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Everyone loves an underdog. That’s why we’re drawn to sports movies—there’s something special about the magic depicted in Remember The Titans, Miracle, or even something silly like The Waterboy. But good sports books, and we mean good ones, go even deeper.
1) Hoosiers
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
A man gets a last-chance job coaching a small-town Indiana high-school basketball team and faces the dual challenge of bringing this underdog team to the 1951 state championship and redeeming himself from a mysterious past.
Publisher
Oinkfilm
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (61 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet ([10] pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm)
Language
English
Description
The perfect present for five to fifteen year old soccer player offensive one-on-one dribbling like the pros while standing with your back to the goal on the wind one versus one juggling tricks and corner flag tricks.
Publisher
Oinkfilm
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (62 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet ([10] pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm)
Language
English
Description
Dribbling like the pros, while standing with your back to the goal on the wing. One versus one juggling tricks and corner flag tricks. Live your dream and teach yourself the best tricks of the soccer pros.
Publisher
TeamWorks Media
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (116 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
As told by former Globetrotters, current and former NBA players and coaches, journalists, and celebrities, this documentary traces the development of the team through its roots in Depression-era Chicago and early barnstorming years, through the volatile racial politics of the 1930s, '40s, and '50s, when they were at their peak. During those years, the team was regularly competing against the nation's best college players--and even beating NBA squads...
Publisher
Peter Pan
Pub. Date
[2006]
Edition
Full screen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (approximately 30 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
James Pugliese, golf pro and junior golf educator, leads by using his unique teaching methods to introduce the basics of golf. Includes an engaging quiz to reinforce the fundamentals of golf.
Series
30 for 30 volume Season II, no. 27
Publisher
Team Marketing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (101 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The story of one of the greatest upsets in sports history has been told. Or has it? On a Friday evening in Lake Placid, a plucky band of American collegians stunned the vaunted Soviet national team, 4-3 in the medal round of the 1980 Winter Olympic hockey competition. But there was another, unchronicled side to the 'Miracle On Ice.' The so-called bad guys from America's ideological adversary were in reality good men and outstanding players.
Publisher
WWE Home Video
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
Full screen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (approximately 180 min) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The biggest party of the summer returns to L.A. where a divided WWE universe looks on as John Cena defends the WWE Championship against his hand-picked challenger, Daniel Bryan. Will Bryan finally prove to the doubters that he is Championship material or will Cena cool off the hottest superstar of 2013?
10) Baseball
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Pub. Date
[2000]
Physical Desc
10 videodiscs (DVD) (approximately 18 hr. 54 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Formats
Description
The definitive documentary of America's pastime, baseball. Through a skillful blend of still photographs, film footage, interviews and voice overs, the the history of "The Game" is brought to life. Covering the period from the 1840's to 1994 (just before the strike), the high and low moments, heroes and villains are explored and examined, providing an in-depth, informative, and enthralling look at this truly American passion.
11) Ring the bell
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"Slick, big city sports agent Rob Decker has it all. But on his latest mission to sign a high school baseball superstar, Rob becomes stranded in a small town where the simplicity of life--and the faith of the people--stands in stark contrast to his own fast-paced, win-at-all-costs mindset. Torn between these two worlds, will Rob have the courage to let faith transform his life?" -- container
12) Southpaw
Publisher
Anchor Bay Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2015]
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (124 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Billy "The Great" Hope, reigning Light Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World, seemingly has it all: an impressive career, a beautiful and loving wife, an adorable daughter, and a lavish lifestyle. When tragedy strikes and his lifelong manager and friend leaves him behind, Hope hits rock bottom and turns to an unlikely savior at a run-down local gym: Tick Willis, a retired fighter and trainer to the city's toughest amateur boxers.
13) Draft day
Publisher
Summit Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2014]
Edition
Widescreen version.
Language
English
Formats
Description
On the day of the NFL Draft, general manager Sonny Weaver has the opportunity to save football in Cleveland when he trades for the number one pick. He must quickly decide what he's willing to sacrifice in pursuit of perfection as the lines between his personal and professional life become blurred on a life-changing day for a few hundred young men with dreams of playing in the NFL.
Language
English
Formats
Description
We reward speed, size and above all else, winning – at sport, at business, and at war. Metaphorically we are a culture on steroids. Is it any wonder that so many of our heroes are on performance enhancing drugs? From the producers of Bowling For Columbine and Fahrenheit 9/11, comes a new film that unflinchingly explores America’s win-at-all-cost culture and what is behind some of the greatest icons of Hollywood and international athletics. Official...
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2012]
Edition
Widescreen; [Rental ready].
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (111 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Gus Lobel has been one of the best scouts in baseball for decades, but, despite his efforts to hide it, age is starting to catch up with him. Nevertheless, Gus-who can tell a pitch just by the crack of the bat-refuses to be benched for what may be the final innings of his career. The one person who might be able to help is also the one person Gus would never ask: his daughter, Mickie, an associate at a high-powered Atlanta law firm.
Publisher
Binge Box
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
6 videodiscs (689 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Overcomer: High school basketball coach John Harrison receives unfortunate news that will change his life. The largest manufacturing plant in town suddenly shuts down, forcing many families to leave in search of other job opportunities. John and his family are faced with an uncertain future, and his dreams of winning the state basketball championship are in jeopardy. He agrees to coach the cross-country team where he meets a runner who is on her journey...
17) Meru
Publisher
Music Box Films
Language
English
Formats
Description
Three renowned climbers navigate nature’s harshest elements and their own complicated inner demons to ascend Mount Meru, the most technically complicated and dangerous peak in the Himalayas. Winner of the Audience Award for Documentary at the **Sundance Film Festival**. Nominated for Best Documentary at the **Film Independent Spirit Awards**. *"A triumph of editing and narrative beyond "Are you kidding me?" visuals, Meru is a climbing story with...
18) Surf's up
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Teenage Rockhopper penguin Cody Maverick is an up-and-coming surfer who is about to enter his first pro competition. Followed by a documentary crew to film his experiences, Cody leaves Antarctica for the warmer climes in order to surf in the Big Z Memorial Surf Championship covered by the SPEN network. His hero, champion surfer Big Z, has been gone for ten years, and Cody wants to win the championship in his memory. On his journey he encounters surfer-dude...
Publisher
Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2006.
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (121 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Based on the 1913 U.S. Open golf championship-at which two equally sympathetic young men, both of whom grew up economically and socially disadvantaged, go club to club in one of the most exciting and dramatic athletic events of the 20th century.
Series
Pub. Date
1995
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (103 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The California Angels are a struggling baseball team praying to win a pennant. Their luck changes as their biggest fan, 11-year-old Roger, begins giving the coach tips from a real live angel. The team not only climbs back into the pennant race, but learns to believe in themselves.
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