Cardboard Legends

by O'Connell, T. S.

• ISBN13: 9781440216671
• ISBN10: 1440216673
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-11-11
• Publisher: Krause Pubns Inc

Summary

Did you know Ted Williams thought no one was better than Willie Mays?Read about that comment and more inCardboard Legends, where some of the greatest sports stars to ever play bring their stories to life. This book features classic interviews and insight with some of the greatest sports legends, including Ted Williams, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks, Yogi Berra, Stan Musial, Eddie Mathews, Cool Papa Bell, Johnny Unitas and dozens more. Read about these stars? top moments through their own words and their opinions of some of the other All-Stars they played with in their prime. Also, get a glimpse as to what made these players so popular and how that translated into legions of fans collecting their memorabilia. Plus, page through these stories and get pricing for memorabilia related to many of the athletes featured.This is a great way for sports fans to remember their heroes and the great moments they played in during their careers, covering athletes from all of the major sports.

Table of Contents

Foreward	p. 4
Hank Aaron	p. 5
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	p. 9
Ernie Banks	p. 13
Sammy Baugh	p. 17
'Cool Papa' Bell	p. 24
Yogi Berra	p. 32
Jim Brown	p. 38
Wilt Chamberlain	p. 41
Roberto Clemente	p. 47
Ty Cobb	p. 52
Joe DiMaggio	p. 60
Reggie Jackson	p. 65
Michael Jordan	p. 70
Al Kaline	p. 74
Harmon Killebrew	p. 81
Sandy Koufax	p. 85
Mickey Mantle	p. 89
Eddie Mathews	p. 96
Willie Mays	p. 101
Stan Musial	p. 105
Brooks Robinson	p. 111
Bill Russell	p. 116
Warren Spahn	p. 120
Bob Uecker	p. 124
Johnny Unitas	p. 128
Jerry West	p. 133
Ted Williams	p. 137
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