Tall Tales and Short Shorts Dr. J, Pistol Pete, and the Birth of the Modern NBA |
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| Author:
| Criblez, Adam J. |
| Series title: | Sports Icons and Issues in Popular Culture Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4422-7767-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2017 |
| Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $48.00 |
Book Description:
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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.
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.