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They Changed the Game: 50 Stories and Illustrations Celebrating Creativity in Sports

by Ariana Broerman

Fifty stories of change across sport

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  • Award recognition

    National Indie Excellence Award winner — Best Sports Book

    Winner in the Best Sports Book category.

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Fifty stories of change across sport

From peach baskets and changing rules to landmark moments in competition, this illustrated collection looks at how sports have evolved. Its 50 short stories bring together pioneering players, lesser-known rules, and turning points across a wide range of sports, including football, tennis, speed skating, and the Paralympic Games. The emphasis is on creativity and the many kinds of contribution that shape a game—not only speed or scoring. Artwork by artists from around the world accompanies the stories, making the book both a survey of sporting change and a celebration of the people and ideas behind it.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teens and young adults interested in sports history and how games evolve
  • Readers who enjoy illustrated nonfiction and collections of short stories
  • Sports fans curious about rules, trailblazers, and competitions beyond the most familiar games

Themes

Evolution of sportsCreativity and innovationPioneering athletesRules and sporting milestones

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Book overview

How did we go from peach baskets to breakaway rims? From underhand lobs to 100-mph fastballs? The history of sports is full of hard-won victories, but they weren't all about being the fastest or scoring the most points.

Lavishly illustrated, They Changed the Game tells 50 stories of pioneering players, obscure rules, and defining moments that have shaped the games we love. Spanning sports of all kinds, from football and tennis to speed skating and the Paralympic Games, this book celebrates how our most beloved pastimes evolved--and commemorates the trailblazers who made it all happen. Told through the artwork of talented artists from all over the world, this is a vibrant and stylish celebration of creativity both on and off the field.

Winner of the National Indie Excellence Award for Best Sports Book, the Next Generation Indie Book Award for Best Illustration, and the Independent Publisher Book Awards Gold Medal.
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