{"product_id":"the-the-times-sporting-legends-nigel-farndale-9780008752996","title":"The the Times Sporting Legends","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA must-read collection for all sports fans\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep into the exhilarating world of legendary athletes with this collection of obituaries from \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom pioneering stars of the early twentieth century to the celebrated champions of recent decades, this book brings to life the enduring legacies of sport's brightest figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing era-defining obituaries and rare behind-the-scenes photographs from \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e archive, this collection offers an intimate journey through the lives and achievements of some of sport's most iconic personalities, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlthea Gibson -- The first Black player to win Grand Slam singles titles, including Wimbledon and the U.S. Nationals in the 1950s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShane Warne -- One of cricket's greatest players, renowned for his extraordinary talent and larger-than-life personality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuhammad Ali -- Legendary boxer and civil rights activist whose refusal to be drafted into the Vietnam War cost him his world titles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaroness Rachael Heyhoe Flint -- One of England's leading women cricketers and a driving force behind the first Women's Cricket World Cup in 1973.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoe Frazier -- The relentless heavyweight champion who handed Muhammad Ali his first professional defeat in the \"Fight of the Century.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePelé -- Widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, scoring more than 1,000 career goals and becoming a global ambassador for the sport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFanny Blankers-Koen -- The Dutch track star known as \"the Flying Housewife,\" who won four gold medals at the 1948 London Olympics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSir Bobby Charlton -- A football icon who survived the Munich air disaster of 1958 and became a symbol of resilience, sportsmanship, and excellence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRob Burrow -- Rugby league legend and tireless advocate for Motor Neuron Disease awareness following his diagnosis in 2019.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTori Bowie -- American sprinter and Olympic medalist who rose to international prominence at the 2016 Rio Olympics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthoritative, insightful, and endlessly engaging, this collection celebrates the lives, achievements, and lasting impact of sporting legends. A compelling read for sports fans and anyone fascinated by remarkable life stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nigel Farndale\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0008752990\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780008752996\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Times Books UK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/02\/2027\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 416\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.75h x 5.56w x 0.81d","brand":"Nigel Farndale","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48997482660095,"sku":"9780008752996","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-the-times-sporting-legends-nigel-farndale-9780008752996","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}