The 100 Greatest American Athletes
- ISBN-10
- 153811027X
- ISBN-13
- 9781538110270
- Category
- Sports & Recreation
- Pages
- 398
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2018-10-15
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Author
- Martin Gitlin
Description
In this book, Martin Gitlin has ranked the 100 greatest American athletes across all sports, from football and baseball to the decathlon and skateboarding. Taken into consideration are the athletes’ achievements, mental toughness, versatility, athleticism, and overall impact on their sport.
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