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Tall Tales and Short Shorts

- Dr. J, Pistol Pete, and the Birth of the Modern NBA

About Tall Tales and Short Shorts

This book traces the evolution of the NBA in the 1970s, from the retirement of Bill Russell in 1969 to the arrival of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson ten years later. It features such iconic players as Dr. J and Pistol Pete and examines the controversies that plagued the league, including illicit drug use and on-court violence.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781442277670
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 324
  • Published:
  • June 8, 2017
  • Dimensions:
  • 236x160x25 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 636 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 8, 2024

Description of Tall Tales and Short Shorts

This book traces the evolution of the NBA in the 1970s, from the retirement of Bill Russell in 1969 to the arrival of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson ten years later. It features such iconic players as Dr. J and Pistol Pete and examines the controversies that plagued the league, including illicit drug use and on-court violence.

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