Alonzo Mourning: Center of Attention

Alonzo Mourning: Center of Attention
ISBN-10
0761300619
ISBN-13
9780761300618
Category
Juvenile Nonfiction
Pages
48
Language
English
Published
1997
Author
Bill Gutman

Description

Describes the life of basketball player Alonzo Mourning, from his childhood in Virginia through his college years at Georgetown University to his professional career with the Charlotte Hornets and the Miami Heat.

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