No city in America has more devoted sports fans than Philadelphia. Maybe that is why so many books have been written about Philadelphia sports or by Philadelphia sports personalities. We have selected a few of our favorites.
1. I Feel Great and You Will Too: An Inspiring Journey of Success
The former president of the Philadelphia 76ers, now NBC basketball commentator, shows you how to succeed in this invaluable blueprint for business and life.
2. A Century of Philadelphia Sports
An engaging history of sports in the Philadelphia area during the twentieth century written by Rich Westcott with an introduction by former Philadelphia mayor and current Pennsylvania Governor, Edward J. Rendell.3. The Great Philadelphia Fan Book
In part a Philadelphia sports memoir, The Great Philadelphia Fan Book is also a historical and anecdotal account of the nation’s passionate sports fans centering around Philadelphia’s four major league teams. The authors mount a sturdy apologia that will be sure to delight Philadelphia sports fans and remind them of their unique and unabashed dedication to their hometown teams.4. The 1960 Philadelphia Eagles : The Team That They Said Had Nothing But a Champio
This book chronicles that team, which had so much more than a championship; it was a team that had grit, heart, and old-time characters who compensated for their lack of glitz with a remarkable group dynamic, and a leader who transformed the ordinary into the extraordinary.5. History of the Philadelphia 76ers
Highlights the players, coaches, playing strategies, and memorable games in the history of the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team.6. The Philadelphia 76ers Basketball Team
Sports radio host Glenn Macnow's history of the Philadelphia 76ers, whose star players and coaches include Julius Erving, Wilt Chamberlain, Alex Hannum, Moses Malone, and Charles Barkley.7. You Can't Lose 'Em All : The Year the Phillies Finally Won the World Series
Frank Fitzpatrick's detailed account of the Philadelphia Phillies' tumultuous 1980 season in which the Phillies finally won the World Series.8. Bringing the Heat
Mark Bowden's amazing 500-page chronicle of the Philadelphia Eagles' tumultuous 1992 season under new coach Rich Kotite.9. The Whiz Kids and the 1950 Pennant
A well written account about a team that captured the hearts of an entire city. This is a great account of the surprising achievment of the 1950 Phillies written by Hall of Fame pitcher, Robin Roberts.