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A countdown of the greatest games of a Steel City institution… When slow-footed former Pirate Sid Bream broke the heart of the "Bucco" nation, it was Game Seven of the 1992 NLCS. He slid across the plate in the bottom of the 9th for the Braves, giving them the pennant with a heart-wrenching 3–2 victory. The run began a mind-numbing slide that enters its third decade of sub.500 performances. The curse of Sid Bream was born. Until the surprising...
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Kent State University Press
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2015.
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Includes the 2016 Stanley Cup Championship Series: In the first edition of Classic Pens readers were reminded of the franchise's most memorable contests, from its beginnings in the 1960's through the 2010s. This new edition brings the team's standout games up to date, including their triumphant 2016 Stanley Cup victory. During the Penguins' early years, it wasn't uncommon to buy a $5 ticket for a seat at the top of the Civic Arena (the "Igloo") and...
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Kent State University Press
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[2018]
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English
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The stories behind the 50 greatest games in Bengals history, sure to spark much interest and argument among legions of loyal fans Who can forget the famous Freezer Bowl" AFC championship victory over the San Diego Chargers or the heart-stopping Super Bowl classic against the San Francisco 49ers and Joe Montana? Watkins and Maloney set the stage for these and other memorable games, detailing the big plays, stunning comebacks, and fantastic finishes...
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The great tradition of collegiate sports in western Pennsylvania told through 50 memorable games
When sports fans think of collegiate sports in western Pennsylvania, most think of football at the University of Pittsburgh, but there is much more.
In the 1940s and 1950s, Duquesne University basketball was not only the most revered team in the city but also won the area's only Division I national championship ever in a tournament. Carnegie Mellon University,...
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The Kent State University Press
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[2019]
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English
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"The 50 most historically significant games of baseball's first all-professional team Choosing the 50 greatest games is hard to do; ranking them is even harder. Now every Reds fan can relive memories of baseball before and after the Big Red Machine, debate about these choices, or make a list of their own. Highlighting these moments is a unique way of telling the great story of the Cincinnati Reds. While many fans will know about Frank Robinson, Pete...
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