Search Results: Sports from Leonard Shoup

Pennsylvania: Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press ( The Boston Athletic Association Marathon ), 1995, 1st Edition, First Printing, 1995. ----------( 1st printing of the First Edition ) ---hardcover, a Near Fine example, in an attractive Good to Very Good dustjacket with some small chips and short tears, jacket is now in a hi-quality mylar protector, this is #37 of 500 signed and numbered copies, this copy was presented to a fellow Boston Marathon runner who is pictured in the book with the author, this copy was presented to Gordon Dickson who was a Canadian runner and who represented Canada in the marathon at the 1960 Rome Olympics and who represented Canada at the Pan-Am and Commonwealth Games and who won the Hamilton Round the Bay Road race five times, 242 pages, colour and b&w photos, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo /// SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE/// ---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)---. Signed (see description). First… Read More

Georgetown, Ontario: Georgetown, ON: Halton Hills Sports Museum, 2011, 1st Edition, First Printing, 2011. ------------( 1st printing of the First Edition ) ---softcover, about 11w x 8.5h inches, a Very Good+ copy, a bit of light rubbing, a bit of curling to lower corner of book, 128 pages, b&w photos, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo ///NOT SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE/// ---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)---. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good+ ( see Description ). Illus. by Photo Cover. 11w x 8.5h Inches.

Toronto, Ontario: Toronto, ON: Key Porter, 2010, 1st Edition, First Printing, 1990. ------------( 1st printing of the First Edition ) hardcover, a Near Fine copy in a Near Fine dustjacket, signed by Scott Morrison, 216 pages, colour photos throughout, some b&w photos, ---"A few years ago, Scott Morrison and a panel of experts from CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada started a debate about the best players to wear each number, from 00 to 99. The result was fascinating and informative and often contentious! --Now, Morrison and the panel are back with a new debate sure to spark heated arguments in sports bars, dressing rooms, arenas, and even over kitchen tables: Who were the top 10 NHL players all-time at each position? Who were the top 10 coaches and general managers? Which were the greatest NHL teams ever? And who was the best of the best? In Hockey Night in Canada’s Best of the Best, Morrison offers an in-depth look at the best of the best, for both the pre- and post-expansion eras, in… Read More

New York, NY: N.Y. / New York: Harper & Row, 1967, 1st edition, First Printing, 1967. -----------( 1st printing of the First Edition ) --- hardcover, a Near Fine example, in a lightly rubbed Near Fine price clipped dustjacket, 120 pages, profusely illustrated with b&w photos, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo ///NOT SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE///---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)---. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine (see desciption)/Near Fine (see description). Illus. by Photo Cover. 5.75w x 8.25h Inches. Price Clipped Jacket.

Mineola, New York: Mineola, N.Y.: Dover Publications, 2010, 1st Dover Edition, First Printing, 2010. ------------( 1st printing of the First Dover Edition ) hardcover, about 10.5w x 13.5h inches, a Near Fine example but there is a bump and slight crack at the upper spine tip, no dustjacket as issued, looks new, 159 pages, b&w photos, ---contents include: Preface; Foreword; In the Early Days of the Game; The National league; The American League and Earlier Rivals of The Nationals; A Review of the 1910 Season; The Art of Pitching; Star Plays and Players; Making a Championship Club; The Troubles of an Umpire; Chasing the Pennant; The Minor Leagues; The Season of 1911, ---"This 100th anniversary commemorative edition constitutes the definitive guide to professional baseball as it was played a century ago. One of the most sought-after documents of the sport's early days, it explores baseball's roots in the 1830s, the origins of the National and American leagues, the art of pitching, star… Read More

Toronto, Ontario: Toronto, ON: McGraw Hill Ryerson, 1989, 1st Edition, First Printing, 1989. ------------( 1st printing of the First Edition ) ---hardcover, a Near Fine copy in a Near Fine dustjacket, signed without inscription by Whitt, 271 pages, b&w photos, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo /// SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE/// ---size is approximate ( generally within 1/8 inch)---. Signed (see description). First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine (see description)/Near Fine (see description). Illus. by Photo Cover. 6.25w x 9.25h Inches. NOT Price Clipped.

Bolton, Ontario: Bolton, ON: Fenn Publishing, 2000, 1st Edition, First Printing, 2000. ------------( 1st Printing of the First Edition ) ---hardcover, about 6 x 9.25 inches, a Near Fine copy in a lightly rubbed Near Fine dustjacket, signed without inscription by Smythe and Shea, 211 pages, b&w photos, ---"If Ever A Name Were Synonymous With Hockey, It Would Be Smythe. The Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Conn Smythe, reigned as Leafs owner and president, which lasted numerous decades and Stanley Cups. The intent of Smythe`s resignation and transfer of ownership in the early 60`s was to see his grandson Tommy Smythe assume his destined role in Leaf history as owner. Tommy Smythe never inherited the Smythe dynasty. Even so, his fortunate years growing up, and associated with the organization awarded him a fascinating life, witnessing and participating in an inconceivable number of significant hockey events. He befriended many of the most famous and influential people from the NHL`s past and… Read More

Toronto, Ontario: Toronto, ON: Gage, 1978, 1st Edition, First Printing, 1978. ------------( 1st printing of the First Edition ) --- hardcover, about 6.25w x 9.25h inches, a Near Fine example, in an attractive Very Good dustjacket with some shallow chips and flaking and short tears, signed and inscribed "To Brian Dec / 78 with special wishes for a great Christmas, to a fine friend. Tony Gabriel #77", 199 pages, b&w photos, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo /// SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE/// ---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)---. Signed (see description). First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine (see desciption)/Very Good (see description). Illus. by Photo Cover. 6.25w x 9.25h Inches. Flap Not Clipped.

Canada: Canada ( Printed in Victoria, BC ): Trafford Publishing, 2008, 1st Edition, First Printing, 2008. ------------( 1st printing of the First Edition ) --- softcover, aa Very Good to Very Good+ example, spine is slightly cocked, slight scratch on rear panel, signed, inscribed and numbered by the autho ( # 18 of 50 copies 0r, 182 pages, b&w photos, , any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo /// SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE/// ---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)---. Signed (see description). First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good+ ( see Description ). Illus. by Photo Cover. 8.25w x 10.75h Inches.

New York, NY: N.Y. / New York: Arbor House, 1977, Book Club Edition, 1st Printing, 1977. -----------hardcover, a Near Fine example, a bit of light rubbing to edges, a bit of age toning to endpapers, in a Good to Very Good dustjacket with some some light rubbing, some small chips and flakes mainly at spine tips, 245 pages, b&w photos, ---this copy states 7th printing but there is no price on the dj flap and the rear board has a very faint blindstamp in the lower right corner, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo ///NOT SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE///.. ---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)---. Book Club (BCE/BOMC). Hard Cover. Near Fine (see desciption)/Good (see description). Illus. by Photo Cover. 5.75w x 8.5h Inches. Flap Not Clipped.

Toronto, Ontario: Toronto, ON: Harper Collins / HarperCollins, 1991, 1st Edition, Later Printing, 1991. ------------( later Printing of the First Edition ) ---trade paperback, about 6w x 9.25h inches, a Very Good+ to Near Fine example, very small faint smudge on the fore edge of the text block, signed without inscription by Lindros with his # 88, 178 pages, colour photos, ---includes Lindros' stats up to 1991, --- laid into this copy is an UPPER DECK EL card showing him as a Toronto Maple Leaf, the signature on the card is printed and is not an actual signature (the book is SIGNED )any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo, /// SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE/// ---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)---. Signed (see description). Later Printing. Soft Cover. Very Good+ ( see Description ). Illus. by Photo Cover. 6w x 9.25 Inches.

Boston, Massachussetts: Boston, MA: Little Brown / A Sports Illustrated Book, 1973, 1st Edition, First Printing, 1973. -----------( 1st Printing of the First Edition ) ---hardcover, a Near Fine example, a few small marks on endpapers from old tape on a jacket protector (which kept the jacket looking new ) in an attractive Near Fine dustjacket, faint short crease on front flap, -- jacket is now in a hi-quality mylar protector, 208 pages, b&w photos, scarce, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo ///NOT SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE/// ---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)---. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine (see desciption)/Near Fine (see description). Illus. by Photo Cover. 5.5w x 8.25h Inches. NOT Price Clipped.

Mississauga, Ontario: Mississauga, ON: EyeLevel Videos Inc., 1995, 1st Edition, First Printing , 1995. -------------( 1st Printing of the First Edition ) ---softcover, a solid Very Good example, some light rubbing, , 214 pages, b&w photos, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo ///NOT SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE/// ---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)---. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good (see description). Illus. by Photo Cover. 6w x 9h Inches.

Toronto, Ontario: Toronto, ON: HarperCollins / Harper Collins, 2013, 1st Edition, First Printing , 2013. ------------( 1st Printing of the First Edition ) ---hardcover, a Near Fine/Fine example, in a Near Fine dustjacket, looks new, signed and inscribed by Nilan " Doug Heads Up!!! Chris Nilan", 335 pages, colour as well as some b&w photos, ---"Chris Nilan, who grew up in the tough and gritty Irish enclavein Boston, was a feared enforcer for the Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins and New York Rangers, and a Stanley Cup champion never afraid to go into the corners or take off his gloves. He was a valued teammate whose very presence on the ice affected the way the game was played. Always a colourful character, Nilan was married for many years to the daughter of the longtime girlfriend of Boston mob figure Whitey Bulger, among the most notorious, ruthless and murderous gangsters in American history -almost all of his Habs teammates attended the wedding. As an enforcer and as a teammate,… Read More

Illinois: Lincolnwood, IL: West Side / Publications International, 2009, 1st Edition, First Printing , 2009. ------------( 1st printing of the First Edition ) hardcover (bound in Gators colours of course !! ), a Near Fine/Fine example, looks new, no dustjacket as issued, 144 pages, colour and b&w photos throughout, ---"Kicking off with a rousing foreword by one of Florida Gators football s favorite alums, Jack Youngblood, and tracing the entire exciting history of this one-of-a-kind football program, University of Florida Football: Yesterday & Today is the definitive Gators chronicle. In the beginning there was no Gator Nation. The evolution of Florida football into today s high-powered program started humbly. Before there was Emmitt Smith, Steve Spurrier, Gator Bowls and Sugar Bowls and the Southeastern Conference, Florida football was a handful of lads in leggings who played for the love of the game. ---More than a century later, Florida boasts one of the premier football programs in… Read More

Toronto, Ontario: Toronto, ON.: Random House Canada, 2014, 1st Edition, First Printing, 2014. -----------( 1st printing of the First edition ) hardcover, a Near Fine example in a Near Fine dustjacket, signed and inscribed by GRANT FUHR "To Trish Grant Fuhr 31 / HOF 03", 210 pages, colour and some b&w photos, ---"The Hall of Fame story of Grant Fuhr, the first black superstar in the National Hockey League and the last line of defense for the Edmonton Oilers dynasty, told through Fuhr’s 10 most important games. --- Grant Fuhr was the best goalie in the league at a time when hockey was at its most exciting. Wayne Gretzky’s Edmonton Oilers were arguably the greatest team in league history, and during the 1980s arguably the most popular team across the United States, even if many had little idea where Edmonton was. They were that good. And so was Fuhr: Gretzky called him the best goaltender in the world. ----- Fuhr broke the colour barrier for NHL goaltenders when he… Read More

Ontario: Kirkland Lake, ON: Frosted Forest Christian Publishing, 2004, 1st Edition, First Printing, 2004. -----------( 1st printing of the First Edition ) hard cover, a Near Fine example, no dustjacket as issued, looks new, ---signed without inscription by the author, 279 pages, b&w photos, ---"the best part about this book is that, like legendary author Michael McKinley, Buell understands that the story of any community is very much a story about it's people. You will love the reading the biographies of NHL greats and local legends alike - be it the Plager brothers of NHL fame or the Viskovich brothers of local lore."---, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo /// SIGNED---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE///. Signed (see description). First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine (see desciption)/No Jacket as issued. Illus. by Graeme Bishop Cover Art . 8.5w x 11h Inches.

New York: N.Y. / New York: Ballantine Books, an Imprint of Random House Books, 2007, 1st Edition, First Printing, 2007. ----------( 1st Printing of the First Edition ) ---hardcover, a Fine example, ---in a Fine dustjacke, 157 pages, ---this copy has been signed without inscription by RICE " Jerry Rice #80", ---from the front flap: Jerry Rice has been called the best pro football player ever. In spite of Rice’s legendary gridiron skills, or even his ability to transform himself into an instant ballroom-dance prodigy on ABC’s hit TV series Dancing with the Stars, the surprising fact is, a guy like Jerry Rice is made and not just born. In Go Long! Rice shares the inspirational lessons and empowering practices that have helped him attain success, both on the football field and off. Through the ups and downs of Rice’s life and incomparable career, we discover how self-motivation, determination, and humility are the keys to achievement and true fulfillment. ----It’s been a… Read More

New York, NY: N.Y. / New York: Prentice Hall, 1947, 1st edition, Later Printing, 2004. -----------( 5th printing of the First Edition ) --- hardcover, a Near Fine example, a bit of age toning to spine, a bit of age toning to endpapers, a tight square example of a scarce book especially in dustjacket, in a Good dustjacke with some chips and tears, jacket is now in a hi-quality mylar protector, 160 pages plus personal stats sheets which have not been used, profusely illustrated with b&w photos, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo ///NOT SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE///---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)---. Later Printing. Hard Cover. Near Fine (see desciption)/Good (see description). Illus. by Photo Cover. 5.5w x 8.25h Inches. Flap Not Clipped.

New York, NY: N.Y. / New York: Robert M McBride & Company, 1922, NO PRINTING HISTORY -likely, 1st US Edition, First Printing (assumed), 1922. -----------( 1st printing of the First US Edition ) ---hardcover, a solid Very Good or better example with nice paste-down illustration on front board of a 1920's golfer swinging away, ---I do not know if this was issued with a dustjacket,, 47 pages, the paste down is rubbed but still quite attractive, anyway a nice copy of a scarce golf book, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo..///NOT SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE/// ---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)------. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good (see description). Illus. by Uncredited Cover Art. 4.25w x 6.75h Inches.