Rivals!
The Ten Greatest American Sports Rivalries of the 20th Century
Published on 19. March 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-1-4051-7764-1 (ISBN)
Description
Rivals! The Ten Greatest American Sports Rivalries of the 20th Century presents the most memorable rivalries in over a hundred years of American sports history.
Examines ten of the greatest American sports rivalries of the past century, relating them to their broader historical context
Includes the rivalries between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees, Duke and North Carolina, Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali, Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer, Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, and more
Draws upon the most recent works of sport historians, as well as hundreds of books, articles, and newspaper accounts
Reveals a deep understanding of American sports history and American popular culture
Features 30 images that bring the rivalries vividly to life
Examines ten of the greatest American sports rivalries of the past century, relating them to their broader historical context
Includes the rivalries between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees, Duke and North Carolina, Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali, Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer, Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, and more
Draws upon the most recent works of sport historians, as well as hundreds of books, articles, and newspaper accounts
Reveals a deep understanding of American sports history and American popular culture
Features 30 images that bring the rivalries vividly to life
Reviews / Votes
"Rivals! is a thorough and immensely entertaining read. Davies writes in clear language without sacrificing the subtleties and complexities of the topics he engages. Indeed, Davies' study showed me how much I still have to learn about rivalries that, before encountering his work, I thought I understood quite well. Furthermore, and perhaps most important, Rivals! provides a foundation on which other studies of the sports rivalry can build." (Journal of Sports History, 1 April 2011)"This is the perfect book for any sports fan. If you're not a huge sports fan, it would make a great Father's Day gift, or a great gift for your teenager who wants to learn more about the history of teams." (KatieTalksAbout.com, May 2010)
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Language
English
Place of publication
Hoboken
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 154 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
445 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4051-7764-1 (9781405177641)
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E-Book
01/2010
Wiley-Blackwell
€23.99
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Person
Richard O. Davies is Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Nevada, Reno, where he teaches courses in 20th-century American History, American Ideas and Values, and the History of American Sports. His books include Main Street Blues: The Decline of Small-Town America (1998), America's Obsession: Sports and Society Since 1945 (1994), Betting the Line: Sports Wagering in American Life (2001), and Sports in American Life: A History (Wiley-Blackwell, 2007).
Content
Acknowledgments. Introduction.
1 Fight Fiercely: Harvard and Yale Create the First Great Football Rivalry.
2 "We Hate Each Other's Guts": The Dodgers and the Giants.
3 Battle Along Tobacco Road: Duke and North Carolina Basketball.
4 Mayhem on the Midway: The Bears and the Packers.
5 Shootin' Irons: The Jack Nicklaus-Arnold Palmer Golf Rivalry.
6 Cross-Country Conflict: The Celtics and the Lakers.
7 The Bull and the Butterfly: The Never-Ending Rivalry Between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali.
8 Friendly Foes: Chrissie and Martina.
9 "Dearest Enemies": Michigan-Ohio State Football.
10 East Coast Baseball Rivalry: The Red Sox and the Yankees.
Further Reading.
Index.
1 Fight Fiercely: Harvard and Yale Create the First Great Football Rivalry.
2 "We Hate Each Other's Guts": The Dodgers and the Giants.
3 Battle Along Tobacco Road: Duke and North Carolina Basketball.
4 Mayhem on the Midway: The Bears and the Packers.
5 Shootin' Irons: The Jack Nicklaus-Arnold Palmer Golf Rivalry.
6 Cross-Country Conflict: The Celtics and the Lakers.
7 The Bull and the Butterfly: The Never-Ending Rivalry Between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali.
8 Friendly Foes: Chrissie and Martina.
9 "Dearest Enemies": Michigan-Ohio State Football.
10 East Coast Baseball Rivalry: The Red Sox and the Yankees.
Further Reading.
Index.