Great Sporting Failures
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Author Description
This collection of anecdotes is about sporting under-achievers - those with the uncanny ability to create mayhem and snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. It is a tribute to those hapless heroes like the goalkeeper who let in 13 goals on his League debut; the golfer who took 23 shots at the 17th hole; and Percy the racing pigeon who beat 1000 rivals in a gruelling 500-mile race, and was then promptly eaten by the neighbourhood cat. The book is divided into ten chapters, covering both major and minor sports, with many items supported by quotes from those involved. Each individual entry is a story in itself.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the history of sporting incompetence and the human tendency to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. Author Geoff Tibballs compiles a series of documented blunders, mishaps, and bizarre occurrences across various athletic disciplines. By utilizing anecdotal evidence and primary source quotes, the text highlights the humorous side of failure in professional and amateur sports.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A collection of historical anecdotes detailing sporting under-achievers and their most famous errors.
- Ten distinct chapters categorized by different sports and types of athletic failure.
- Primary source quotes from participants and witnesses involved in the events.
- A focus on the lighter, more chaotic side of competitive history.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The subject matter points to a lighthearted, episodic collection intended for casual reading rather than deep analytical study. The framing suggests an accessible, entertaining look at the history of sports through the lens of human error and misfortune.
Page Count:
192
Publication Date:
1993-11-11
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN-10:
0002185261
ISBN-13:
9780002185264
Non-Fiction
Humor
Sports
Anecdotes
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