The Basketball Hall of Fame's Hoop Facts and Stats
Author | : Alex Sachare |
Publisher | : Jossey-Bass |
Total Pages | : 264 |
Release | : 1997-11-24 |
ISBN-10 | : 047119266X |
ISBN-13 | : 9780471192664 |
Rating | : 4/5 (6X Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Who holds the record for the most points scored in a regular season NBA game? In a playoff game? Which team began as the Tri-Cities Blackhawks? How many teams comprise the WNBA? Which college team sustained an 88-game winning streak? Which team broke it? Who was the first woman ever to try out for an NBA team? Who were the first women inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame? Why is a basket 10 feet high? Here's the answer to every kid's hoop dream: an awesome collection of records, statistics, biographies, championship titles, and tidbits, enabling you to test your basketball knowledge while learning all about the legends of the game. It's a superstar slam dunk of facts, figures, and high-flying fun!