If you’re a big sports fan, then it’s very likely that you will be interested in reading certain sports books. Take a look at the following eight sports books that all lovers of sports will be interested in checking out. These books are all very interesting and iconic for different reasons.
- Friday Night Lights by H.G. Bissinger
Friday Night Lights is the book that inspired the hit TV show as well as the beloved film of the same name. It’s a perfect book that showcases just how important football is in small towns across America.
- The Dynasty by Jeff Benedict
The Dynasty is a book that chronicles the rise of the New England Patriots as a dominant force in the NFL. If you’re interested in the Bill Belichick and Tom Brady era of the Patriots, then this is a must-own book.
- Tiger Woods by Jeff Benedict
Tiger Woods is probably the most famous golfer of the last twenty or so years, and you could even argue that he is the most iconic golfer ever at this point. This documentary book about Tiger Woods gives you all of the interesting details of his life and his time in the sport.
- Undisputed Truth by Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson is definitely one of the most famous boxers ever to step in the ring, and this book about his life is a great way to learn more about him. Tyson didn’t write this book himself, but the unnamed ghostwriter did a great job of telling Tyson’s story.
- The Yogi Book
Yogi Berra is one of the most iconic sports figures of all time, and this book gives you many of his most memorable quotes. It’s a great book to pick up now and then to get a good laugh because of how much fun content it contains.
- These Guys Have All the Fun: Inside the World of ESPN by James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales
ESPN is something that has captured the attention of the sports-loving population over the last several decades. If you want to read more about ESPN and get some intriguing information, then this is a great book to pick up.
- 24: Life Stories and Lessons from the Say Hey Kid by Willie Mays and John Shea
Reading about the life stories of Willie Mays will certainly be worthwhile for any baseball fan. There will be many interesting pieces of information in this book, and it’s all laid out in a very entertaining way.
- The Jordan Rules: The Inside Story of One Turbulent Season with Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls by Sam Smith
Anyone who has seen the recent ESPN and Netflix documentary about Jordan’s Chicago Bulls will want to read this one. This book got so much buzz in the late ’90s because it detailed a lot of the drama that was going on behind the scenes with the team during Jordan’s second run with the Chicago Bulls.