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THE NAMES OF THE GAMES - THE STORIES BEHIND THE NICKNAMES OF 102 PRO FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL, BASEBALL, AND HOCKEY TEAMS

THE NAMES OF THE GAMES - THE STORIES BEHIND THE NICKNAMES OF 102 PRO FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL, BASEBALL, AND HOCKEY TEAMS

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Short profiles of leading U.S. domestic sports teams in American football, ice hockey, baseball and basketball, with a focus on how each got its name.

8vo. 126pp. Paperback. Very good condition.

Date
1988
Publisher
Chicago: Contemporary Books
Author
Mike LESSITER

£24.00 (Code: 90888)

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