The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives: Thematic
Jackson, Kenneth T. / Markoe, Arnold / Jackson, Kenneth T.
Packed with original biographies of 500 athletes, team owners, sports promoters and coaches, this new set covers both living and deceased individuals from the 19th century to the present day. Published in alphabetical sequence with appendixes listing subjects by sport and by era, it enables users to do research easily on a particular sport or decade. Also includes a comprehensive index. Among those profiled are Hank Aaron, Rod Carew, Phil Jack...