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1960s in Sports A Decade of Change

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Beschreibung

Produktdetails

Einband

Gebundene Ausgabe

Erscheinungsdatum

27.04.2020

Abbildungen

74 b/w photos

Verlag

Rowman & Littlefield

Seitenzahl

380

Maße (L/B/H)

28,6/22,1/2,5 cm

Gewicht

1214 g

Sprache

Englisch

ISBN

978-1-5381-3564-8

Beschreibung

Produktdetails

Einband

Gebundene Ausgabe

Erscheinungsdatum

27.04.2020

Abbildungen

74 b/w photos

Verlag

Rowman & Littlefield

Seitenzahl

380

Maße (L/B/H)

28,6/22,1/2,5 cm

Gewicht

1214 g

Sprache

Englisch

ISBN

978-1-5381-3564-8

Herstelleradresse

Libri GmbH
Europaallee 1
36244 Bad Hersfeld
DE

Email: gpsr@libri.de

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  • Produktbild: 1960s in Sports

  • Introduction

    1960

    Sit-ins, the Cold War and the Election of President John F. Kennedy
    The Original "Miracle on Ice"
    Wilt Takes NBA by Storm but Celtics Prevail
    Montreal Canadiens Win Fifth Straight Stanley Cup
    Palmer Charges from Behind to Win Historic U.S. Open Duel
    Seeds of Change in Rome
    Ted Williams Bids Adieu with Dramatic Home Run in Final At-Bat
    Pirates Steal World Series from Yankees
    Eagles Beat Packers for NFL Title; AFL Is Born

    1961

    The Bay of Pigs Fiasco, the Freedom Riders and the Berlin Wall
    Robertson and West Join NBA; Celtics Win Third Straight Title
    Geoffrion Ties the Rocket; Black Hawks End Montreal Reign
    Maris (61* Home Runs) Breaks Ruth's Record as Yanks Dominate
    Crimson Tide Rolls; Ernie Davis Wins Heisman Trophy

    1962

    The Cuban Missile Crisis Brings the World to the Brink of Nuclear War
    Ohio State Dominates but Cincinnati Wins Back-to-Back Titles
    Wilt Has a Season for the Ages; Celtics Win Best Playoffs Ever
    Hull Scores 50 but Maple Leafs Dethrone Black Hawks
    Nicklaus Beats Palmer in U.S. Open Playoff
    Redemption for Ralph Terry
    Packers Leave Giants in the Cold; Dallas Wins AFL Title in OT

    1963

    A "Dream" in Washington, Tragedy in Birmingham and the Assassination of JFK
    Loyola Ends Cincinnati Streak in Overtime
    Cousy Goes out on Top as Celtics Win Fifth Straight Title
    Nicklaus Wins Masters and PGA
    Koufax Leads Dodgers to World Series Sweep of Yankees
    Staubach Wins Heisman Trophy but Texas Beats Navy
    Brown and Tittle Set Records but Bears Win Championship

    1964

    Murder in Mississippi, the Escalation of the Vietnam War and the Election of LBJ
    Clay Floats Like a Butterfly and Stings Liston to Take Title
    Howe Passes Richard; Bathgate Helps Maple Leafs Win Cup
    Venturi Wins Dramatic U.S. Open
    Yanks Trumped by Cards as Dynasty Ends
    Billy Mills Shocks the World and Bob Hayes Flies
    Texas Holds Off Namath and Alabama in Orange Bowl Thriller
    Brown Leads Cleveland to NFL Title; Buffalo Wins AFL Title

    1965

    The Selma Civil Rights Marches and the Watts Riots
    Bill Bradley Excels; UCLA Wins Second Straight Title
    Havlicek Steals Ball vs. Philly; Celtics Beat Lakers for Seventh Straight Title
    Nicklaus Dominant at Masters; Player Wins U.S. Open
    Ali Kayoes Liston with Phantom Punch and Then Decks Patterson
    Koufax Carries Dodgers Again
    Sayers and Brown Excel but Packers Win Title; Bills Repeat

    1966

    Violence Escalates at Home and in Vietnam
    Texas Western Gives Kentucky a Wake-up Call
    Hull Breaks Rocket's Record but Canadiens Win Another Cup
    Nicklaus Wins Masters; Palmers Lets U.S. Open Slip Away
    Jim Ryun Smashes World Mile Record
    Robinson's Triple Crown Leads Orioles to Title
    Notre Dame and Michigan State Play Famous 10-10 Tie
    Packers Overwhelm Kansas City Chiefs in First Super Bowl

    1967

    Israel Wins Six-Day War and Race Riots Plague United States
    Alcindor Leads UCLA to Undefeated Season
    Wilt Wins First Title as Philadelphia Crushes All Comers
    Bobby Orr Era Begins but Maple Leafs Win Another Cup
    Ali Beats Terrell and Folley but Loses to Uncle Sam
    Nicklaus Outduels Palmer in U.S. Open at Baltusrol
    The Impossible Dream
    Green Bay Beats Dallas in Ice Bowl and Oakland in Super Bowl II

    1968

    The Tet Offensive, the King and Kennedy Assassinations and Nixon's Election
    Houston Wins "Game of Century" but UCLA Wins Title
    NHL Expansion Era Begins; Canadiens Regain Cup
    The Year of the Pitcher
    Beamon Soars and Black Sprinters Protest
    O.J. Simpson Runs Wild but Ohio State Beats USC
    Namath Delivers on Guarantee as Jets Upset Colts in Super Bowl III

    1969

    Student Riots and Nixon's Silent Majority; Man Walks on the Moon
    Alcindor and Pistol Pete Dominate College Basketball
    Russell Exits on Top as Celtics Hold off Knicks & Lakers
    Esposito and Hull Set Records but Habs Win Fifth Cup of Decade
    The Miracle Mets
    Texas Beats Arkansas in Annual "Game of the Century"
    Reed Leads Knicks to First Championship, 1969-70

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