Cleveland and Northeast Ohio residents love their sports teams -- in good times and not-so-good times. Read about the Browns, the Indians, the Cavs, and other past and present professional teams as well as Ohio State football and local amateur and recreational sports.
The Franchise (2007)
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Another book by Cleveland Plain Dealer sportswriter, Terry Pluto--this time with Brian Windhorst about the rise of the Cleveland Cavaliers after they drafted LeBron James. An in-depth analysis of the Cavs in the 21st century and the city that's put their sports hopes behind one man. Gray and Co. Hardcover. 256 pages
Dealing: Cleveland Indians New Ballgame (2006)
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Veteran Akron Beacon-Journal sportswriter, Terry Pluto, tells how the Cleveland Indians' front office created a winning team through deals, trades, and strategy. Gray and Company; softcover; 176 pages.
Cleveland Sports Legends: the 20 Most Glorious and Gut-Wrenching Moments (2003)
Cleveland sport lovers have had their share of exciting moments as well as those that make you want to tear your hair out. Relive the good -- and the bad-- in this 320-page book by Bob Dyer. Hardcover.
Cleveland Browns History (2005)
A must for any Cleveland sports fan, this 128-page book by Frank M. Henkel, tells the story of the Cleveland Browns -- from their conception in 1945 to the 2005 season. It's packed full of sports trivia, player profiles, even play-by-play detail of memorable games. There are also great, rarely seen photos to illustrate the story. Softcover.
On Being Brown: What it Means to Be a Browns Fan (1999)
This book, by Scott Huler, shares the joy and the heartache of being a Cleveland Browns fan -- something all of us Clevelanders and displaced Clevelanders can relate to. Softcover. 184 pages. Gray and Company.
LeBron James: the Rise of a Star (2003)
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This fact-filled and easy to read biography of Cleveland basketball phenom will inspire you. Author David Lee Morgan Jr. tells about James' early life, rise to super-stardom, and the way the young star handles his fame with class and grace. 208 pages. Softcover. Gray and Co.
Opening Day: Cleveland, the Indians, and a New Beginning (2004)
A great book for Cleveland Indians fans, this 200-page book by Jonathan Knight celebrates opening day April 4, 1994 -- the first game played at Jacobs Field -- as well as tells the history of the Indians franchise. Softcover.
Heroes, Scamps, and Good Guys by Bob Dolgan (2004)
Plain Dealer sportswriter, Bob Dolgan has put together a fun and fascinating collection of 101 interesting characters in Cleveland sports history. The heroes, such as Jesse Owens are there as are the scamps, like Albert Belle (remember him?). There's also dozens of lesser known, yet interesting profiles. A great read and a good gift idea for a Cleveland sports fan. Gray and Company. softcover. 272 pages.
Cleveland Sports Trivia Quizbook
A fun, and affordable, little book, filled with 500 brain-teasers about all facets of Cleveland sports -- from local high school to professional teams. Questions range from easy to rather difficult. Makes a great gift for a Cleveland sports lover. 224 pages. Softcover. Gray and Company.
