A collection of sports profiles exploring athletes who have made extraordinary achievements, grown beyond their successes, and given something back to their sports.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 130-131) and index.\Satchel Paige : baseball pitcher -- Julie Krone : jockey -- Edson Aranted do Nascimento ("Pelé") : soccer player -- Joan Benoit Samuelson : runner -- Nate "Tiny" Archibald : baseball player -- Susan Butcher : dogsled racer -- Muhammad Ali : boxer -- Billie Jean King : tennis player -- Diana Golden : skier -- Roberto Clemente : baseball player.