The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives: Thematic

Packed with original biographies of 500 American athletes, team owners, sports promoters and coaches, this new set covers both living and deceased individuals from the 19th century to the present day. Published in alphabetical sequence with appendixes listing subjects by sport and by era, it enables users to do research easily on a particular sport or decade. Also includes a comprehensive index. Among those profiled are Hank Aaron, Rod Carew, Phil Jackson, Jake LaMotta, Louise Suggs, Venus Williams and many others.Arnold Markoe is the author of 'The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives: Thematic', published 2002 under ISBN 9780684806655 and ISBN 0684806657.