Tall tales and short shorts: dr. j, pistol pete, and the birth of the modern nba
Auteur :
Criblez, Adam J.
Éditeur :
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN :
9781442277670
Date de publication :
9 juin 2017
Dimensions :
23,9 x 15,7 x 3,0 cm
Poids :
608 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
This book traces the evolution of the NBA in the 1970s, from the retirement of Bill Russell in 1969 to the arrival of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson ten years later. It features such iconic players as Dr. J and Pistol Pete and examines the controversies that plagued the league, including illicit drug use and on-court violence.