This resource thoroughly documents this exciting period in history, when sports became more and more common. Organized by year, Sports in America: 1920 to 1939 covers every sport popular during this time, from swimming to college baseball.

Covers a crucial ten years in sports history in a concise, easy-to-use format. Organized by year, this reference documents key contributions, athletes, new records, and championships, among other things.

This guide to sports in the 1960s discusses every sport being played during this time period, as well as the success stories and historical and cultural events behind them.

Examines an extensive range of sports while reflecting on the events of the time and their impact on athletics. Comprehensive and easy-to-use, this reference is organized by year with an introduction, a milestone feature, and five to eight pages covering each year.

Provides complete coverage of the sports, history, and culture of this decade. In an easy-to-follow format, readers learn how sports were shaped by social history while reading up on the most exciting highlights from each year.

Covers historical sports milestones in the United States in 2000-2009, including records, championships, and scandals, and describes how sports impacted culture, race relations, and world events during the decade.

This book lists the sports highlights for each year during the 1990's.

Recounts some of the big events, teams, and records that occurred in the years 1980-1989.

Previous ed. cataloged under Gigliotti, Jim.

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...