American Sports

Murry R. Nelson, PhD, is professor emeritus of education and American Studies at Penn State University, University Park. He holds a doctorate from Stanford University.

Preface,
Introduction,
Guide to Related Topics,
Aaron, Hank (1934–),
AAU Basketball,
Abdul-Jabbar, Kareem (1947–),
Adidas,
Advertising and Sport,
Agassi, Andre (1970–),
Ali, Laila (1977–),
Ali, Muhammad (1942–),
"Alibi Ike" (1915),
All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL),
Allen, Mel (1913–1996),
All-Star Game (Baseball),
American Basketball Association (ABA),
American Football League (AFL),
America's Cup,
Angels in the Outfield (1951, 1994),
Arena Football,
Armstrong, Lance (1972–),
The A's (Athletics),
Ashe, Arthur (1943–1993),
Astrodome,
Auerbach, Arnold "Red" (1917–2006),
Auriemma, Geno (1954–),
Autry, Gene (1907–1998),
The Babe Ruth Story (1948),
The Bad News Bears (1976),
Ball Four (1970),
Bang the Drum Slowly (1956),
Banks, Ernest "Ernie" (1931–),
Barkley, Charles (1963–),
Barry, Rick (1944–),
Baseball Cards,
Baseball Hall of Fame,
"Baseball's Sad Lexicon" (1910),
Belichick, Bill (1952–),
Benoit Samuelson, Joan (1957–),
Berra, Yogi (1925–),
The Big House (Michigan Stadium),
Big Red Machine,
Bird, Larry (1956–),
Black Power Salute (1968 Olympics),
Black Sox Scandal (1919),
Blair, Bonnie (1964–),
Blazejowski, Carol (1956–),
The Blind Side (2009),
Blue, Vida (1949–),
Bonds, Barry (1964–),
Bonneville Salt Flats,
Boston Celtics,
Boston Marathon,
Boston Red Sox,
Bowl Championship Series (BCS),
Bowl Games,
Bradshaw, Terry (1948–),
Breaking Away (1979),
Brian's Song (1971),
Brooklyn Dodgers,
Brosnan, Jim (1929–),
Brown, Jim (1936–),
Bryant, Kobe (1978–),
Bryant, Paul "Bear" (1913–1983),
Bud Bowl,
Bull Durham (1988),
Burns, Ken (1953–),
Butkus, Dick (1942–),
Caddyshack (1980),
Caray, Harry (1914–1998),
"Casey at the Bat" (1888),
"The Catch" (1982),
CCNY 1950 Double Championships,
Chamberlain, Wilt (1936–1999),
Champion (1949),
Chastain, Brandi (1968–),
Cheerleading,
Cheeseheads,
Chest Bump,
Chicago Bears,
Chicago Bulls,
Chicago Cubs,
Chicago Defender,
Chuck Taylor All Stars,
Cinderella Man (2005),
Citation,
Clemens, Roger (1962–),
Clemente, Roberto (1934–1972),
Cleveland Indians,
Coach,
Coachman, Alice (1923–),
Cobb (1994),
Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA),
College Basketball Scandals,
Concussion,
Connors, Jimmy (1952–),
Cool Runnings (1993),
Cooper, Cynthia (1963–),
Cornbread, Earl and Me (1975),
Cosell, Howard (1920–1995),
Costas, Bob (1952–),
Cousy, Bob (1928–),
Cowboys Stadium,
Crabbe, Buster (1908–1983),
Cuban, Mark (1958–),
Dallas Cowboys,
Damn Yankees,
Davis, Al (1929–2011),
Davis, Ernie (1939–1963),
Daytona International Speedway,
Dean, Dizzy (1910–1974),
Death of a Salesman,
Death Valley, LSU Football,
Deford, Frank (1938–),
Didrikson, Babe (1911–1956),
DiMaggio, Joe (1914–1999),
Dipping and Baseball,
Disco Demolition Night (1979),
Ditka, Mike (1939–),
Dream Team,
Dungy, Tony (1955–),
Dunk,
Durant, Kevin (1988–),
EA Sports,
Earnhardt, Ralph Dale, Sr. (1951–2001) and Earnhardt, Ralph Dale, Jr. (1974–),
Earthquake World Series (1989),
Ederle, Gertrude (1905–2003),
Enberg, Dick (1935–),
Erving, Julius (1950–),
ESPN Channels,
ESPN College Game Day,
ESPY Awards,
Evert, Chris (1954–),
Fab Five,
Facenda, John (1913–1984),
Fantasy Leagues,
Favre, Brett (1969–),
Fear Strikes Out (1957),
Federer, Roger (1980–),
Feller, Bob (1918–2010),
Fences (1985),
Fenway Park,
Field of Dreams (1989),
The Fighter (2010),
Final Four,
Finch, Jennie (1980–),
Finding Forrester (2000),
Finley, Charlie (1918–1996),
Fleming, Peggy (1948–),
Flood, Curt (1938–1997),
Flutie, Doug (1962–),
Fogerty, John (1945–),
Four Horsemen,
Fox Sports,
Friday Night Lights,
Gatorade,
Gay Games,
Gehrig, Lou (1903–1941),
Gibson, Althea (1927–2003),
Gibson, Bob (1935–),
Gibson, Josh (1911–1947),
Golden Boy (1937),
Gordon, Jeff (1971–),
Grange, Red (1903–1991),
The Great White Hope (1970),
The Greatest Show on Turf, 1999–2001 St. Louis Rams,
Green Bay Packers,
Greenberg, Hank (1911–1986),
Gretzky, Wayne Douglas (1961–),
Griffey, Ken, Jr. (1969–),
Griffith Joyner, Florence (1959–1998),
Gwynn, Tony (1960–),
Halas, George (1895–1983),
Hamill, Dorothy (1956–),
Hamm, Mia (1972–),
Happy Gilmore (1996),
Happy Valley, Penn State Football,
Harlem Globetrotters,
Harris, Mark (1922–2007),
Hawk, Tony (1968–),
Hawkins, Connie (1942–),
Hayes, Bob (1942–2002),
Hayes, Woody (1913–1987),
Heiden, Eric (1958–),
Heisman Trophy,
High Five,
Homestead Grays,
Honus Wagner Card,
Hoop Dreams (1994),
Hoosiers (1986),
Hot Dogs,
Hunter, Jim "Catfish" (1946–1999),
The Hustler (1961),
Hyman, Flo (1954–1986),
I Spy,
Iditarod,
"Immaculate Reception,"
Imus, Don (1940–),
Indianapolis Clowns,
Indianapolis 500,
Iverson, Allen (1975–),
Jackson, Bo (1962–),
Jackson, Phil (1945–),
Jackson, Reggie (1946–),
James, Bill (1949–),
James, LeBron (1984–),
Jansen, Dan (1965–),
Jenner, Bruce (1949–),
Jerry Maguire (1996),
Jeter, Derek (1974–),
Johnson, Earvin "Magic" (1959–),
Johnson, Jack (1878–1946),
Johnson, Jimmie (1975–),
Johnson, Michael (1967–),
Johnson, Rafer (1935–),
Jones, Bobby (1902–1971),
Jones, Marion (1975–),
Jordan, Michael (1963–),
Joyner-Kersee, Jackie (1962–),
Jumbotron,
Kahanamoku, Duke (1890–1968),
Kentucky Derby,
King, Billie Jean (1943–),
Knight, Bobby (1940–),
Koufax, Sandy (1935–),
Krone, Julie (1963–),
Krzyzewski, Mike (1947–),
Ladies' Day,
Lake Placid,
Landis, Kenesaw Mountain (1866–1944),
Lardner, Ring (1885–1933),
Las Vegas and Sports Betting,
A League of Their Own (1992),
Lee, Spike (1957–),
Legal Decisions,
Leslie, Lisa (1972–),
Lewis, Carl (1961–),
Lieberman, Nancy (1958–),
Lingerie Bowl,
Little League World Series,
Lombardi, Vincent T. (1913–1970),
The Long Count,
Lopez, Nancy (1957–),
Los Angeles Dodgers,
Los Angeles Lakers,
Louganis, Greg (1960–),
Louis, Joe (1914–1981),
Love & Basketball (2000),
Madden, John (1936–),
Madden NFL,
Madison Square Garden,
Magnificent Seven (1996),
Man O' War,
Manning, Peyton (1976–),
Mantle, Mickey (1931–1995),
Maravich, Peter "Pete" (1947–1988),
March Madness,
Marching Band,
Marichal, Juan (1937–),
Maris, Roger (1934–1985),
Mascots,
The Masters,
Mays, Willie (1931–),
Mazeroski Homer, Game Seven, 1960 World Series,
McEnroe, John (1959–),
McGwire, Mark (1963–) and Sosa, Sammy (1968–),
Mikan, George (1924–2005),
Miller, Cheryl (1963–),
Million Dollar Baby (2004),
Miniature Golf,
Miracle on Ice (1980),
Mitchell Report (2007),
Monday Night Football,
Moneyball (2003),
Montana, Joe (1956–),
Murderball (2005),
Murderers' Row (1927),
Musial, Stan "The Man" (1920–2013),
Naismith, James (1861–1939),
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame,
Namath, Joe (1943–),
NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing),
National Basketball Association (NBA),
National Football League (NFL),
The Natural (1984),
Navratilova, Martina (1956–),
NBA Draft,
NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association),
Negro Leagues,
Neiman, LeRoy (1921–2012),
New Orleans Saints,
New York Mets,
New York Rens (Renaissance),
New York Yankees,
Nicklaus, Jack (1940–),
Nike, Inc.,
1994 FIFA World Cup,
1999 FIFA Women's World Cup,
1972 Miami Dolphins,
1958 NFL Championship Game,
1932 Olympic Games, Lake Placid,
1932 Olympic Games, Los Angeles,
1960 Olympic Games, Squaw Valley,
1968 Olympic Games, Mexico City,
1984 Olympic Games, Los Angeles,
1996 Olympic Games, Atlanta,
1975 World Series Sixth Game,
Nipplegate,
North Dallas Forty (1973),
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football,
Ohio Stadium,
Ohno, Apolo (1982–),
Olajuwon, Hakeem (1963–),
O'Neal, Shaquille (1972–),
Owens, Jesse (1913–1980),
Owens, Terrell "T. O." (1973–) and Ochocinco, Chad (1978–),
Paige, Satchel (1906–1982),
Palmer, Arnold (1929–),
Paper Lion (1966),
Parade Magazine All-Americans,
Paralympic Games,
Paterno, Joe (1926–2012),
Patrick, Danica (1982–),
Payton, Walter (1954–1999),
Petty, Richard (1937–),
Phelps, Michael (1985–),
Philadelphia Phillies,
Pine Tar Incident (1983),
The Pit,
Pittsburgh Crawfords,
Plimpton, George (1927–2003),
Point Shaving and 1950s College Basketball,
Presidents and Opening Day in Baseball,
The Pride of the Yankees (1942),
Pro Football Hall of Fame and Museum,
Pujols, Albert (1980–),
Puma,
Raging Bull (1980),
Ramirez, Manny (1972–),
Remember the Titans (2000),
Retton, Mary Lou (1968–),
Rice, Grantland (1880–1954),
Rice, Jerry (1962–),
Ripken, Cal, Jr. (1960–),
Robertson, Oscar (1938–),
Robinson, Eddie G. (1919–2007),
Robinson, Frank (1935–),
Robinson, Jackie (1919–1972),
Rockne, Knute (1888–1931),
Rockwell, Norman (1894–1978),
Rocky (1976),
Rodeo,
Rodriguez, Alex (1975–),
Rodriguez, Chi Chi (1935–),
Roethlisberger, Ben (1982–),
Roller Derby,
Rooney Rule,
Rose Bowl,
Rose, Pete (1941–),
Rucker Park,
Rudolph, Wilma Glodean (1940–1994),
Rudy (1993),
Russell, Bill (1934–),
Ruth, Babe (1895–1948),
Ryan, Nolan (1947–),
Ryder Cup Matches,
Sampras, Pete (1971–),
Sanders, Barry (1968–),
Saperstein, Abe (1902–1966),
Saratoga Springs, New York,
Sayers, Gale (1943–),
Schilling, Curt, Bloody Sock of (2004),
Schulz, Charles (1922–2000) and Peanuts,
Scott, Jack (1943–2008),
Scully, Vin (1927–),
Seabiscuit,
Seaver, Tom (1944–),
Secretariat,
Selig, Bud (1934–),
Shelton, Ron (1945–),
Shot Heard 'Round the World,
Simpson, O. J. (1947–),
Skateboarding,
Slam Dunk Contest,
Slap Shot (1977),
Smith, Emmitt (1969–),
Smith, Red (1905–1982),
Soccer Moms,
Space Jam (1996),
"Spahn and Sain and Pray for Rain,"
Spelling Bees,
Spitz, Mark (1950–),
The Sporting News,
Sports Agents,
Sports and Drugs/Doping,
Sports Bars,
Sports Clothing,
Sports Drinks,
Sports Food,
Sports Illustrated,
Sports Memorabilia, Vintage and Autographed,
Sports Metaphors,
Spring Training,
St. Louis Cardinals,
Stanley Cup,
Steel Curtain,
Steinbrenner, George (1930–2010),
Stengel, Casey (1890–1975),
Stern, David (1942–),
Steroids,
Street, Picabo (1971–),
Strikes and Lockouts,
Stringer, C. Vivian (1948–),
Strode, Woody (1914–1994),
Substance Abuse,
Summitt, Pat (1952–),
Super Bowl,
"Super Bowl Shuffle,"
Superdome,
The Swamp,
Swoopes, Sheryl (1971–),
Tailgating,
Take Me Out (2002),
"Take Me Out to the Ballgame" (1908),
"Talkin' Baseball" (1981),
Taurasi, Diana (1982–),
Texas Western Wins the 1966 NCAA Basketball Title,
That Championship Season (1972),
Thorpe, Jim (1888–1953),
Three-Point Shot,
Thrilla in Manila (1975),
Tillman, Pat (1976–2004),
Title IX,
Tommy John Surgery,
Tonya Harding–Nancy Kerrigan Scandal (1994),
Torres, Dara (1967–),
Trevino, Lee (1939–),
Triple Crown,
Turner Broadcasting System (TBS),
Turner, Ted (1938–),
2002 Olympic Games, Salt Lake City,
2008 Redeem Team,
Tyson, Mike (1966–),
UCLA Basketball,
Uecker, Bob (1935–),
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA),
Unitas, John (1933–2002),
Valenzuela, Fernando (1960–),
VanDerveer, Tara (1953–),
Veeck, Bill (1914–1986),
Vick, Michael (1980–),
Videogames,
Violence, Guns, and Sport,
Vitale, Richard J. (Dick) (1939–),
Walker, Herschel (1962–),
Walton, Bill (1952–),
Weissmuller, Johnny (1904–1984),
West, Jerry (1935–),
Westminster Kennel Club/Westminster Dog Show,
WGN Television,
Wheaties—The Breakfast of Champions,
White Men Can't Jump (1992),
The White Shadow,
White, Shaun (1986–),
White, Willye Bertha (1939–2007),
"Who's on First?,"
Williams, Doug (1955–),
Williams, Serena (1981–),
Williams, Ted (1918–2002),
Williams, Venus (1980–),
The Winning Team (1952),
Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA),
Women's Professional Basketball League (WBL),
Women's Tennis Association (WTA),
Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA),
Wooden, John (1910–2010),
Woods, Tiger (1975–),
World Series,
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE),
Wrigley Field,
X Games,
XFL,
Yankee Stadium,
Yao Ming (1980–),
Selected Bibliography,
About the Editor and Contributors,
Index,