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Ben Hogan
by James DodsonBen Hogan is up with Jack Nicklaus as one of the greatest golfers of all time. He equaled the record of four US Open wins, once won five out of six major tournaments in one season, and is credited with effectively defining the modern game of golf. James Dodson's magisterial biography, written by the bestselling author of Final Rounds, is the first to be authorised by Hogan's family, and reveals the complex character behind a golfer legendary for his inscrutable, steely public persona. Dodson shows how the dauntless determination that saw Hogan to four US Open victories masked a man ever haunted by a long-buried childhood tragedy, and brings out the miracle of his sight back after a catastrophic car accident to win the Masters, US Open and British Open all in 1953. Above all, he lays to rest the notion of Ben Hogans as an austere, impassive golf-machine, uncovering a jovial man with a charitable spirit and sharp business sense. Intimate, eloquent and definitive, this is the final word on one of the greatest golfers of all time.
Ben Hogan's Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf
by Ben Hogan Herbert W. Wind Anthony Ravielli Nick SeitzBeautifully redesigned for the twenty-first century golfer, this groundbreaking classic reveals the building blocks of winning golf--from one of the legends of the game. Ben Hogan, one of the greatest golfers in the history of the sport, believed that any golfer with average coordination can learn to break eighty--if one applies oneself patiently and intelligently. With the groundbreaking techniques revealed in this classic book, now fully redesigned for the twenty-first century golfer, you can learn how to make your game work from tee to green, step-by-step and stroke-by-stroke. In each chapter, a different tested fundamental is explained and demonstrated with clear illustrations--as though Hogan were giving you a personal lesson with the same skill and precision that made him a legend. Whether you're a novice player or an experienced pro,Ben Hogan's Five Lessons is a must-have reference for anyone who knows that fundamentals are where champions begin.
Ben Hogan's Magical Device: The Real Secret to Hogan's Swing Finally Revealed
by Ted Hunt Sean ConneryIn 1954, Ben Hogan stated in the serialized lessons he wrote for Life magazine that he had "a secret." He challenged the world to find it by stating "It is easy to see if I tell you where to look." He then wrote his legendary instructional book, Five Lessons, and created a remarkable golf swing puzzle, but somehow one important piece of information was missing. Golf expert after golf expert have attempted to define this secret over the years, serving to compile a rather lengthy list of what they think the secret is but never quite explaining how it's done. Enter Ben Hogan's Magical Device, a revealing book which intends to finally explain, in universally understandable terms, that long-lost secret to Hogan's swing. As a lifelong golfer with 50+ years of experience, two degrees in Physical Education and a Doctorate in History, author Ted Hunt became determined to track down Hogan's secret himself. He reviewed most of the literature concerning Hogan and interviewed many professionals (including Jack Nicklaus) and the result of his research produced a clearer understanding of the source of the confusion concerning Hogan's secret. An hypothesis was conceived and tested, and Hunt was pleased to discover that his analysis stood up to critical examination. But perhaps more importantly, his golf responded with more accuracy and lower scores, which included shooting his age (79) several times within weeks of embracing the secret. Complete with 100 photos/illustrations and a foreword by movie star Sean Connery, Ben Hogan's Magical Device gives an easy-to-follow explanation of Hogan's secret, where it comes from, and the foundations which support its successful execution. Interspersed throughout the text are stories from professional acquaintances who spoke with Hunt about their times with Mr. Hogan.
Ben Hogan's Short Game Simplified: The Secret to Hogan's Game from 120 Yards and In
by Ted HuntIn the follow-up to his successful Ben Hogan's Magical Device, author Ted Hunt takes things a step further, focusing his attention on the elements of Hogan's picture-perfect swing specific to shots attempted within 100 yards of the flagstick. Ben Hogan's Short Game Simplified begins with an overview of Hogan's magical device for the uninitiated and segues into a detailed, step-by-step breakdown of Hogan's swing from the takeaway to the follow-through, with each step garnering its own dedicated chapter complete with illustrations, photos, and drills. Chapters focus on chip shots; flop shots; bunker shots; putts; spinning, drawing, and fading the ball; Hogan's fundamentals; additional drills and exercises; and a special chapter of Hogan stories.
Ben Hogan's Tips for Weekend Golfers: Simple Advice to Improve Your Game
by Ted HuntBen Hogan made hitting a golf ball look easy, and the results spoke for themselves. But Hogan’s “swing system” is as complex as a spider’s web; the variables and connections are never-ending. In Ben Hogan’s Tips for Weekend Golfers, Hunt presents a selection of simple but valuable tips, based on the legendary golfer’s secret to a competitive golf swing.The book is intended for the recreational golfer, not the tournament player who has unlimited time to practice. It distills Hogan’s observations concerning the vital components of a golf swing—one at a time—and presents them as simply as possible. Each tip is illustrated with a series of photographs, which clearly show the proper grip, stance, backswing, and follow-through. The author addresses these important golfing concepts:• What powers the takeaway?• When and how do the wrists hinge?• What is your first move down from the top of the backswing?• What is the action of the back knee?• When does the lead knee straighten?• How do you connect the arms to the torso?• How do you maximize power through proper timing in the contact zone?• What are the two benefits of “hovering” the putter and the driver?• How can fifteen minutes a day at your home significantly improve 55 percent of your game?In Ben Hogan’s Tips for Weekend Golfers, Ted Hunt makes the intricate Hogan system accessible and presents it in a way that “the Hawk” himself might have if he were instructing a club member out on the course.
Ben Roethlisberger
by Jeffrey ZuehlkeQuarterback Ben Roethlisberger set an amazing record in only his second year in the NFL. In late 2005, the twenty-four-year-old led the Pittsburgh Steelers on a wild ride to Super Bowl XL. With 11 wins, the Steelers just made a playoff spot. Next Ben and the team defeated three strong opponents on the road. Then in the big game, Ben became the youngest quarterback ever to achieve a Super Bowl victory. Having reached the top of his sport so early, many wondered what Big Ben would do next. A motorcycle accident and surgery almost took Ben out of play for 2006. He recovered, but his 2006 season had ups and downs. Still Pittsburgh fans are eager for more great play from this hugely talented young quarterback.
Bench Bosses
by Matthew DibiaseBench Bosses celebrates the greatest NHL Coaches in the history of the game. Bench Bosses is filled with compelling biographical narrative, innovative analysis, historical allusion, hockey folklore, humour, heartbreak, and tragedy. By introducing a creative new method for evaluating coaching success, professional historian and hockey columnist Matthew DiBiase settles many a debate. His hard-hitting prose and cogent analysis covers key aspects of coaching and definitively identifies the greatest offensive and defensive coaches, expounds on the best penalty-killing or power-play coaches and delves into statistics to determine the nastiest squads on the ice. His unique assessment method determines his selection of the top fifty head coaches of all time. DiBiase's in-depth hockey research delivers a powerful, gripping and informative look at the game's best of the best. This seminal book tells the story behind the story of coaching success. It removes subjectivity and bias and provides a comprehensive overview of each coach's major career achievements and the contributions each has made to the game. In the writing of this book, the author personally interviewed many of the game's best known coaches and their players to get the most accurate and complete perspective of the sport and its coaching elite. Readers will enjoy hearing from such names as Scotty Bowman, Al Arbour, Jean Beliveau, Dick Irving Jr., and more.From the Hardcover edition.
Benching Jim Crow: The Rise and Fall of the Color Line in Southern College Sports, 1890-1980 (Sport and Society)
by Charles H. MartinChronicling the uneven rise and slow decline of segregation in American college athletics, Charles H. Martin shows how southern colleges imposed their policies of racial exclusion on surprisingly compliant northern teams and explains the social forces that eventually forced these southern schools to accept integrated competition. Martin emphasizes not just the racism prevalent in football and basketball in the South, but the effects of this discrimination for colleges and universities all over the country. Southern teams such as the University of Alabama, University of Mississippi, and the University of North Carolina were obsessed with national recognition, but their Jim Crow policies prevented them for many years from playing against racially mixed teams from other parts of the country. Devoting special attention to the Southeastern Conference, the Atlantic Coast Conference, and teams in Texas, Martin explores the changing social attitudes and culture of competition that turned the tide and allowed for the recruitment of black players and hiring of black coaches. He takes a close look at the case of Texas Western College (now the University of Texas at El Paso), the first major white university in an ex-Confederate state to recruit African American athletes extensively. Martin skillfully weaves existing arguments and documentation on the integration of college sports with wide-ranging, original research, including previously unpublished papers and correspondence of college administrators and athletic directors uncovered in university archives.
Benchwarmer: A Sports-Obsessed Memoir of Fatherhood
by Josh WilkerFor most of his life, Josh Wilker has been on the sidelines. Spending his days in a cubicle in the far reaches of Chicago, and his nights in front of Red Sox games, he has been content to let others take center stage. From childhood onward, he sought comfort from anxiety and depression in the archival pages of sports almanacs and stat sheets: a place where forgotten players lingered, and time seemed to stop--a welcome relief from worldly problems. He found joy in the trivia of long-lost athletes, like the former NFL player Walter "Sneeze" Achiu. But when his first child was born in 2011, Wilker found his anxieties put to the test: how do you remain on the sidelines when a tender, fragile baby needs everything from you? How do you go from third-string forward on the winless 1988 Johnson State College Badgers to a strong, responsible father? Bit by bit, Wilker learns to overcome his demons, protect his son, and eventually take a few wobbly steps with him. In homage to his favorite pastimes, Wilker has written Benchwarmer as just that: an A-to-Z reference on failing at sports. In entries from Asterisk to Barry Bonds to "the Yips" to Zero, Wilker mingles his own story among those of famous collapses, errors, and also-rans. A candid, bighearted, funny presence, Wilker writes about sports the way Michael Chabon writes about comics, or Rob Sheffield writes about music: as if the universe was contained in every blocked shot or dropped fly ball. In Wilker's hands, it is.
Benchwarmers: A Benchwarmers Novel (The Benchwarmers Series #1)
by John FeinsteinThe path to victory starts on the sidelines, in this fast-paced new middle grade series from #1 New York Times bestselling sportwriting powerhouse John Feinstein.Twelve-year-old Jeff Michaels, son of a Philadelphia TV sports reporter, is just learning to play soccer on the new sixth-grade team at his middle school. Andrea Carillo has fought her way onto the squad, but the coach doesn’t think girls should play with boys, so she’s riding the bench with Jeff—even though she’s one of the best players. With Jeff’s help, the Philly media gets ahold of the story, and suddenly Andi is all over the news as she shows her worth on the soccer field. But amid bullies, threats, and a media firestorm, will Andi’s skills and Jeff’s perseverance be enough to save the season? From sportswriter John Feinstein comes this action-packed novel about two kids who may be "benchwarmers," but prove themselves naturals when it comes to teamwork, friendship, and finding a path to victory.
Bend It Like Beckham
by Narinder DhamiA very personal story about one girl's willpower to follow her dream.
Bend It Like Beckham
by Narinder DhamiIf you're 18, love Beckham and can bend a ball like him then the world must be your oyster, right? Wrong. If you're Jess - 18, Indian and a girl - forget it.Jess just wants to play football but her wedding-obsessed parents have other ideas so she hides it from them. But when Jess and her friend Jules join a ladies team and get spotted by a talent scout, it all kicks off ... The Bend it Like Beckham movie was a box-office hit, starring Parminder Nagra, Kiera Knightley and Jonathathan Rhys Meyers.Bend it Like Beckham was also transformed into a musical, and was performed in London's West End.
Bend It Like Beckham
by Narinder DhamiIf you're 18, love Beckham and can bend a ball like him then the world must be your oyster, right? Wrong. If you're Jess - 18, Indian and a girl - forget it.Jess just wants to play football but her wedding-obsessed parents have other ideas so she hides it from them. But when Jess and her friend Jules join a ladies team and get spotted by a talent scout, it all kicks off ... The Bend it Like Beckham movie was a box-office hit, starring Parminder Nagra, Kiera Knightley and Jonathathan Rhys Meyers.Bend it Like Beckham was also transformed into a musical, and was performed in London's West End.
Bend It Like Bullard
by Jimmy BullardJimmy Bullard may not have had the perfect hair-do, his Granada Ghia may not have been the flashiest of cars, and he definitely didn't have a string of Page 3 girls trying to sell kiss and tell stories about him to the tabloids. But what he has in spades is a genuine love for The Beautiful Game that few of his peers can match. One of the last graduates from football's old school, Jimmy actually worked in the real world - including as a painter and decorator - before turning pro. Maybe that's why he played football with a smile on his face, always says what's on his mind, and is no stranger to a spot of mischief.Having played under the likes of Barry Fry, Harry Redknapp and Phil Brown, appeared alongside names as diverse as Neil Ruddock and Paolo di Canio, and as long as Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink, Jimmy has racked up an amazing collection of tales and pranks both on and off the football front-line. Told with candour, Bend It Like Bullard is the extraordinary story of his journey from cable TV fitter to cult hero. It will make you smile, chuckle and, occasionally, ROFL.
Bend It Like Bullard
by Jimmy BullardA rip-roaring, life-enhancing, hilarious memoir from a football cult hero; very much in the same vein as recent bestsellers from Paul Merson and Jeff Stelling. Jimmy Bullard may not have had the perfect hair-do, his Granada Ghia may not have been the flashiest of cars, and he definitely didn't have a string of Page 3 girls trying to sell kiss and tell stories about him to the tabloids. But what he has in spades is a genuine love for The Beautiful Game that few of his peers can match. One of the last graduates from football's old school, Jimmy actually worked in the real world - including as a painter and decorator - before turning pro. Maybe that's why he played football with a smile on his face, always says what's on his mind, and is no stranger to a spot of mischief. Having played under the likes of Barry Fry, Harry Redknapp and Phil Brown, appeared alongside names as diverse as Neil Ruddock and Paolo di Canio, and as long as Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink, Jimmy has racked up an amazing collection of tales and pranks both on and off the football front-line. Told with candour, Bend It Like Bullard is the extraordinary story of his journey from cable TV fitter to cult hero. It will make you smile, chuckle and, occasionally, ROFL.
Bendita locura
by Raúl Gómez (Maraton Man)«Aventuras extremas, viajes a lugares recónditos, running y paternidad. Leer este libro te hará vivir la vida al más puro estilo Raúl Gómez, con mucha pasión y un punto de locura. Un libro tierno, divertido e inolvidable».Roberto Leal. «¡Estás loco, Raúl! ¡Eso es una locura!». No sabría decir la de veces que he escuchado esa frase. Desde el día que pisé Kenia presentándome a cámara con aquella perorata de «Soy Maraton Man», que eclipsaría mi nombre de pila para siempre, no he parado de viajar, correr, vivir aventuras y rendir homenaje a esa locura que nos mueve a soñar fuerte y sentirnos vivos. He corrido en soledad, desde la ciudad de Maratón hasta el centro de Atenas, sin puntos de avituallamiento, sin marcas de guía en el suelo y sin público animando. He convivido con los beduinos en mitad del desierto y he aprendido a vivir de la nada como lo hiciera el mismísimo Lawrence de Arabia. He saltado a las aguas gélidas del lago Prestvannet en Tromsø, Noruega, a menos quince grados. He buceado con los bajaus, una comunidad que vive en pueblos flotantes en mar abierto y cuya adaptación genética al buceo ha sido noticia en la comunidad científica. En el Triángulo de Ilemi, un territorio fronterizo disputado por varias tribus de Sudán del Sur, Etiopía y Kenia, he temido por mi vida por primera vez. Y, a pesar de todo, hoy, cuando miro a mis hijas, creo que ser padre es la más top de mis locuras, la Michael Jordan de todas ellas: «Bendita locura».
Bendtner: The Bestselling Autobiography
by Nicklas Bendtner Rune Skyum-Nielsen'Bendtner is wired differently from the rest of us.' -The Guardian'Explosive.' - The MirrorKnown as 'Lord Bendtner' to his fans and haters alike, Nicklas Bendtner has been lauded for his football skills at super clubs like Arsenal and Juventus. But his career was haunted by his rocky behaviour and tendency to self-sabotage.Very much a fable of the modern game, Bendtner talks with disarming honesty about the darker side of football and his own difficult fall from grace; about what it's like to have so much promise that you lose touch with reality altogether. It's about growing up in a working class neighbourhood and what happens when you give a troubled, overconfident teen millions to spend. It's about fighting to reach the top in the world's toughest league but having no respect for hierarchy. It's about friendship, rivalry, and the constant quest for an adrenaline kick. It's about money - having too much of it - and an industry that has lost sight of what really matters. A modern footballing fable, it's a story of decline, temper, talent, great football and ultimately the tragedy of unfulfilled potential.Not since the days of Paul McGrath's Back From The Brink have we seen such honesty in a footballer's memoir. Fans of Paul Merson, George Best and Tony Adam's autobiographies will also find pure fascination here in a story that has gripped international listeners...(p) 2020 Octopus Publishing Group
Bendtner: The Bestselling Autobiography
by Nicklas Bendtner Rune Skyum-Nielsen***WINNER OF 2019 DANISH SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR'Brutally candid.' - The Guardian'An extraordinary, granular depiction of a young football star's life.' - The Daily Mail'One of the best books I've read about being a Premier League star.' - Piers Morgan'An excellent read with some incredible stories.' - TalkSPORT Breakfast Show'One of the best football books I've read for a very long time.' - Sam Pilger, FourFourTwo Magazine'Explosive.' - The Mirror'Candid and brilliant.' - Nick Wright, Sky SportsKnown as 'Lord Bendtner' to his fans and haters alike, Nicklas Bendtner has been lauded for his football skills at super clubs like Arsenal and Juventus. But his career was haunted by his rocky behaviour and tendency to self-sabotage.Very much a fable of the modern game, Bendtner talks with disarming honesty about the darker side of football and his own difficult fall from grace; about what it's like to have so much promise that you lose touch with reality altogether. It's is about growing up in a working class neighbourhood and what happens when you give a troubled, overconfident teen millions to spend. It's about fighting to reach the top in the worlds' toughest league but having no respect for hierarchy. It's about friendship, rivalry, and the constant quest for an adrenaline kick. It's about money - having too much of it - and an industry that has lost sight of what really matters. A modern footballing fable, it's a story of decline, temper, talent, great football and ultimately the tragedy of unfulfilled potential.Not since the days of Paul McGrath's Back From The Brink have we seen such honesty on the page of a footballer's memoir. Fans of Paul Merson, George Best and Tony Adam's autobiographies will also find pure fascination here in a story that has gripped international readers...
Bendtner: The Bestselling Autobiography
by Nicklas Bendtner Rune Skyum-Nielsen***WINNER OF 2019 DANISH SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR'Brutally candid.' - The Guardian'An extraordinary, granular depiction of a young football star's life.' - The Daily Mail'One of the best books I've read about being a Premier League star.' - Piers Morgan'An excellent read with some incredible stories.' - TalkSPORT Breakfast Show'One of the best football books I've read for a very long time.' - Sam Pilger, FourFourTwo Magazine'Explosive.' - The Mirror'Candid and brilliant.' - Nick Wright, Sky SportsKnown as 'Lord Bendtner' to his fans and haters alike, Nicklas Bendtner has been lauded for his football skills at super clubs like Arsenal and Juventus. But his career was haunted by his rocky behaviour and tendency to self-sabotage.Very much a fable of the modern game, Bendtner talks with disarming honesty about the darker side of football and his own difficult fall from grace; about what it's like to have so much promise that you lose touch with reality altogether. It's is about growing up in a working class neighbourhood and what happens when you give a troubled, overconfident teen millions to spend. It's about fighting to reach the top in the worlds' toughest league but having no respect for hierarchy. It's about friendship, rivalry, and the constant quest for an adrenaline kick. It's about money - having too much of it - and an industry that has lost sight of what really matters. A modern footballing fable, it's a story of decline, temper, talent, great football and ultimately the tragedy of unfulfilled potential.Not since the days of Paul McGrath's Back From The Brink have we seen such honesty on the page of a footballer's memoir. Fans of Paul Merson, George Best and Tony Adam's autobiographies will also find pure fascination here in a story that has gripped international readers...
Beneath the Surface: My Story
by Michael Phelps Brian Cazeneuve Bob CostasPrepare to peek into the mind of a champion, known as the most decorated Olympian of all time with 28 medals, including 23 gold, with this newly updated edition of Michael Phelps's autobiography, Beneath the Surface.In this candid memoir, Phelps talks openly about his battle with attention deficit disorder, the trauma of his parents' divorce, and the challenges that come with being thrust into the limelight. Readers worldwide will relive all the heart-stopping glory as Phelps completes his journey from the youngest man to ever set a world swimming record in 2001, to an Olympic powerhouse in 2008, to surpassing the greatest athlete of ancient Greece, Leonidas of Rhodes, with 13 triumphs in 2016. Athletes and fans alike will be fascinated by insights into Phelps's training, mental preparation, and behind-the-scenes perspective on international athletic competitions. A chronicle of Phelps's evolution from awkward teenager to record-breaking powerhouse, Beneath the Surface is a must-read for any sports fan.
Beneath the Surface: My Story
by Michael Phelps Bob Costas Brian CazeneuveJust in time for the 2012 Olympics--prepare to peek into the mind of a champion with this newly updated edition of Michael Phelps' autobiography, Beneath the Surface.In this candid memoir, Phelps talks openly about his battle with attention deficit disorder, the trauma of his parents' divorce, and the challenges that come with being thrust into the limelight. Readers worldwide will relive all the heart-stopping glory as Phelps completes his journey from the youngest man to ever set a world swimming record in 2001, to an Olympic powerhouse in 2008, and the most decorated Olympian in 2012. Athletes and fans alike will be fascinated by insights into Phelps' training, mental preparation, and behind-the-scenes perspective on international athletic competitions. A chronicle of Phelps' evolution from awkward teenager to media-savvy superstar, Beneath the Surface is a must-read for any sports fan.
Benito Santiago Behind the Mask: My Life of Baseball
by Benito Santiago Charlie HudsonAll-Star Catcher Benito Santiago, the man who could throw from his knees to second base to get a runner out, reveals personal and professional stories of his baseball career. The unusual circumstances of the first few months of Benito’s life were not revealed to him until age ten. The young boy who then stood in a Puerto Rican courtroom made two choices. One was to remain with his adopted family. The other, beyond those walls, was a determination to be a professional baseball player. How closely those choices were connected may never be truly known and perhaps he was always destined to achieve his dream. Tall, lean, with long fingers and a strong throwing arm, his favored position of shortstop gave way to being a catcher. That too, came about through an unexpected situation. The 1980s was a time when more Latin players were following after the great Roberto Clemente and Benito’s talent stood out among young players. He signed with the San Diego Padres in 1982 and at age seventeen entered the Minor League system. There were times in the four years he felt as if he could not deal with language and cultural barriers he hadn’t expected. Other players were packing their bags to go home and when the call came for him to move up, the next twenty years were filled with great moments and unanticipated pitfalls. Benito, 1987 National League Rookie of the Year and five-time selectee to the All-Star Game, went on to play for nine different teams (Cincinnati twice). For two decades he thrilled crowds and in the midst of his career he suffered a devastating accident that should have ended everything. His mangled body was put to the greatest physical tests he had ever endured, but skilled help and perseverance prevailed. Scarred and working to regain his strength, one of the dreams he’d almost given up on was still waiting for him. His choices were not without certain regrets as well. In the decade that passed after his retirement in 2005, he now tells his story of the man behind the mask.
Benito's Goal (Into Reading, Level T #38)
by Margarita González-Jensen Anne Kaske Dan BrownNIMAC-sourced textbook <p><p> No matter where they are, Benito and his friends are always a team. But when Benito decides to leave their soccer team for another, he puts the friendship to the test. Will Benito realize who his true friends are before it's too late?
Benji My Story: My Story - The Authorised Biography
by Glenn JacksonNew Zealanders have long believed Kiwis rugby league captain Benji Marshall to be the best player in the world. That view was confirmed early in 2011 when he was named winner of the prestigious 2010 Golden Boot ? the international prize for the best player in the game. He is the first Wests Tigers player to win this award and only the third New Zealander. This international recognition was not surprising, especially given the virtuoso performance he put on in the final of the Four Nations tournament last year when New Zealand sneaked past Australia. Marshall has also been both inspirational and instrumental in many of New Zealand?s victories in recent times, including the World Cup win over Australia in 2008. Despite being only 26, he has crammed an awful lot into a career which first gained national prominence on both sides of the Tasman when he was selected to represent Australian Schoolboys back in 2003. Marshall?s talent, however, had been spotted some years earlier when, from his home town of Whakatane in New Zealand, he was offered a scholarship to play for a high school on the Gold Coast when he was just 16. From then on it has been a one-way path to the summit of the game. He made his debut for NRL club Wests in 2003 at just 18 and has been with the club ever since. He was a member of the Wests premiership-winning team in 2005 and, despite a string of injuries ? including major shoulder surgery twice! ? his star has continued to rise. His performances for the Kiwis in recent years have left critics on both sides of the Tasman breathless. In this book Marshall will not just talk about his great career, but also his childhood in New Zealand ? he was raised without his biological father, his move to Australia and his storybook entry into the game at the highest level.
Benny: The Life And Times Of A Fighting Legend
by John Burrowes'Before Benny, nobody from the Gorbals became World Champion of anything...'Benny Lynch was Scotland's first World Boxing Champion and the most talked-about British sportsman of his generation. In fact, many consider him to be the finest fighter the country has ever produced.Benny is the amazing account of how Lynch battled his way above and beyond the 'fifty-shilling men' of his home town of Glasgow to become the champion of Scotland, Britain, Europe and the world, earning a reputation as one of the greatest pugilists of all time. But this absorbing biography also details how his career sadly came to a premature halt because of Lynch's alcoholism, which destroyed his health and led to him being abandoned by his countless followers. It took his tragic death at the age of only 33 to restore the fallen idol to legendary status again.The gritty reality of the daily grind of life in the Depression-era Gorbals is captured vividly in this remarkable story of the rise and tragic fall of a fighting legend.