A century of Boston sports
by Dick Johnson
2000
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"Organized chronologically, the volume comprises illuminating essays by the author and by the journalist/historian Glenn Stout, historical vignettes, and more than 150 vintage photographs to highlight the teams, events, and personalities that made Boston an internationally recognized center for sports. Professional, school, collegiate, club, and amateur athletics are represented in this work, which includes pieces on the Boston Braves 1914 miracle championship season, Celtics great Bill Russell, professional football's 1936 mystery season, Olympian Louise Stokes, and the Boston Marathon." "Fans and historians will enjoy this look back at the remarkable individuals and moments that define the very heart and soul of sports in Boston."--BOOK JACKET.
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