Places Named For Speedsters Scorers And Other Sportsworld Citizens

By John W. Robinson

It's hard to imagine a world without sports. They're a part of our culture, our history, and our daily lives. And just like any other part of our culture, sports have their own unique language. We talk about "the thrill of victory" and "the agony of defeat," and we know that "there's no crying in baseball."

But where do these phrases come from? And who are the people behind them?

Canadian Sports Sites for Kids: Places Named for Speedsters, Scorers, and Other Sportsworld Citizens

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Language	:	English
File size	:	1497 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	144 pages

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In his new book, Places Named For Speedsters Scorers And Other Sportsworld Citizens, John W. Robinson takes a look at the stories behind the names of some of our favorite sports places. From Babe Ruth's birthplace to Muhammad Ali's training camp, Robinson covers it all in this entertaining and informative read.

One of the most interesting chapters in the book is the one on baseball stadiums. Robinson tells the stories of how some of the most famous ballparks in the world got their names. For example, did you know that Yankee Stadium was originally called Hilltop Park? Or that Wrigley Field was named after the chewing gum magnate William Wrigley Jr.?

Another fascinating chapter in the book is the one on race tracks. Robinson tells the stories of how some of the most famous race tracks in the world got their names. For example, did you know that the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was originally called the Indianapolis Motor Park? Or that the Daytona International Speedway was named after the beach town where it's located?

Robinson also tells the stories of how some of the most famous sports figures got their nicknames. For example, did you know that Babe Ruth was nicknamed "The Bambino" because he was a big, strong man? Or that Muhammad Ali was nicknamed "The Greatest" because he was considered to be the best boxer in the world?

Places Named For Speedsters Scorers And Other Sportsworld Citizens is a must-read for any sports fan. It's a fascinating look at the stories behind the names of some of our favorite sports places and sports figures.

Here is a more detailed look at some of the chapters in the book:

• Chapter 1: Baseball Stadiums

  • The story of how Yankee Stadium got its name
  • The story of how Wrigley Field got its name
  • The story of how Fenway Park got its name
  • The story of how Dodger Stadium got its name
  • The story of how Angel Stadium got its name

• Chapter 2: Race Tracks

  • The story of how the Indianapolis Motor Speedway got its name
  • The story of how the Daytona International Speedway got its name
  • The story of how the Talladega Superspeedway got its name
  • The story of how the Bristol Motor Speedway got its name
  • The story of how the Charlotte Motor Speedway got its name

• Chapter 3: Sports Figures

  • The story of how Babe Ruth got his nickname "The Bambino"
  • The story of how Muhammad Ali got his nickname "The Greatest"
  • The story of how Michael Jordan got his nickname "Air Jordan"
  • The story of how Tiger Woods got his nickname "The Tiger"
  • The story of how Serena Williams got her nickname "Serena Slam"

Places Named For Speedsters Scorers And Other Sportsworld Citizens is available now at Our Book Library.com.

Canadian Sports Sites for Kids: Places Named for Speedsters, Scorers, and Other Sportsworld Citizens

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1497 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	144 pages

FREE