The Playbook: Illustrations of Great Plays and Moments In Sports History

by Chris Stockwell

Coaches around the world teach sports using two nearly universal symbols: "X" and "O". The resulting play diagrams show positioning, assignments, movement, alleys, opportunities, threats, and the play's intended execution. Well-executed plays are exhilarating to be a part of and thrilling to watch. Illustrator Mark Guarino presents artistic representations of more than 140 famous sports plays in THE PLAYBOOK (300 pages), including Division I collegiate sports and major professional team sports in the United States and around the world. Author Chris Stockwell supports each illustration with colorful background information describing each play and its significance. A sampling of X and O illustrations and descriptions include: Bobby Orr's 1970 Stanley Cup winner; Franco Harris' Immaculate Reception; Christian Laettner's winning shot; Reggie Jackson's three homers on three consecutive pitches in the 7th game of the World Series; Derek Jeter's Flip; the Cubs' Ben Zobrist's World Series game winning double; Doug Flutie's Hail Mary pass; the 1972 US Men's Olympic Hockey team winning goal; Herschel Walker's first college touchdown; Randy Moss's 90 yard reception as a Marshall freshman; the Stanford Band on the field too soon; Pel? to Carlos Alberto in the 1972 World Cup final; Lionel Messi's magic goal against Zaragoza in 2010; Carli Lloyd's 2015 World Cup goal from midfield; Michael Jordan's 1998 championship game winner; the Villanova Kid's 2016 NCAA Championship buzzer-beater; Walter Payton's record-breaking run, and dozens more much like these. Sportswriter Wendell Maxey sets the tone by presenting several equally amazing (if not-so-famous) moments executed to perfection, reminding us that moments of greatness in Sport are not accomplished solely by MLB, NBA, NCAA, NFL, NHL or FIFA athletes, coaches and teams. Great plays are executed every day at every level of sport, in schools, towns and cities around the world.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1791814298
• ISBN13: 9781791814298
• Release Date: December 2018
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.7" x 8.5"