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On This Day in Tennis History: A Day-by-Day Anthology of Anecdotes and Historical Happenings

Autor Randy Walker
en Limba Engleză Paperback – noi 2008
Fun and fact-filled, this compilation offers anniversaries, summaries, and anecdotes of events from the world of tennis for every day in the calendar year. Presented in a day-by-day format, the entries into this mini-encyclopedia include major tournament victory dates, summaries of the greatest matches ever played, trivia, and statistics as well as little-known and quirky happenings. Easy-to-use and packed with fascinating details, this compendium is the perfect companion for tennis and general sports fans alike.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780942257427
ISBN-10: 0942257421
Pagini: 400
Ilustrații: Two-color Interior
Dimensiuni: 152 x 228 x 27 mm
Greutate: 0.61 kg
Editura: New Chapter Press
Colecția New Chapter Press (US)

Recenzii

"An addictive feast that you can enjoy every possible way--dipping in for various morsels, devouring it day-by-day, or selectively finding essential ingredients. As a tennis writer, I will always keep this book at the head of my table." --Joel Drucker, author, Jimmy Connors Saved My Life
"An easy and unique way to absorb the greatest--and most quirky--moments in tennis history. It's best read a page a day!" --Bill Mountford, LTA executive and former director of tennis, USTA National Tennis Center
"A fun read that chronicles some of the most important--and unusual--moments in the annals of tennis. Randy Walker is an excellent narrator of tennis history and has done an incredible job of researching and compiling this entertaining volume." --Jim Courier, two-time French and Australian Open champion, Hall-of-Famer, and cofounder, Outback Champions series
"A fun and informative trip through the sport's history." --tennisreporters.net
"Walker has written a fascinating portrait of the game and its many eccentric characters. I can recommend it heartily to tennis fans whether for its moments of high drama or slapstick comedy." --Long Island Tennis Magazine
"Tennis lovers now have an incredible day-by-day showcase for all 365 days of the year. It's a fun and fact-filled compendium for tennis nuts everywhere." -- Inside Tennis Magazine

Notă biografică

Randy Walker is a writer, publicist, and tennis historian. He served as the press officer at the U.S. Tennis Association for the U.S. Davis Cup team and three U.S. Olympic tennis teams. He also served as the editor of the U.S. Open Media Guide and Record Book. He lives in New York City.