Basketball A Biographical Dictionary

Subjects:

• Popular Culture » Sports

Reviews:

• [A] well-done reference book. The work is a convenient one-stop source for information on individuals who made notable contributions to the game.
  —Reference Reviews July 2006
• [A] history of the sport from its beginnings at the turn of the 20th century to its current popularity. Almost six hundred entries in this A-Z dictionary present narratives on the lives and careers of important names in the sport, from coaches and players to others. Students who want a quick reference Basketball: A Biographical Dictionary packed with detail.
  —MBR Internet Bookwatch January 2006
• [P]resents 575 biographical entries on the lives and careers of individuals important to the history of basketball, from its origins to the present. In addition to a short biographical essay, each essay also presents a brief bibliography for further reading. Appendixes list entries by place of birth, the women basketball players and coaches among the entries, and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame members.
  —Reference & Research Book News November 2005
• [L]ibraries with comprehensive basketball collections and those that serve novice basketball readers.
  —Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin November 15, 2005
• This new guide highlights the contributions of 577 men and women who have influenced the development of the sport in the United States; from Bob Cousy to Michael Jordan, most are the stars of the game....While some readers may miss a favorite player, the selection reflects the outstanding caliber of the sport at all levels. This volume will be a popular choice in high school, public and academic libraries.
  —Lawrence Looks At Books 2005
• This reference resource is an A-to-Z listing of players and coaches--male and female, college and professional--who have had a significant impact on the game of basketball. The 577 entries are generally page-long biographical sketches offering the subject's full name, nicknames, date and place of birth and death, family information (parents, children, spouses), and career development. An individual's impact on the game is determined by outstanding statistical records, extraordinary achievement in championships and tournaments, and awards garnered....[t]his is a good source for brief yet detailed biographical information on notable figures in basketball, past and present. Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates and general readers.
  —Choice 2/1/2006

Table of Contents:

• Preface
  Abbreviations
  List of Entries
  Biographical Dictionary of American Sports: Basketball, Revised and Expanded Edition
  Appendix 1: Alphabetical Listing of Entries
  Appendix 2: Entries by Place of Birth
  Appendix 3: Women Basketball Players and Coaches
  Appendix 4: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Members
  Index
  Contributors
  About the Editor

PDF Catalogs:

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