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Abby Wambach: Super Striker
From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)
Soccer superstar Abby Wambach grew up playing sports with her six older brothers and sisters. They helped her become one of the world’s best athletes. Wambach and Team USA won two Olympic… Read More →
Annika Sörenstam: LPGA Champion
From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)
From making the Swedish national golf team as a teenager to winning her first US Women’s Open in 1995, Annika Sörenstam stormed through the golfing ranks to become a LPGA Tour superstar.… Read More →
Dale Earnhardt Jr.: Racing Royalty
From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. was born to drive. Following in the footsteps of his father, NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt, Dale Jr. rose quickly through the racing ranks. From thrilling wins in the… Read More →
Derek Jeter: Baseball's Captain
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Derek Jeter always dreamed of playing for the New York Yankees. At 21, he fulfilled his dream by becoming the team’s shortstop. Jeter helped the Yankees win the World Series five times. He… Read More →
Jesse Owens: Track-and-Field Legend
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Jesse Owens spent his childhood running along the dirt roads of Alabama with his father. It wasn’t long until he was breaking records in high school and dreaming of competing in the Olympics. Read More →
Roberto Clemente: Baseball's Biggest Heart
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Roberto Clemente loved baseball from the start. As a kid, he even used to help local players carry their bags to get into games for free! It was no surprise when Clemente began playing pro… Read More →
Wayne Gretzky: The Great One
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Raised to play hockey from a young age, Wayne Gretzky made news as a child prodigy. It wasn’t long before he made it to the National Hockey League. As captain, he led his team to win four… Read More →
Willie Mays: MLB MVP
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Willie Mays is a Major League Baseball legend. He started on a semi-pro team in high school, but it wasn’t long before the Say Hey Kid started playing pro ball. A two-time MVP and 1954 World… Read More →
David Beckham: Midfield Megastar
From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)
David Beckham starred for great soccer teams in England, Spain, and the United States. Off the field, he's one of the biggest superstars in sports. Read about the life of a soccer celebrity. Read More →
Hank Aaron: Home Run Hammer
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Baseball legend Hank Aaron was a stand-out from the start. After playing in the Negro Leagues for less than a year, Aaron had Major League Baseball teams fighting to have him in their… Read More →
Mia Hamm: Striking Gold
From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)
Soccer superstar Mia Hamm was a goal-scoring machine. At 15, she joined the US Women's National Team. In college, Hamm led her team to four straight national championships. And in 1999, she… Read More →
Pelé: Soccer Hero
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During his soccer career, superstar forward Pelé won three FIFA World Cup titles and became the all-time leading scorer for Brazil. Find out more about his record-breaking achievements and… Read More →
Peyton Manning: Most Valuable Quarterback
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Five-time MVP, two-time Super Bowl champion, and superstar quarterback Peyton Manning led the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos before retiring in 2016. Learn more about one of the… Read More →
Tim Duncan: Power Forward
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Tim Duncan trained to be an Olympic swimmer before beginning to play basketball at 14. Follow the star forward from his home in the Virgin Islands to the top of the NBA and beyond. Read More →
Babe Didrikson Zaharias: Multisport Superstar
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Babe Didrikson Zaharias not only broke records—she took athletics by storm, winning two Olympic gold medals for track and field before turning to professional golf. Witness more exciting… Read More →
Babe Ruth: Super Slugger
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From the Boston Red Sox to the New York Yankees, Babe Ruth's epic rise to the Baseball Hall of Fame is one many people have heard about. Dive deeper into his career-defining moments in this… Read More →
Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports) — Hardcover Set
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Some athletes' careers are so impressive that they become near-mythical figures! Learn about the lives of sports heroes and legends from the past and present. These biographies of the biggest Read More →
Kobe Bryant: NBA Champion
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Kobe Bryant dominated the world of basketball as an 18-time NBA All-Star, a five-time NBA champion, and a two-time Olympic gold medalist. This biography details his life and his thrilling legacy. Read More →
Michael Jordan: Flying High
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The Chicago Bulls drafted Michael Jordan without knowing he would raise the standard for how basketball is played forever. Learn all about Jordan's life and explore what makes him a living legend. Read More →
Muhammad Ali: I Am the Greatest
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Cassius Clay began boxing at age twelve to protect himself from bullies. He spent endless hours training and dreaming of becoming the heavyweight champion of the world. In 1964, his dream… Read More →
Sandy Koufax: Lefty Legend
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Sandy Koufax went from dreaming of playing in the NBA to pitching perfect games for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Learn how the left-handed Koufax honed his throwing arm, brought the Dodgers a… Read More →
Tiger Woods: Major Winner
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Tiger Woods became a famous golfer when he was two. As an adult, he's won 81 PGA Tour events and 15 major tournaments (and counting). Read about one of the world's most recognizable athletes. Read More →
Wilma Rudolph: Running for Gold
From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)
Sprinter Wilma Rudolph's life was defined by epic triumphs on and off the track. As a child, Rudolph suffered from polio, but later became the first US woman to win three gold medals in track Read More →