Mr. Basketball: George Mikan, the Minneapolis Lakers, and the Birth of the NBA 2007 Michael Schumacher |
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Publisher: 2007 by Bloomsbury USA 336 pages, Hardcover -- Approx. size: 6.5 x 9.5 inches ISBN13: 9781596912137 The definitive biography of the first dominant big man in professional basketball, published on the sixtieth anniversary of his debut with the Minneapolis Lakers. Before Shaquille O'Neal and before Bill Russell, there was George Mikan, a six-foot-ten, 240-pound center, whose quiet demeanor and bespectacled face belied his competitive fire. A four-time All-American at DePaul and a six-time professional champion, Mikan was such an unstoppable force-and a national sensation-that, when his Minneapolis Lakers played the New York Knickerbockers in 1949, the marquee outside Madison Square Garden read simply, "George Mikan vs. Knicks." Drawing on extensive interviews-with former teammates, opponents, coaches, friends, and rivals-critically acclaimed author Michael Schumacher presents, for the first time, a wonderfully nuanced portrait of one of the most unheralded athletes of our time, and a fascinating look at the birth of the National Basketball Association. Book is in very good condition, looks to be hardly if ever read. Original black dust jacket very bright and very nice. Wonderful sports fan - basketball - NBA - Mn Lakers etc. Or add to your own library. Note the last photo shows a small black dot that may be a remainder mark. Please see and enlarge photos and email with any questions prior to purchase. Thanks |
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