"From the American Football League to yachting, Babe Ruth Baseball to the Stanley Cup, The Encyclopedia of North American Sports History explores every aspect of the history and development of American and Canadian sports and sports administration. More than 1,600 entries, many of them new and updated, cover organized competitive sports, major sports figures, sporting events, awards, sporting facilities and their host cities, and sports organizations.".

"Wondering what the sanctioning body for go-kart racing is called? Where and when Mark McGwire got his start in the big leagues? What the current land speed record is? Where the National Hockey Hall of Fame is located? Who the Super Bowl Champion was in 1973? Want to know how many seats are in Toronto's Skydome, how much it cost to build, how big its retractable roof is, and what the home run distances are?

Want to learn more about arm wrestling, balloon racing, the Breeder's Cup, snowboarding, Ultimate Frisbee, Eskimo sports, rodeo, the Professional Women's Bowling Association, Major League Soccer, Arthur Ashe, or Vince Lombardi? The answers to these questions and many more can be found in this single-volume, authoritative source.".

"This comprehensive A-to-Z guide reflects all of the latest developments in sports, including new leagues, teams, college bowl games, sporting venues, and extreme sports. Contact information and Web addresses are provided for many associations, leagues, and teams. All of these features plus an extensive bibliography make The Encyclopedia of North American Sports History an indispensable reference tool for sports historians, students, and fans."--BOOK JACKET.