The Greatest Books of All Time on Athletes
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This list represents a comprehensive and trusted collection of the greatest books. Developed through a specialized algorithm, it brings together 759 'best of' book lists to form a definitive guide to the world's most acclaimed books. For those interested in how these books are chosen, additional details can be found on the rankings page.
| Rank | Book | Authors | Year | Country | Language | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14090 | String Theory | David Foster Wallace | 2016 | American | English | |
| 14131 | The Boys Of Summer | Roger Kahn | 1972 | American | English | |
| 17164 | Giants And Heroes | Dianne Tittle De Laet | 1995 | Belgian | Unknown | |
| 17164 | The Sports Gene | David Epstein | 2013 | American | English | |
| 17164 | Paper Lion | George Plimpton | 1966 | American | English | |
| 17164 | Loose Balls | Terry Pluto | 1990 | American | English | |
| 17164 | The Breaks Of The Game | David Halberstam | 1981 | American | English | |
| 17164 | The Long Season | Jim Brosnan | 1960 | American | English | |
| 17164 | Babe | Robert Creamer | 1974 | American | English | |
| 17164 | Only The Ball Was White | Robert Peterson | 1970 | Unknown | English | |
| 17164 | Sports World | Robert Lipsyte | 1975 | American | English |