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This book has a great timline of basketball's history
Hoopmania has information that most basketball fans know, but what I found interesting was the new information. I like the way the book is organized, it made reading the facts and statistics easy.Before I read this book, Iaready knew a lot about basketball trivia, but this book helped me learnmuch more. I never knew how basketball was invented. ... Read more

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Difficult trivia over all major sports that will provide an hour or two of entertainment
The trivia in this book covers most sports, from auto racing through horse racing, hockey and baseball. The questions are difficult, there are few bunnies. Each question appears at the top of the page, with a cartoon caption underneath it and the solution is inverted at the bottom. If you are a sports trivia buff, then you can obtain an hour or two of amusement from this book.

Difficult trivia over all major sports that will provide an hour or two of entertainment
The trivia in this book covers most sports, from auto racing through horse racing, hockey and baseball. The questions are difficult, there are few bunnies. Each question appears at the top of the page, with a cartoon caption underneath it and the solution is inverted at the bottom. If you are a sports trivia buff, then you can obtain an hour or two of amusement from this book. ... Read more

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Richard Lederer's Literary Trivia
What fictional detective survived an attempted murder by his creator? (Sherlock Holmes)
Who was the single mother, living on state benefits, whose wizardly series of novels has made her the richest writer in England? (J. K. Rowling)
Which American poet composed and read a poem at John F. Kennedy's inauguration? (Robert Frost)
Richard Lederer is the author of more than 3,000 books and articles about language. His syndicated column, "Looking at Language," appears in newspapers and magazines throughout the United States. He has been elected International Punster of the Year and has been profiled in The New Yorker, People and The National Enquirer. Lederer hosts A Way with Words on weekend public radio. He lives with his wife in San Diego.
"Richard Lederer is the True King of Language Comedy." -Sidney Sheldon
"If America had 'Living National Treasures,' the way Japan and Korea do, Richard Lederer would be one." -Barbara Wallraff, author of Your Own Words
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Great Trivia!
Great trivia book. Richard Lederer has a wonderful dry sense of humor and a succient way of writing. I am so glad I purchased this book!

Interesting
I can't say too much about Richard Lederer's books. Although this one is not as funny as some, it is an eye opener. Read this book if you want to read all kinds of things you didn't know about literature and authors. ... Read more

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This guide includes everything from top achievements of Christian athletes to biographies and testimonies to contact information for sports camps nd sports ministries across the nation. You'll also find tons of trivia that can serve as a prayer tool for Christian athletes. ... Read more

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Fantastic!
This book is a wonderful resource for sports fans of all ages!In addition to fascinating trivia, the book includes all the vital stats on Christian athletes in a wide variety of sports, athlete birthdays and addresses, league and team addresses, and information on national and international sports ministry organizations. ... Read more

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THIS AND THE SARCASTIC SPORTS TRIVIA BOOK...VOLUME 1 ARE THE ONLY TRIVIA BOOKS OF THEIR KIND.SPORTS FANS WILL LOVE THE SHARP CAUSTIC TONE AS WELL AS THE CHALLENGING QUESTIONS.HILARIOUSLY WRITTEN BY STAND UP COMEDIAN PAUL NARDIZZI.

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Hillarious
A great read.I keep mine next to the toilet after making the mistake of reading it on public transportation.After laughing out loud for the umpteenth time, I noticed other riders staring at me like I was some sort of a freak...which is hard to imagine when you consider the number of actual freaks who ride public transporation.A deftly researched book that is a must for any sports fan. Filled with no-hitter nuggets and other assorted sports buffoonery.More fun that a twi-night double header at Candlestick!! ... Read more

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its ok
If you like sports trivia this is the book for you. it has all the fcts on all you favorite teams. I gave it two thombs way up. ... Read more

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Presents facts and figures about the game of football--past and present, and particularly about professional play in the NFL. ... Read more

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1,000 questions about Hawaii sports in 100 quick quizzes. Test your local sports knowledge. Settle that friendly wager. From high school sports stats to UH triumphs and defeats to the Island's best athletes in the national and international arena, there's bound to be a question ortwo to stump even the most die-hard fans. ... Read more

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The title contains sport trivia: questions and answers about rugby, cricket, soccer, golf and other sports. There are sports jokes, accumulated over years of involvement in the sports industry, and hilarious bloopers made by commentators from around the world. Many of the features of the radio show are included in the title: the origin of the nickname, schools rugby, information about South African music, and much much more. There are candid and humorous interviews with some of South Africa's top sports personalities who feature on Darren's show, such as Bobby Skinstad, Shaun Pollock, Jacques Kallis, Robbie Fleck, Ernie Els, Lucas Radebe and Mark Fish, and many others. With a massive marketing drive targeted at the huge audience of Darren's show, this title is sure to be one of the top sellers of the year. ... Read more