Clueless American Sportswriter Seeks Solace in English Soccer more books like this by Chuck Culpepper Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the world's most devoted sports fans, a two-time Pulitzer Prize nominee explores the vibrant landscape of English soccer with piercing wit and penetrating insight. see all copies from £9.46! new only from £9.46!
19 view cover	It's How You Play the Game: The Powerful Sports Moments That Taught Lasting Values to America's Finest more books like this by Brian Kilmeade This follow-up to Kilmeade's runaway bestseller "The Games Do Count" collects inspirational tales of moments in sports that changed the lives of players, parents, pros, CEOs, and some of the greats of history. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £5.46! \| first editions
20 view cover	All Fishermen Are Liars: True Tales from the Dry Dock Bar more books like this by Linda Greenlaw Veteran deep-sea fisherman Greenlaw relays true fishing stories--swapped with other seafarers at the Dry Dock Bar--on such topics as the most eccentric crew member, the funniest episode, the biggest fish, the wildest night at sea and more. see all copies from £5.46! new only from £5.46! \| signed copies \| first editions
21 view cover	A Listening Walk...and Other Stories more books like this by Gene Hill, Tom Hennessey (Illustrator) see all copies from £11.78! new only from £11.78! \| signed copies \| first editions
22 view cover	More Stories of the Old Duck Hunters more books like this by Gordon MacQuarrie "Masterpieces you can read over and over" is how the Washington Post reviewed MacQuarrie's engaging, timeless stories of the misadventures of the Old Duck Hunters Association, Inc. (The "Inc". stands for incorrigible.) Here are 53 classic hunting and fishing stories, some from sporting magazines of the 1930s and 1940s, and including unpublished ... see all copies from £10.31! new only from £12.69!
23 view cover	We Would Have Played for Nothing: Baseball Stars of the 1950s and 1960s Talk about the Game They Loved more books like this by Fay Vincent A great Father's Day gift, this second volume of oral histories from former Major League Baseball Commissioner Vincent covers the 1950s and 1960s, the era when baseball expanded across the country. 40 b&w photographs throughout. see all copies from £13.92! new only from £13.92! \| first editions
24 view cover	Paper Lion: Confessions of a Last-String Quarterback more books like this by George Plimpton This paperback edition commemorates the 40th anniversary of the original publication of this sports classic. see all copies from £4.78! new only from £5.46! \| first editions
25 view cover	Everything They Had: Sports Writing from David Halberstam more books like this by David Halberstam, Glenn Stout (Editor) This work delivers the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist's unique vision of sports, with an intimate and personal collection that reveals the ideals of a culture steeped in integrity, loyalty, and character. see all copies from £8.15! new only from £10.18!

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