Leo Donovan Michael (32 results)

Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Trade Paperback. Condition: USED Good.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 160 Pages.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. SOFT COVER IN NEAR FINE CONDITION.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. Which Major League Baseball team can trace its name to Brooklyn's 19th century romance with trolley cars, and which other earned its moniker for stealing players? Which NFL franchise was named after legendary world heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis, and which other owes its name to mystery writer Edgar Allan Poe? Which NBA club inherited its name from a famous incident that occurred in the American Civil War and which other from an official state demon? These questions and many more are examined in Yankees to Fighting Irish, a fascinating and insightful look at the legends, facts and fiction behind your favorite sports teams' names. All 120 North American pro franchises - football, baseball, hockey and basketball - plus 150 college teams and 100 of the strangest names from other sports and leagues, are included. Thoroughly researched, Donovan intersperses captivating trivia, famous legends and occasionally bizarre fiction in his pursuit of the story behind each team's name. The result is a wild and entertaining read - and a gold mine for trivia buffs and sports fanatics alike.…

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Yankees to Fighting Irish: What's Behind Your Favorite Team's Name. Book.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. You've heard their names many times: the Mighty Ducks, the Fighting Irish, the Red Sox. Did you ever wonder who decided the nickname of your favorite major league team? Trivia, legends, and bizarre fiction are included in this entertaining read for sports fans. A fascinating and insightful look at the legends, facts, and fiction behind your favorite sports teams' names. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 187 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paper. Condition: As New. First Thus. This is a look at the origin of the name of your favourite sports team. I always had wondered about Tottenham Hotspurs!! The author looks at name histories for professional sports leagues such as Major League Baseball. Also hockey, basketball and football - both Canadian and American. Add in college teams (Canada & U.S.) - British Premier League and the `Best of the Rest'. Cond: Blue paper wrapper, around 242 pages, has blue team jacket logo/graphic. Corners and edges are all CRISP. Creases and tears DO NOT exist. Neither do names and marks. Tight!! Each section is led off by a b/w stadium graphic but the book is otherwise UNillustrated. (Likely a copyright issue!) Ever wonder how the Memphis Tigers or the Syracuse Orangemen got their names. How about the Bangor Blue Ox. There is an Internet sports surfers guide on pages 237 to 242. A quote from page 130: " When Edward O. `Jumbo' Stiehm was hired as coach in 1911, the team's unofficial moniker became the STIEHM ROLLERS. What team, what sport would that be??.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. You've heard their names many times: the Mighty Ducks, the Fighting Irish, the Red Sox. Did you ever wonder who decided the nickname of your favorite major league team? Trivia, legends, and bizarre fiction are included in this entertaining read for sports fans. A fascinating and insightful look at the legends, facts, and fiction behind your favorite sports teams' names. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. …

paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Paperback. Condition: New. Which Major League Baseball team can trace its name to Brooklyn's 19th century romance with trolley cars, and which other earned its moniker for stealing players? Which NFL franchise was named after legendary world heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis, and which other owes its name to mystery writer Edgar Allan Poe? Which NBA club inherited its name from a famous incident that occurred in the American Civil War and which other from an official state demon? These questions and many more are examined in Yankees to Fighting Irish, a fascinating and insightful look at the legends, facts and fiction behind your favorite sports teams' names. All 120 North American pro franchises - football, baseball, hockey and basketball - plus 150 college teams and 100 of the strangest names from other sports and leagues, are included. Thoroughly researched, Donovan intersperses captivating trivia, famous legends and occasionally bizarre fiction in his pursuit of the story behind each team's name. The result is a wild and entertaining read - and a gold mine for trivia buffs and sports fanatics alike.…

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. xxii + 187.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. xxii + 187.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. xxii + 187.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - A fascinating and insightful look at the legends, facts, and fiction behind your favorite sports teams' names.