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THE WORLD'S 50 GREATEST SPORTING TROPHIES
Why does the Tour de France leader wear a yellow jersey?
Why do some trophies have a pineapple on top?
Why are gold, silver and bronze used for Olympic medals?
Which sport’s World Cup trophy was stolen, then found 20 years later in a pile of rubbish?
How did an Irishman born in England and a Protestant who worked in England come to lend their names to the Liam MacCarthy and Sam Maguire Cups?
Which top American trophy is inextricably linked to Tricky Dicky and the Watergate scandal?
The answers to these questions - and many more fascinating sporting facts - are to be found in the brand new book The World’s 50 Greatest Sporting Trophies written by Jerry Gardner. Painstakingly researched, and presented in an entertaining, easy to read format, the book tells you the history, social context, bizarre facts and amusing stories behind sport’s greatest prizes. Beautifully illustrated by artist Tom Dack, the book is a great read, even for non-sports fans!
Many sporting trophies are icons of our culture. Prizes like the Jules Rimet Trophy, the Davis Cup and the Ashes are synonymous with their respective sports, but the history associated with them is often forgotten or unknown.
Rather than repeating long lists of dry and boring statistics, The World’s 50 Greatest Sporting Trophies tells the fascinating stories behind the top awards, with captivating information about the instigators, characters, organisers, venues, sponsors and competitors involved. CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR COPY!
In 3 words: Fascinating ~ Humorous ~ Informative
Why does the Tour de France leader wear a yellow jersey?
Why do some trophies have a pineapple on top?
Why are gold, silver and bronze used for Olympic medals?
Which sport’s World Cup trophy was stolen, then found 20 years later in a pile of rubbish?
How did an Irishman born in England and a Protestant who worked in England come to lend their names to the Liam MacCarthy and Sam Maguire Cups?
Which top American trophy is inextricably linked to Tricky Dicky and the Watergate scandal?
The answers to these questions - and many more fascinating sporting facts - are to be found in the brand new book The World’s 50 Greatest Sporting Trophies written by Jerry Gardner. Painstakingly researched, and presented in an entertaining, easy to read format, the book tells you the history, social context, bizarre facts and amusing stories behind sport’s greatest prizes. Beautifully illustrated by artist Tom Dack, the book is a great read, even for non-sports fans!
Many sporting trophies are icons of our culture. Prizes like the Jules Rimet Trophy, the Davis Cup and the Ashes are synonymous with their respective sports, but the history associated with them is often forgotten or unknown.
Rather than repeating long lists of dry and boring statistics, The World’s 50 Greatest Sporting Trophies tells the fascinating stories behind the top awards, with captivating information about the instigators, characters, organisers, venues, sponsors and competitors involved. CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR COPY!
In 3 words: Fascinating ~ Humorous ~ Informative
