The Great Book of Los Angeles Sports Lists
- ISBN-10
- 0786748877
- ISBN-13
- 9780786748877
- Category
- Sports & Recreation
- Pages
- 224
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009-04-28
- Publisher
- Running Press Adult
- Authors
- Steve Hartman, Matt "Money" Smith
Description
With multiple franchises in pro sports—Lakers and Clippers (NBA), Dodgers and Angels (MLB), and Kings and Ducks (NHL)—plus major interest in UCLA and USC athletics, LA’s fans are some of the most sports-crazed in the country. Matt “Money” Smith and Steve Hartman—two of the leading authorities on So-Cal sports—stir up the scene with this entertaining compilation, including guest lists from Kobe Bryant, Phil Jackson, Luc Robitaille, Jeanie Buss, Steve Garvey, and many more.
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