In Charity and in Faith: Jewish Athletes Promoting Goodwill and Good Sportsmanship
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A 12 page creative essay and informational paper which examines the efforts of exemplary athletes whose commitment to their faith and to the performance of good deeds have made the world a better place. Athletes discussed are Benny Friedman (football player, coach, and member of the NFL Hall of Fame), Barney Ross (boxer), Hank Greenberg, Sandy Koufax (baseball players and members of the MLB Hall of Fame), Bruce Fleisher (golfer), Paul Tagliabue (NFL Commissioner), Gary Bettman (NHL Commissioner), Tamir Goodman (basketball player), and Gal Fridman (windsurfer and Israel’s first Olympic gold medalist). Bibliography lists 18 sources.
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Increased Ticket Pricing of Basketball
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This 5 page report discusses the fact that professional basketball ticket prices have skyrocketed in the past few years. The average fan cannot afford a ticket, much less a ticket for a good seat. One has to wonder what sort of impact the lack of affordability and the elitism that has evolved around basketball will ultimately have in terms of game attendance, present behavior of spectators, and the future behavior of fans. A number of factors have combined to cause such a situation and team owners and management must develop a number of creative ways of responding to the situation if they are to continue to maintain a full house of fans on game nights. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Joe DiMaggio / Man Or Legend ?
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A 12 page paper that considers the portrayal of Joe DiMaggio in the biographies developed by Maury Allen (Where Have You Gone, Joe DiMaggio) and Jack Moore (Joe DiMaggio) and demonstrates the elements that underscored DiMaggio's developments as a legendary figure.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and the Influence of the Family System
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This 10 page paper considers the influence of the family system on the development of basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. This paper considers the assessment of his family structure and life through the use of Peter Knobbler's biography Giant Steps. Bibliography lists 5 source.
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Kobe Bryant
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This 5 page report discusses Los Angeles Lakers’ star guard Kobe Bryant. His background, basketball talent, and accomplishments are presented. Kobe Bryant is, at the age of 23, a sports superstar of the largest possible dimensions. A number of his accomplishments with the NBA are also unique to him. For example, when he was only 21, he had already become a two-time NBA All-Star with the distinction that he was likely to become the best shooting guard in history the league. No surprise since at age 18, he was the youngest player to ever start in an NBA game. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Lance Armstrong: Winning His Third Tour De France
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5 pages in length. If Lance Armstrong has not succumbed to the seemingly insurmountable obstacles that have plagued his personal and professional life thus far, there is no reason on earth to believe that anything thrown his way at this point could influence the sheer fortitude Armstrong possesses when faced with adversity. Clearly, the Tour de France is as much his race as it is any other entrant with one particular difference: Armstrong has felt the glory of winning cycling's most prominent position and continues to maintain his quest for experiencing it for the third time. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Mad As Hell Doesn't Begin to Say It
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This five page paper presents a discussion on the book " Mad As Hell : How Sports Got Away from the Fans-And How We Get It Back" by Mike Lupica. The belief of the author that the sports world has gotten out of control with greed and attitude is the main themes of the book. The author feels the fans have to ability and power to change it back to the way it used to be using simple strategies that are outlined in the book. Bibliography lists one source.
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Mark "Gator" Rogowski
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A 5 page paper which examines the life of skater Mark "Gator" Rogowski and examines how much of his downfall could be contributed to his success and materialism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Michael Jordan - Is He A Hero?
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A 5 page synopsis of the 1992 biography of Michael Jordan by Sam Smith. The writer demonstrates that while Smith's biography shows a negative side to Jordan's character not seen by his adoring public, debunking the Jordan mystique was not Smith's intention. Smith succeeds in presenting Jordan, not as a godlike superstar, but rather it offers a picture of Michael Jordan as an ordinary person-flawed, moody, gifted and human.
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Michael Jordan / Cultural Hero
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A 7 page discussion of how, in the context of his career, accomplishments, etc;-- basketball player Michael Jordan serves as a persuasive communicator and role model to the African-American community. Many insightful examples are offered. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Michael Jordan and High School Cut
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A 5 page paper which examines how Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team and how this illustrates one’s negative experiences in youth does not determine one’s future. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Michael Jordan And Muhammad Ali
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5 pages in length. Muhammad Ali and Michael Jordan are arguable two of the most celebrated and accomplished athletes of all time. That each one has carved out a place for himself amidst a sea of athletic superstars speaks to the extent to which both men embraced the challenge of hard work and determination in order to achieve their respective goals. This, say many, is why Ali and Jordan are considered heroes to the throngs of followers who have supported them throughout their careers. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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