Bibliograph

Tall tales and short shorts, Dr. J, Pistol Pete, and the birth of the modern NBA, Adam J. Criblez

Type

Label

Tall tales and short shorts, Dr. J, Pistol Pete, and the birth of the modern NBA, Adam J. Criblez

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-287) and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Tall tales and short shorts

Medium

electronic resource eBook

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Responsibility statement

Adam J. Criblez

Series statement

Sports Icons and Issues in Popular Culture

Sub title

Dr. J, Pistol Pete, and the birth of the modern NBA

Summary

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

Table Of Contents

Acknowledgments; Pregame; 1 1969 to 1970; Time-Out: The Pistol; 2 1970 to 1971; 3 1971 to 1972; 4 1972 to 1973; 5 1973 to 1974; 6 1974 to 1975; Time-Out: The Doctor; 7 1975 to 1976; Time-Out: The Merger; 8 1976 to 1977; 9 1977 to 1978; 10 1978 to 1979; Postgame; Notes; Select Bibliography; Index; About the Author

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