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New York: Fleet Publishing Corporation, 1964. Hardcover. Good/good. Gray cloth hardcover with dustjacket. No statement of edition, 1964 is the only date. A good copy with general wear at the corners and spine ends, light soiling to the gray covers. Text is clean and unmarked and the binding is solid though lacking in tightness. Unclipped jacket with a $3.95 price point is in good conly condition. Much scuffing to the panels and a 2" tear at the top of the rear panel. White rear panel is browned and soiled, short chips at the head and heel of the spine panel. 116 pp., some black and white photos at center. An early biography of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, with one of his poems gracing the rear dustjacket panel.

Michigan: Zondervan, 2017. First printing. Hardcover. Very Good/very good. Signed and inscribed on the title page "To: Jim Love Sanya Richards-Ross." Hardcover 1st edition in jacket. Very good with minor bending at the heel of the spine. A clean, straight, tight copy of this title in bright jacket, unclipped but with matching bending at the spine heel. 203 pp., some full color photos at center. The story of America's gold medalist in the 400 meter, nicely signed.

California: Regal Books, 2003. First printing. Hardcover. Good/good. Signed and inscribed inside the book on the first blank, "For Les Best Wishes - John Wooden." Red hardcover 1st edition in dustjacket. A good only copy with heavy wear at the corners and spine ends. Interior is better - unmarked other than a notation on the top of the front pastedown "Read 10-2007" Binding is solid. Unclipped jacket is bright but with bending at the tips of the spine panel and folds, some light soling to the front cover. 172 pp., 60 inspirational bits from legendary coach John Wooden.

New York: Broadway Books, 2003. Second printing. Hardcover. Very Good/very good. Blue hardcover in dustjacket. Signed without inscription across the dustjacket by Lance Armstrong. The signature has minor rubbing from shelving, now protected in a mylar sleeve to prevent further loss. Book with minor wear at the spine ends, jacket with a bit of wear at the edges of the rear panel. A clean, tight copy in a signed unclipped dustjacket. 2nd printing, 246 pp.

New York: Gotham Books, 2010. First edition. Hardback. Very Good/very good. Tan hardcover 1st edition in dustjacket. Signed without inscription by OSU basketball coach Craig Robinson on the title page. A very good copy with minor wear at the board edges and bruising at the heel of the spine. Binding solid, text clean and unmarked. Unclipped dustjacket with Autographed copy sticker to the base of the front panel. General wear at the jacket edges, no tears. 256 pp., some black and white photos.

Illinois: Sports Publishing L.L.C., 2002. Hardcover. Very Good/very good. Hardcover in jacket, signed and inscribed by both authors on the front free-endpaper. "Burney - Congratulations on your Idaho ride. You're a true inspiration All the Best - George Thomas." and "Burney, Aim high, ride hard & have fun. See you in Idaho next year! Jeff Welsch August 2003." A very good copy with a bit of bumping to the head of the spine - both book and jacket. Interior is clean and solid, with the inscriptions being the only markings. Jacket is bright with some light scuffing and a couple small spots of soil. 167 pp., some b/w maps and photos. The inspirational story of Thomas' rides and recovery from a brutal accident.

New York: HarperResource an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2004. First edition. Hardcover. Good/good. Signed and inscribed on the title page in black sharpie, "Dear Sultana Dreams do come true! Brandi Chastain 6 USA." Red and black hardcover 1st edition in dustjacket. A good copy with hard bumps to the spine tips and general shelf-wear to the board edges. Binding and hinges are tight and pages are clean and unmarked. Unclipped dustjacket with matching bumping at the spine tips and wavering to the panel edges - a bright jacket with a bit of scuffing to the rear panel. 197 pp., some photos, Chastain's celebration of sport and the need to bring the fun back to the game.

Alabama: E-BookTime, LLC, 2008. First edition. Paperback. Very Good. Softcover, signed and inscribed by the author on the half-title page, "Kyle - never give up! David Espinoza." Minor discoloration at the top of the front panel, otherwise a clean bright copy of this title with minimal shelf wear. 195 pp., and inspiring story of an Oregon family and their sports triumphs in the face of a family death.

New York: St. Martin's Press, 2006. First edition thus. Hardcover. Good +/very good. Signed by the author in a child-like hand, "To Gary & Arlene, Rachael S," across the front endpaper. Blue hardcover, 1st revised edition in dustjacket. A good to very good copy with bumps and bending at the spine tips. Solid binding and hinges - a clean copy. Unclipped jacket is also near to very good with matching bumps at the spine tips and some creasing to the flaps. 276 pp., some black and white photos. The inspiring story of a legally blind sled racer and her tackling of the Iditarod.

New York: Carlton Press Corp., 1996. First edition. Near Fine/very good. Black hardcover 1st edition in dustjacket. A near fine copy with minor wear at the heel of the spine. Clean, tight and unmarked. Unclipped dustjacket is very good with short tears at the back panel edges and wear at the spine heel and folds. 219 pp., recollections of a classic rider on the professional circuit in the 1950s.

Oregon: Inkwater Press, 2006. Paperback. Good. Signed and inscribed by the author on the title page, "To Dericha here's to the journey. Clint Morrison Eugene Marathon 2007." A good only copy, no indication of printing. Heavy wear at the cover edges with minor peeling of the cover lamination in a couple of spots - not egregious. Interior is much better - clean and unmarked in a solid binding with no creases or weak spots. 235 pp., Morrison's stories of running marathons on all 7 continents.

New Jersey: Fleming H Revell Company, 1986. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/near fine. Brown hardcover 1st edition in dustjacket. Signed and inscribed without personalization on the front free endpaper, "Keep the faith! Neil Lomax Col. 3:17." A near fine copy in like dustjacket - clean, straight and tight as if unread. Minor darkening to the light colored jacket panels and a couple small dark spots to the top of the boards. 224 pp., black and white photos at center. Lomax's tale of Christian life as an NFL quarterback for the Cardinals.

Connecticut: The Lyons Press, 2004. First edition. Hardcover. Good +/good. Blue hardcover 1st edition in dustjacket. Signed without inscription by the author on the title page. General edgewear and spine ends bending in. Text unmarked, but with a small stain to the top of the front endpaper and a bit of soiling to the rear endpapers. A couple page corners bent down. Unclipped jacket has the price marke out. Jacket with matching edgewear and bending at the tips of the spine panel, staining to the inside of the spine panel but not visible externally. Rear jacket flap creased. 309 pp., indexed, the story of Blackie Schwamb and his amazing talent at the game.

New York: Atria Books, 2010. Second printing. Hardcover. As New/near fine. Blue hardcover, 2nd printing in dustjacket. Signed without inscription by Olympic medalist Apolo Ohno on the half title page. An as new copy with minor shelf-wear. Beautiful and bright, binding tight. 292 pp., photos at center.

New York: Atria Books, 2010. Second printing. Hardcover. Very Good/good +. Blue hardcover, 2nd printing in dustjacket. Signed without inscription by Olympic medalist Apolo Ohno on the half title page. A very good copy with general wear at the spine tips. Solid binding and clean unmarked pages. Unclipped dustjacket is good, with "Autographed Copy" sticker to the cover and shelf-wear at the edges and corners - still bright and attractive in spite of the edge wear. 292 pp., photos at center.

Boston: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2012. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good/very good. Hardcover 1st edition in dustjacket. Signed and inscribed by the author on the title page, "5-20-12 To Jackie - Enjoy!! Buzz Bissinger III." A very good copy with bumping at the spine ends. Clean, straight and tight. Binding solid and pages unmarked. Unclipped jacket is also very good with light wear at the panel edges and spine tips - bright and attractive. 242 pp., Bissinger's story about the life of his mentally disabled son and the love that their family shares.