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Sports in America 1960-1969: A Decade-by-decade History

Author David Fischer
Publisher Chelsea House Pub (L)
Category Juvenile Nonfiction
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Author(s)David Fischer
ISBN / ASIN1604134534
ISBN-139781604134537
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Sales Rank5,197,602
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The 1960s, the Rock 'n' Roll Decade, saw the first televised Olympics, the first basketball player to score 100 points in a single game, and the first Super Bowl. Students, researchers, and general readers alike will be enthralled by 1960 1969, Second Edition as they learn about these major milestones in sports through a vivid presentation and handy reference features.

Highlights include:

Runner Wilma Rudolph wins two gold medals in the 1960 Olympics, the first Olympic Games to be broadcast to millions on television

Race car driver A.J. Foyt wins his first Indianapolis 500 race in 1961, the first of four career wins

In 1962 basketball star Wilt Chamberlain scores a record 100 points in one game

Muhammad Ali defeats Sonny Liston to become the world heavyweight champion in 1964

The Green Bay Packers defeat the Kansas City Chiefs in the first Super Bowl in 1967

The "Miracle Mets" win the 1969 World Series against the Baltimore Orioles in a stunning upset.

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