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A Jockey's Life: the Biography of Lester Piggott 1st Edition/1st Printing

by Francis, Dick

Condition
Used - Fine in Fine dust jacket
Edition
First American Edition; First Printing
Published
1986
Binding
Hardcover
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New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1986. First American Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A signed first american edition/first printing in fine condition with a dust-jacket of equal condition. Book is signed and inscribed by author "Daphne - hi!" The wrapping around the dust-jacket indicates that the edition is autographed. The binding of… Read more about this item
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Bill Madden: My 25 Years Covering Baseball's Heroes, Scoundrels, Triumphs  and Tragedies

Bill Madden: My 25 Years Covering Baseball's Heroes, Scoundrels, Triumphs and Tragedies

by Madden, Bill

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Used - Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
Published
2004
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9781582615295
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[s. I. ]: Sports Publishing L. L. C.. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2004. Hardcover. 1582615292 . An edition in Near Fine condition with little soiling in a scuffed alike dust-jacket ; Bill Madden's memoir of his 25 years covering baseball's heroes, scoundrels, triumphs, and tragedies is a joy to read. Madden's writing is engaging… Read more about this item
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When the Game is on the Line  - 1st Edition/1st Printing

When the Game is on the Line - 1st Edition/1st Printing

by Horrow, Rick

Condition
Used - Fine in Fine dust jacket
Edition
First Edition; First Printing
Published
2003
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9780738208077
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Cambridge, MA: Perseus Publishing. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0738208078 . A Fine first edition/first printing signed by author Rick Horrow on the half-title page, in an alike dust-jacket; Rick Horrow tells the story of a young man who is forced to confront the demons of his past in order to… Read more about this item
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Nothing but Net: Just Give Me the Ball and Get out of the Way - 1st Edition/1st Printing

by Walton, Bill with Gene Wojciechowski

Condition
Used - Fine in Fine dust jacket
Edition
First Edition; First Printing
Published
1994
Binding
1/4 Cloth
ISBN
9781562827939
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New York: Hyperion. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 1562827936 . A Fine first edition/first printing in an equally lovely dust-jacket with a tiny mark by the author's name on the front dust-jacket. The volume is inscribed and signed by author Bill Walton; In Nothing but Net, Bill Walton shares his… Read more about this item
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Rome 1960: The Olympics that Changed the World

by Maraniss, David

Condition
Used - Fine in Fine dust jacket
Edition
First Edition; First Printing
Published
2008
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9781416534075
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New York, London, Toronto, And Sydney: Simon & Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1416534075 . A handsome first printing of the first edition in an equally unblemished dust-jacket; The 1960 Rome Olympics were a watershed moment in world history. Hosted by Italy, these games showcased the best athletes from all… Read more about this item
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Sandy Koufax: A Lefty's Legacy

by Leavy, Jane

Condition
Used - Fine in Fine dust jacket
Edition
Eighth Printing
Published
2003
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9780060195335
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New York: Harpercollinspublishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. Eighth Printing. Hardcover. 0060195339 . A Fine first edition/first printing in a like dust-jacket; Legendary left-handed pitcher Sandy Koufax has been retired for more than forty years, but his legend remains as one of the greatest pitchers of all time. In this biography, Jane Leavy tells the story… Read more about this item
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God in My Corner: A Spiritual Memoir  - 1st Edition/1st Printing

God in My Corner: A Spiritual Memoir - 1st Edition/1st Printing

by Foreman, George

Condition
Used - Fine in Fine dust jacket
Edition
First Edition; First Printing
Published
2007
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9780849903144
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Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0849903149 . A Fine first printing of the first edition in equally unblemished dust-jacket, signed and inscribed by author George Foreman; George Foreman's memoir, God in My Corner, is a compelling read that tells the story of his life journey and how… Read more about this item
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LT: Living on the Edge  - 1st Edition/1st Printing

LT: Living on the Edge - 1st Edition/1st Printing

by Taylor, Lawrence

Condition
Used - Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
Edition
First Edition; First Printing
Published
1987
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9780812917031
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New York: Times Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0812917030 . A Near Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket with some bumping to boards and soiling, signed by author Lawrence Taylor; LT: Living on the Edge is a book about a teenage boy who is living… Read more about this item
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Getting Up and Down  - 1st Edition/1st Printing

Getting Up and Down - 1st Edition/1st Printing

by Venturi, Ken and Michael Arush

Condition
Used - Fine in Fine dust jacket
Edition
First Edition; First Printing
Published
2004
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9781572436060
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Chicago: Triumph Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1572436069 . A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket, signed and inscribed by author Ken Venturi on ffep; In this book, Ken Venturi and Michael Arush vividly depict the creative process of designing and building a stairway. They take… Read more about this item
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Now Pitching Bob Feller  - 1st Edition/1st Printing

Now Pitching Bob Feller - 1st Edition/1st Printing

by Feller, Bob with Bill Gilbert

Condition
Used - Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
Edition
First Edition; First Printing
Published
1990
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9781559720052
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New York: Carol Publishing Group. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1559720050 . A Near Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket, signed by author Bob Feller on half-title page; tells the story of one of the most accomplished pitchers in baseball history. Bob Feller was a… Read more about this item
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On the Run  - 1st Edition/1st Printing

On the Run - 1st Edition/1st Printing

by Wills, Maury

Condition
Used - Fine in Fine dust jacket
Edition
First Edition; First Printing
Published
1991
Binding
1/4 Cloth
ISBN
9780881846409
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New York: Carroll & Graf Publishers, Inc.. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0881846406 . A Fine first printing of the first edition in equally Fine dust-jacket, signed by author Maury Wills directly on the title page; The remarkably candid story of one of baseball's most talented players of the … Read more about this item
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In Quest of Gold  - 1st Edition/1st Printing

In Quest of Gold - 1st Edition/1st Printing

by Ryun, Jim

Condition
Used - Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
Edition
First Edition; First Printing
Published
1984
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9780060670214
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San Francisco: Harper & Row, Publishers. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1984. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060670215 . A Near Fine first printing of the first edition in alike price-clipped dust-jacket with some edgewear, signed and inscribed by author Jim Ryun on the title page; In Quest of Gold traces Ryun's amazing rise from… Read more about this item
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A Golfer's Life  - 1st Edition/1st Printing

A Golfer's Life - 1st Edition/1st Printing

by Palmer, Arnold, with James Dodson

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Used - Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
Edition
First Edition; First Printing
Published
1999
Binding
1/4 Cloth
ISBN
9780345414816
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New York: Ballantine Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0345414810 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; Arnold Palmer was the first golfer to earn more than a million dollars in his career. He, skillfully assisted by golf writer… Read more about this item
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Shaq Uncut - 1st Edition/1st Printing

by O'Neal, Shaquille [, with Jackie MacMullan]

Condition
As New
Edition
First Edition; First Printing
Published
2011
Binding
Full-Leather
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Norwalk, CT: Easton Press. As New. 2011. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. A stunning limited publication of the first edition preceding the trade edition. As New condition, still in its original shrink-wrap. SIGNED by author and basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal; Shaq was one of the most unique players in the history of the basketball, bigger than life.… Read more about this item
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My 55 Ways To Lower Your Golf Score  - 1st Edition/1st Printing

My 55 Ways To Lower Your Golf Score - 1st Edition/1st Printing

by Nicklaus, Jack

Condition
Used - Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
Edition
First Edition; First Printing
Published
1964
Binding
Hardcover
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New York: Simon & Schuster. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1964. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in Very Near Fine dust-jacket with only slightly chipped edges; Jack Nicklaus, the "Golden Bear, " had already established himself as one of the great golfers of all time, even though he… Read more about this item
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My Great Predecessors - Part II  - 1st Edition/1st Printing

My Great Predecessors - Part II - 1st Edition/1st Printing

by Kasparov, Garry

Condition
As New in As New dust jacket
Edition
First Edition; First Printing
Published
2003
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9781857443424
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London: Everyman Chess. As New in As New dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 185744342X . First edition in unread As New condition in alike dust-jacket, this copy is SIGNED by Kasparov on title page; Kasparov's biographies of the icons of chess places these champions in a fascinating historical, political, and cultural context. He explains… Read more about this item
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The Gashouse Gang: How Dizzy Dean, Leo Durocher, Branch Rickey, Pepper  Martin, and Their Colorful, Come-from-Behind Ball Club Won the World  Series--and America's Heart--During the Great Depression  - 1st  Edition/1st Printing

The Gashouse Gang: How Dizzy Dean, Leo Durocher, Branch Rickey, Pepper Martin, and Their Colorful, Come-from-Behind Ball Club Won the World Series--and America's Heart--During the Great Depression - 1st Edition/1st Printing

by Heidenry, John

Condition
Used - Very Good+ in Near Fine dust jacket
Edition
First Edition; First Printing
Published
2007
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9781586484194
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New York: Public Affairs. Very Good+ in Near Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1586484192 . A smart first edition/first printing in Very Good+ condition with gift inscription to front free end paper and underlined passages throughout the text in Near Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear; The Gashouse Gang is a book about the… Read more about this item
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Breaking the Surface
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Breaking the Surface

by Louganis, Greg with Eric Marcus

Condition
Used - Fine in Fine dust jacket
Edition
First Edition; Seventh Printing
Published
1995
Binding
1/4 Cloth
ISBN
9780679437031
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New York: Random House. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; Seventh Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0679437037 . An attractive first edition/later printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Greg Louganis directly on the title page; Breaking the Surface is the story of Greg Louganis's life after the Olympics and his struggles to maintain… Read more about this item
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Giants - 1st Edition/1st Printing

by Summerall, Pat

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As New
Edition
First Edition; First Printing
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Full-Leather
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Norwalk, CT: Easton Press. As New. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. A most attractive first edition/first printing preceding the Trade edition in As New condition, still in original shrink wrap. SIGNED by author Pat Summerall; Former professional football player and sports commentator Pat Summerall played for the New York Giants from 1958 to 1961. In Giants… Read more about this item
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Come To Win  - 1st Edition/1st Printing

Come To Win - 1st Edition/1st Printing

by Williams, Venus with Kelly E. Carter

Condition
As New in As New dust jacket
Edition
First Edition; First Printing
Published
c2010
Binding
1/4 Cloth
ISBN
9780061718250
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New York: Amistad. As New in As New dust jacket. c2010. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0061718254 . First edition, first printing in As New condition in alike dust-jacket, SIGNED by champion tennis player and author Venus Williams; Business leaders, artists, doctors, and other visionaries on how sports can help you top your profession. Contributors include… Read more about this item
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