The world of sport is one filled with excitement, intrigue and drama. Compelling protagonists, fierce rivalries and titanic battles abound throughout history, with every discipline contributing its own iconic moments and unforgettable characters. In Legends of Sport, we tell the stories of some of the most incredible athletes of all time. From the inspirational England team who won the World Cup on home soil in 1966, to the unparalleled basketball genius of Michael ‘Air’ Jordan, you’ll find dramatic retellings of events you know and love, as well as insightful features on extraordinary men and women with whom you may be less familiar. Whether you’re a seasoned sports fan or an enthusiast eager to learn more about the sporting icons of yesteryear, you’ll find a wealth of absorbing content to keep you occupied here. Enjoy the book.Featuring: 50 iconic sporting moments - We count down 50 of the most breathtaking events in sporting history. Legends of the ’66 World Cup - The story of England’s World Cup win is recounted by those who were there – including legendary goalkeeper Gordon Banks. The Rumble in the Jungle - Relive the late, great Muhammad Ali’s most iconic fight, round by round. Cheats – 10 sporting scandals that rocked the world - Doping, illicit payments, sabotage – discover the lengths that some athletes have gone to in order to win.
50 ICONIC SPORTING MOMENTS • Endeavour, determination, breathtaking skill and a dash of controversy – we celebrate some of sport’s most amazing moments of all time
LEGENDS OF THE ’66 WORLD CUP • It’s 1966 and all that: relive the iconic extratime victory that brought football back home, as told by those who were there
ROAD TO THE FINAL • After a stuttering start, England were rampant en route to the World Cup final
GORDON BANKS • Arguably England’s greatest ever goalkeeper, Gordon Banks recalls that fateful day in 1966 in this exclusive interview
AMERICA’S FIRST COSMONAUT • When the New York Cosmos signed Brazilian superstar Pelé in 1975, it marked the start of a considerable upturn in soccer’s stateside popularity
BECOMING THE BEST • Arguably Britain’s greatest-ever footballer, George Best shone for Manchester United with his sublime skills and star status
NICKLAUS’ GOLDEN MASTERS • The unbelievable story of how 46-year-old Jack Nicklaus smashed the record books to win the 1986 US Masters
THE GRAND SLAM MAN • A pioneer of the game and lifelong amateur, Bobby Jones remains an unsurpassed golfing great
THE FASTEST MAN ON EARTH • Jesse Owens fought poverty, discrimination and some of the best Olympians of all time to become the world’s most iconic athlete
THE INVINCIBLE DON • From loner, to captain of the Australian cricket team and, some would say, the greatest batsman of all time, Don Bradman’s career spanned euphoric highs and devastating lows
THE RISE & FALL OF THE BAMBINO • An all-American icon, Babe Ruth reinvigorated a sport with his lightning pitching, home runs and larger-than-life persona
BREAKING THE COLOUR LINE • An icon of the Civil Rights Movement, Jackie Robinson made history as the first black man to play major league baseball
AMERICAN ALL-STAR • An All-Star in both baseball and football, and a college track-and-field superstar… is Bo Jackson the greatest athlete in history?
KINGS OF THE SADDLE • We run down the champion jockeys whose monumental achievements will forever stand the test of time
THE GOLDEN AGE OF TENNIS • Journey back to an era of wooden rackets, big hair, fiery on-court remonstrations and truly transcendent tennis stars
THE COMEBACK KID • In 1982, one play earned Joe Montana and the San Francisco 49ers a place in history, and heralded the beginning of one of the NFL’s greatest dynasties
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