Let the games begin! Sports fans will naturally go wild for this one-of-a-kind compilation of the most amazing moments in the wide world of athletics over the past century, including Babe Ruth’s biggest blast, Michael Jordan’s sickest game winner and Tom Brady’s craziest Q4 comeback. All your favorite icons are inside this 96-page thriller illustrated with more than100 action-packed photos that instantly bring the ultimate sports anthology to life—from the Olympics to the World Cup, the boxing ring to the NASCAR oval, the most monstrous wave ever surfed to the craziest cliff ever climbed. Sweeping yet selective, this unique lineup covers 101 noteworthy sports stories you’ll need to read to believe—treated with in-depth analysis, plus timeless insights from the world’s greatest game changers themselves.
INTRODUCTION
101 Greatest Moments in Sports
101 BABE CALLS THE SHOT–OR NOT • OCT. 1, 1932—CHICAGO, IL
100 U.S. DREAM TEAM “COMPETES” IN THE OLYMPICS • JULY 26–AUG. 8, 1992—BARCELONA, SPAIN
99 Centenarian Crosses the Finish Line • OCT. 16, 2011—TORONTO, CANADA
98 EDDIE ‘THE EAGLE’ TAKES FLIGHT • FEB. 23, 1988—CALGARY, CANADA
97 BILLIE JEAN KING BEATS BOBBY RIGGS • SEPT. 20, 1973—HOUSTON, TX
96 Jamaica Goes BOBSLEDDING • FEB. 27, 1988—CALGARY, CANADA
95 JAPAN OUT-TRIES SOUTH AFRICA • SEPT. 19, 2015—BRIGHTON, ENGLAND
94 Horse Racing Affirms Its GREATEST RIVALRY • JUNE 10, 1978—ELMONT, NY
93 VOLLEYBALL GODDESSES SPIKE ONE LAST GOLD • AUG. 8, 2012—LONDON, ENGLAND
92 DYLAN ALCOTT ACES THE GOLDEN SLAM • SEPT. 12, 2021—QUEENS, NY
91 Shun Fujimoto REDEFINES GRIT • JULY 20, 1976—MONTREAL, CANADA
90 SHANE WARNE BOWLS “BALL OF THE CENTURY” • SEPT. 19, 2015—BRIGHTON, ENGLAND
89 MAGIC & BIRD GIVE LUNCH A SHOT • JULY 1985—FRENCH LICK, IN
88 Shaun White REACHES HALFPIPE McMILESTONE • FEB. 17, 2010—VANCOUVER, CANADA
87 LEO BARRY MAKES HIS MARK • SEPT. 24, 2005—MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
86 TREVOR BRAZILE BUCKLES UP IN THE FINAL ROUND • DEC. 15, 2018— LAS VEGAS, NV
85 Iron Bowl Ends LIKE NEVER BEFORE • NOV. 30, 2013—AUBURN, AL
84 ERIC HEIDEN WINS FIVE GOLD MEDALS—THEN GLIDES BACK UNDER THE RADAR • FEB. 23, 1980—LAKE PLACID, NY
83 DOGGED MUSHER MAKES IDITAROD HISTORY • MARCH 20, 1985—NOME, AK
82 “LINSANITY” OVERTHROWS WS MSG • FEB. 10, 2012—NEW YORK, NY
81 PROTOPOPOVS JUMP-START RUSSIAN FIGURE SKATING REIGN JAN • JAN. 29, 1964—INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA
80 Hakuhō Shō Hoists One Last Emperor’s Cup • JULY 18, 2021—NAGOYA, JAPAN
79 WOMEN’S HOCKEY SCORES ITS OWN MIRACLE ON ICE • FEB. 17, 1998—NAGANO, JAPAN
78 DOM SHEED THREADS THE NEEDLE • SEPT. 29, 2018—MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
77 Mark Spitz Sweeps 7– & GOES PINUP • SEPT. 4, 1972—MUNICH, GERMANY
76 JIM BRADDOCK BECOMES BOXING’S “CINDERELLA MAN” • JUNE 13, 1935—QUEENS, NY
75 Mears and Johncock TEST THE PHOTO FINISH • MAY 30, 1982—INDIANAPOLIS, IN
74 Gene Sarazen Whacks Golf’s MOST MASTERLY SHOT • APRIL 7, 1935—AUGUSTA, GA
73 WILLIAMS & WILLIAMS PLAY THEIR FINAL FINALS • JAN. 28, 2017—MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
72 JONNY WILKINSON SAVES HIS BEST KICK FOR LAST • NOV. 22, 2003—SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
71 MARCH MADNESS PEAKS IN THE QUARTER FINALS • MARCH 28, 1992—PHILADELPHIA, PA
70 The Brians DO BATTLE • FEB. 20, 1988—CALGARY, CANADA
69 Pelé Scores His Prettiest (Digitally Reproduced) GOAL • AUG. 2, 1959—SÃO PAOLO, BRAZIL
68 THE KLAMMER EXPRESS GOES OFF THE RAILS FOR THE GOLD • FEB. 5, 1976—INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA
67 TUFF HEDEMAN HANGS ON TO BODACIOUS THE BULL • FALL 1993—LONG BEACH,...
