The British sporting heritage is full of colorful characters, some of whose behaviour on and off the field of endeavor has been so idiosyncratic that it has stepped over the boundary rope into the realm of eccentricity. Divided into chapters covering all major sports, this book presents over 700 sporting eccentrics from all over the world -- from the seventeenth century to the present day, from world champions to the humblest 'rabbits'. This is a delightful collection of real odd-balls who truly developed their own unique ...
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The British sporting heritage is full of colorful characters, some of whose behaviour on and off the field of endeavor has been so idiosyncratic that it has stepped over the boundary rope into the realm of eccentricity. Divided into chapters covering all major sports, this book presents over 700 sporting eccentrics from all over the world -- from the seventeenth century to the present day, from world champions to the humblest 'rabbits'. This is a delightful collection of real odd-balls who truly developed their own unique sporting style.
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