ESPN Sports Almanac 1999
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Author Description
ESPN has taken the original Information Please Sports Almanac, known for its thorough stats, compelling facts, and commentary, and added ESPN's unique voice, point of view, and contributions of network personalities. Taking on the witty "quick-hits" tone ESPN is famous for, the new ESPN almanac includes "Inside the Numbers" statistics, expanded quotes, rule changes, ESPN coverage of the top 40 stories and personalities of the year--with continued annual coverage of college, pro, international and Olympic Sports, bizarre sports occurrences, Hall of Fame awards, Who's Who, parks and arenas, business and media, plus much, much more.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
The 1999 ESPN Sports Almanac compiles comprehensive statistics and commentary for the year in sports. This almanac, an evolution of the Information Please Sports Almanac, integrates ESPN's distinctive style and the insights of its personalities. It features statistical analyses, expanded quotes, and details on rule changes, alongside ESPN's take on the year's most significant sports stories and figures.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Comprehensive statistics for college, professional, and international sports.
- Expanded quotes and commentary from ESPN personalities.
- Details on rule changes and significant sports occurrences.
- Coverage of the top 40 stories and personalities of the year.
- Information on Hall of Fame awards, Who's Who in sports, and sports venues.
- Sections on the business and media aspects of sports.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The ESPN Sports Almanac 1999 builds upon the established reputation of the Information Please Sports Almanac, known for its statistical depth and factual accuracy. By incorporating ESPN's signature voice and contributions from its network personalities, this edition aims to provide a more engaging and contemporary perspective on the year in sports. The inclusion of "Inside the Numbers" statistics and expanded commentary suggests a focus on detailed analysis presented in an accessible, ESPN-style format.
Page Count:
950
Publication Date:
1998-11-05
Publisher:
Hyperion
ISBN-10:
0786883669
ISBN-13:
9780786883660
Non-Fiction
Reference
Sports History
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