On the Hardwood: Indiana Pacers

On the Hardwood: Indiana Pacers

Author: Zach Wyner

Publisher: MVP Books

Published: 2013-09-01

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 1615708367

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Take a trip to the Hoosier State as you walk On the Hardwood with the Indiana Pacers, in this officially licensed NBA team book. Basketball is special in Indiana. Drive down rural roads throughout the state and you?ll spot basketball rims hung from every post. On the Hardwood: Indiana Pacers looks at Indiana?s unique love affair with basketball and their Pacers. This book also takes us back to the glory days of Reggie Miller, examines Indiana?s own, Larry Bird, and his influence on the franchise before taking a closer look at today?s exciting team.


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Download or read book On the Hardwood: Indiana Pacers written by Zach Wyner and published by MVP Books. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a trip to the Hoosier State as you walk On the Hardwood with the Indiana Pacers, in this officially licensed NBA team book. Basketball is special in Indiana. Drive down rural roads throughout the state and you?ll spot basketball rims hung from every post. On the Hardwood: Indiana Pacers looks at Indiana?s unique love affair with basketball and their Pacers. This book also takes us back to the glory days of Reggie Miller, examines Indiana?s own, Larry Bird, and his influence on the franchise before taking a closer look at today?s exciting team.


Pioneers of the Hardwood

Pioneers of the Hardwood

Author: Todd Gould

Publisher: Indiana University Press

Published: 1998-03-22

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 9780253211996

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As fire is to prairie or water to fish, so is basketball part of the natural environment in Indiana. Round ball, or Hoosier Hysteria is so much a part of the state's heritage that many people believe basketball was invented in Indiana. Naismith's game is a virtual religion in the state. While everyone knows about the growth of basketball in high schools and in college, the story of Indiana's role in the development of professional basketball has not been told before. It is a fascinating, passionate, lively story of men who loved the game and were willing to play for nickels, of raucous fans, local heroes, and love of the game. Growing out of an award-winning documentary, Pioneers of the Hardwood tells the story of the growth of professional basketball in Indiana in the good old barnstorming days. Gould covers the Indianapolis Em-Roes, the Fort Wayne Pistons (later the Detroit Pistons), the Indianapolis Kautskys, and the Indianapolis Olympians. He sets his story within the context of the times and also discusses some of the teams that the local heroes competed against, including the famous New York Celtics (the original Celtics) and the gifted Harlem Rens, the first all black professional team. The book is based on extensive research as well as revealing interviews with former players John Wooden, collegiate all-American Ralph Beard, Pat Malaska, Frank Baird, and others. Indiana teams were frequently "world champions." The Fort Wayne Pistons dominated professional basketball for a number of years. Pioneers of the Hardwood is an essential part of the story of the growth of professional basketball in the first half of this century. As Gould puts it, "Before stars such as Larry Bird or Oscar Robertson, before the high-priced basketball shoe advertisements, and before the success of the NBA, before the Indiana Pacers, the forefathers of professional basketball forged a remarkable legacy as unlikely and as magical as a last-second shot spells a championship. Under primitive conditions, these fabled sportsmen laid a hardwood foundation for others to follow." This is their story.


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Download or read book Pioneers of the Hardwood written by Todd Gould and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 1998-03-22 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As fire is to prairie or water to fish, so is basketball part of the natural environment in Indiana. Round ball, or Hoosier Hysteria is so much a part of the state's heritage that many people believe basketball was invented in Indiana. Naismith's game is a virtual religion in the state. While everyone knows about the growth of basketball in high schools and in college, the story of Indiana's role in the development of professional basketball has not been told before. It is a fascinating, passionate, lively story of men who loved the game and were willing to play for nickels, of raucous fans, local heroes, and love of the game. Growing out of an award-winning documentary, Pioneers of the Hardwood tells the story of the growth of professional basketball in Indiana in the good old barnstorming days. Gould covers the Indianapolis Em-Roes, the Fort Wayne Pistons (later the Detroit Pistons), the Indianapolis Kautskys, and the Indianapolis Olympians. He sets his story within the context of the times and also discusses some of the teams that the local heroes competed against, including the famous New York Celtics (the original Celtics) and the gifted Harlem Rens, the first all black professional team. The book is based on extensive research as well as revealing interviews with former players John Wooden, collegiate all-American Ralph Beard, Pat Malaska, Frank Baird, and others. Indiana teams were frequently "world champions." The Fort Wayne Pistons dominated professional basketball for a number of years. Pioneers of the Hardwood is an essential part of the story of the growth of professional basketball in the first half of this century. As Gould puts it, "Before stars such as Larry Bird or Oscar Robertson, before the high-priced basketball shoe advertisements, and before the success of the NBA, before the Indiana Pacers, the forefathers of professional basketball forged a remarkable legacy as unlikely and as magical as a last-second shot spells a championship. Under primitive conditions, these fabled sportsmen laid a hardwood foundation for others to follow." This is their story.


On the Hardwood: Philadelphia 76ers

On the Hardwood: Philadelphia 76ers

Author: Zach Wyner

Publisher: MVP Books

Published: 2013-09-01

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 1615708316

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If you?re into hoops, then join the Philadelphia 76ers On the Hardwood in this officially licensed NBA team book. Players who have called Philly home are household names: Wilt Chamberlain, Julius Erving, Charles Barkley and Allen Iverson. Their accomplishments include numerous All-Star game appearances, 6 NBA Finals visits and championships in 1967 and 1983. Now, the time has come for a new 76ers era to emerge. On the Hardwood: Philadelphia 76ers peeks into the future at a team that hopes to duplicate the successes of its past.


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Download or read book On the Hardwood: Philadelphia 76ers written by Zach Wyner and published by MVP Books. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you?re into hoops, then join the Philadelphia 76ers On the Hardwood in this officially licensed NBA team book. Players who have called Philly home are household names: Wilt Chamberlain, Julius Erving, Charles Barkley and Allen Iverson. Their accomplishments include numerous All-Star game appearances, 6 NBA Finals visits and championships in 1967 and 1983. Now, the time has come for a new 76ers era to emerge. On the Hardwood: Philadelphia 76ers peeks into the future at a team that hopes to duplicate the successes of its past.


Chasing Indiana's Game

Chasing Indiana's Game

Author: Chris Smith

Publisher:

Published: 2020-08-18

Total Pages: 205

ISBN-13: 0253048176

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Hoosiers have always loved basketball! Long before Larry Bird carried Indiana State University to the 1979 NCAA National Championship or Bobby Knight walked the sidelines at Indiana University, basketball fostered community identity across the Hoosier state. From Indiana's tiniest towns to its biggest cities, high school basketball is a source of pride, unifying communities with different races, religions, and social and economic status. First drawn simply to documenting the architecture of Indiana's high school buildings and basketball courts, Chris Smith and Michael Keating quickly discovered that the real story was about more than just brick and mortar, maple and shellac. Told repeatedly by locals how important these places were to their communities, they began to embrace the "game on Saturday, church on Sunday" mantra that is found in many towns through Indiana, watching countless hours of basketball and becoming a part of the Hoosier tradition themselves. With over 150 color photographs and unforgettable stories from high school basketball and beyond, Chasing Indiana's Game: The Hoosier Hardwood Project is a tribute to the Hoosier state and all who love basketball.


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Download or read book Chasing Indiana's Game written by Chris Smith and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-18 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hoosiers have always loved basketball! Long before Larry Bird carried Indiana State University to the 1979 NCAA National Championship or Bobby Knight walked the sidelines at Indiana University, basketball fostered community identity across the Hoosier state. From Indiana's tiniest towns to its biggest cities, high school basketball is a source of pride, unifying communities with different races, religions, and social and economic status. First drawn simply to documenting the architecture of Indiana's high school buildings and basketball courts, Chris Smith and Michael Keating quickly discovered that the real story was about more than just brick and mortar, maple and shellac. Told repeatedly by locals how important these places were to their communities, they began to embrace the "game on Saturday, church on Sunday" mantra that is found in many towns through Indiana, watching countless hours of basketball and becoming a part of the Hoosier tradition themselves. With over 150 color photographs and unforgettable stories from high school basketball and beyond, Chasing Indiana's Game: The Hoosier Hardwood Project is a tribute to the Hoosier state and all who love basketball.


Pioneers of the Hardwood

Pioneers of the Hardwood

Author: Todd Gould

Publisher: Indiana University Press

Published: 1998-03-22

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 0253028116

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As fire is to prairie or water to fish, so is basketball part of the natural environment in Indiana. Round ball, or Hoosier Hysteria is so much a part of the state's heritage that many people believe basketball was invented in Indiana. Naismith's game is a virtual religion in the state. While everyone knows about the growth of basketball in high schools and in college, the story of Indiana's role in the development of professional basketball has not been told before. It is a fascinating, passionate, lively story of men who loved the game and were willing to play for nickels, of raucous fans, local heroes, and love of the game. Growing out of an award-winning documentary, Pioneers of the Hardwood tells the story of the growth of professional basketball in Indiana in the good old barnstorming days. Gould covers the Indianapolis Em-Roes, the Fort Wayne Pistons (later the Detroit Pistons), the Indianapolis Kautskys, and the Indianapolis Olympians. He sets his story within the context of the times and also discusses some of the teams that the local heroes competed against, including the famous New York Celtics (the original Celtics) and the gifted Harlem Rens, the first all black professional team. The book is based on extensive research as well as revealing interviews with former players John Wooden, collegiate all-American Ralph Beard, Pat Malaska, Frank Baird, and others. Indiana teams were frequently "world champions." The Fort Wayne Pistons dominated professional basketball for a number of years. Pioneers of the Hardwood is an essential part of the story of the growth of professional basketball in the first half of this century. As Gould puts it, "Before stars such as Larry Bird or Oscar Robertson, before the high-priced basketball shoe advertisements, and before the success of the NBA, before the Indiana Pacers, the forefathers of professional basketball forged a remarkable legacy as unlikely and as magical as a last-second shot spells a championship. Under primitive conditions, these fabled sportsmen laid a hardwood foundation for others to follow." This is their story.


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Download or read book Pioneers of the Hardwood written by Todd Gould and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 1998-03-22 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As fire is to prairie or water to fish, so is basketball part of the natural environment in Indiana. Round ball, or Hoosier Hysteria is so much a part of the state's heritage that many people believe basketball was invented in Indiana. Naismith's game is a virtual religion in the state. While everyone knows about the growth of basketball in high schools and in college, the story of Indiana's role in the development of professional basketball has not been told before. It is a fascinating, passionate, lively story of men who loved the game and were willing to play for nickels, of raucous fans, local heroes, and love of the game. Growing out of an award-winning documentary, Pioneers of the Hardwood tells the story of the growth of professional basketball in Indiana in the good old barnstorming days. Gould covers the Indianapolis Em-Roes, the Fort Wayne Pistons (later the Detroit Pistons), the Indianapolis Kautskys, and the Indianapolis Olympians. He sets his story within the context of the times and also discusses some of the teams that the local heroes competed against, including the famous New York Celtics (the original Celtics) and the gifted Harlem Rens, the first all black professional team. The book is based on extensive research as well as revealing interviews with former players John Wooden, collegiate all-American Ralph Beard, Pat Malaska, Frank Baird, and others. Indiana teams were frequently "world champions." The Fort Wayne Pistons dominated professional basketball for a number of years. Pioneers of the Hardwood is an essential part of the story of the growth of professional basketball in the first half of this century. As Gould puts it, "Before stars such as Larry Bird or Oscar Robertson, before the high-priced basketball shoe advertisements, and before the success of the NBA, before the Indiana Pacers, the forefathers of professional basketball forged a remarkable legacy as unlikely and as magical as a last-second shot spells a championship. Under primitive conditions, these fabled sportsmen laid a hardwood foundation for others to follow." This is their story.


On the Hardwood: Denver Nuggets

On the Hardwood: Denver Nuggets

Author: Zach Wyner

Publisher: MVP Books

Published: 2014-01-01

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 1615709061

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Bring some oxygen On the Hardwood where the Denver Nuggets hold court. This team book offers a peek into the future of an entertaining franchise, a future in which a championship is the lone goal.


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Download or read book On the Hardwood: Denver Nuggets written by Zach Wyner and published by MVP Books. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bring some oxygen On the Hardwood where the Denver Nuggets hold court. This team book offers a peek into the future of an entertaining franchise, a future in which a championship is the lone goal.


On the Hardwood: Brooklyn Nets

On the Hardwood: Brooklyn Nets

Author: Zach Wyner

Publisher: MVP Books

Published: 2013-09-01

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 1615708510

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Lace up your shoes--it's time to step On the Hardwood with the Brooklyn Nets, in this officially licensed NBA team book. Although the New Jersey Nets moved just 21 miles to become the Brooklyn Nets in 2012, much has changed. New uniforms, new owners, a new coach and high-profile players have the Nets under Brooklyn's bright lights. Before reading about today, On the Hardwood: Brooklyn Nets takes us back in time to relive memorable moments in Nets history.


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Download or read book On the Hardwood: Brooklyn Nets written by Zach Wyner and published by MVP Books. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lace up your shoes--it's time to step On the Hardwood with the Brooklyn Nets, in this officially licensed NBA team book. Although the New Jersey Nets moved just 21 miles to become the Brooklyn Nets in 2012, much has changed. New uniforms, new owners, a new coach and high-profile players have the Nets under Brooklyn's bright lights. Before reading about today, On the Hardwood: Brooklyn Nets takes us back in time to relive memorable moments in Nets history.


The Story of the Indiana Pacers

The Story of the Indiana Pacers

Author: Steve Silverman

Publisher:

Published: 2010-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781583419465

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"The history of the Indiana Pacers professional basketball team from its start in 1967 to today, spotlighting the franchise's greatest players and reliving its most dramatic moments"--Provided by publisher.


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Download or read book The Story of the Indiana Pacers written by Steve Silverman and published by . This book was released on 2010-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The history of the Indiana Pacers professional basketball team from its start in 1967 to today, spotlighting the franchise's greatest players and reliving its most dramatic moments"--Provided by publisher.


On the Hardwood: Detroit Pistons

On the Hardwood: Detroit Pistons

Author: J.M. Skogen

Publisher: MVP Books

Published: 2014-01-01

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 1615709096

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The Pistons, just like the city of Detroit, were built on toughness and teamwork. On the Hardwood: Detroit Pistons details the franchise?s championship teams, and the rebuild that will soon return the team to glory.


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Download or read book On the Hardwood: Detroit Pistons written by J.M. Skogen and published by MVP Books. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pistons, just like the city of Detroit, were built on toughness and teamwork. On the Hardwood: Detroit Pistons details the franchise?s championship teams, and the rebuild that will soon return the team to glory.


On the Hardwood: Houston Rockets

On the Hardwood: Houston Rockets

Author: Ron Berman

Publisher: MVP Books

Published: 2013-09-01

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 1615708537

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Blast off with the Houston Rockets On the Hardwood, in this officially licensed NBA team book. Everything is bigger in Texas, including Rockets superstars - centers such as Ralph Sampson, Hakeem Olajuwon and Yao Ming once headlined for Houston. More recently, a talented duo of guards, Jeremy Lin and James Harden, has captured the imagination of the Rockets? fans. On the Hardwood: Houston Rockets explores the history of this championship franchise?and looks forward to their promising future.


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Download or read book On the Hardwood: Houston Rockets written by Ron Berman and published by MVP Books. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blast off with the Houston Rockets On the Hardwood, in this officially licensed NBA team book. Everything is bigger in Texas, including Rockets superstars - centers such as Ralph Sampson, Hakeem Olajuwon and Yao Ming once headlined for Houston. More recently, a talented duo of guards, Jeremy Lin and James Harden, has captured the imagination of the Rockets? fans. On the Hardwood: Houston Rockets explores the history of this championship franchise?and looks forward to their promising future.