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Sports in America: 1960-1969
Sports in America: 1960-1969 - Edition #2
by Fischer, David , Keith, Larry
Library Binding - English

The 1960s, the Rock 'n' Roll Decade, saw the first televised Olympics, the first basketball player to score 100 points in a single game, and the first Super Bowl. Students, researchers, and general readers alike will be enthralled by 1960 1969, Second Edition as they learn about these major milestones in sports through a vivid presentation and handy reference features. Highlights include: Runner Wilma Rudolph wins two gold medals in the 1960 Olympics, the first Olympic Games to be broadcast to millions on television Race car driver A.J. Foyt wins his first Indianapolis 500 race in 1961, the first of four career wins In 1962 basketball star Wilt Chamberlain scores a record 100 points in one game Muhammad Ali defeats Sonny Liston to become the world heavyweight champion in 1964 The Green Bay Packers defeat the Kansas City Chiefs in the first Super Bowl in 1967 The Miracle Mets win the 1969 World Series against the Baltimore Orioles in a stunning upset.

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ADDITIONAL INFO

Edition Number
2
ISBN
1604134534
EAN
9781604134537
Publisher
Publication Date
01 Jul 2010
Pages
96
Age Group
11 to 17
Grades
06 to 12
Weight (kg)
0.39
Dimensions (cm)
23.6 x 18.8 x 1.0
About Author
David Fischer has written numerous books on sports for adults and young readers, including Greatest Sports Rivalries, The 50 Coolest Jobs in Sports, and Do Curve Balls Really Curve? He has written for the New York Times and Sports Illustrated for Kids, and has worked for Sports Illustrated, NBC Sports, and the National Sports Daily. He was presented a Distinguished Achievement Award for Excellence in Educational Publishing in 1998. David lives in River Vale, New Jersey with his wife Carolyn and children Rachel and Jack.
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