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Papers On Professional Athletes/Life & Works
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Genetic Predisposition and Physical Performance: Height as It Relates to Performance in the NBA
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An 8 page exploration of whether genetic
predisposition affects physical performance. The author utilizes statistics from the NBA to demonstrate that height is largely irrelevant in regard to the relative performance of six specific NBA players. Summaries of field goals and free throws attempted verses those completed and average
rebound points per game are discussed for Kevin Garnet (Minnesota Timberwolves), Dirk Nowitz (Dallas Mavericks), Shaquille O'Neil (Miami Heat), Zach Randolph (Portland Trailblazers), Elton Brand (Los Angeles Clippers) and Shawn Marion (Phoenix Suns). These summaries are then presented in tabular and graphic format and conclusions made as to the importance of height as it relates to these players' performance. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPgenHgt.rtf
Herb Brooks -- An Example of a Transformational Leader
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This 4 page report
discusses Herb Brooks, who was the coach of the U.S. Olympics hockey team and the
“architect” of the “miracle on ice” at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New
York. That miracle was the triumph of a relatively inexperienced (at least in terms of the
“big leagues”) group of college hockey players who took on the mighty hockey team of
the Soviet Union . . . and won. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BWherbb.rtf
In Charity and in Faith: Jewish Athletes Promoting Goodwill and Good Sportsmanship
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A 12 page creative essay and informational paper which examines the efforts of exemplary athletes whose commitment to their faith and to the performance of good deeds have made the world a better place. Athletes discussed are Benny Friedman (football player, coach, and member of the NFL Hall of Fame), Barney Ross (boxer), Hank Greenberg, Sandy Koufax (baseball players and members of the MLB Hall of Fame), Bruce Fleisher (golfer), Paul Tagliabue (NFL Commissioner), Gary Bettman (NHL Commissioner), Tamir Goodman (basketball player), and Gal Fridman (windsurfer and Israel’s first Olympic gold medalist). Bibliography lists 18 sources.
Filename: TGjewsport.rtf
Increased Ticket Pricing of Basketball
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This 5 page report
discusses the fact that professional basketball ticket prices
have skyrocketed in the past few years. The average fan cannot
afford a ticket, much less a ticket for a good seat. One has to
wonder what sort of impact the lack of affordability and the
elitism that has evolved around basketball will ultimately have
in terms of game attendance, present behavior of spectators, and
the future behavior of fans. A number of factors have combined to
cause such a situation and team owners and management must
develop a number of creative ways of responding to the situation
if they are to continue to maintain a full house of fans on game
nights. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BWtixNBA.wps
Joe DiMaggio / Man Or Legend ?
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A 12 page paper that considers the portrayal of Joe DiMaggio in the biographies developed by Maury Allen (Where Have You Gone, Joe DiMaggio) and Jack Moore (Joe DiMaggio) and demonstrates the elements that underscored DiMaggio's developments as a legendary figure.
Filename: Dimagioj.wps
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and the Influence of the Family System
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This 10 page paper considers the influence of the family system on the development of basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. This paper considers the assessment of his family structure and life through the use of Peter Knobbler's biography Giant Steps. Bibliography lists 5 source.
Filename: MHKareem.wps
Kobe Bryant
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This 5 page report discusses Los Angeles Lakers’ star guard Kobe Bryant. His background, basketball talent, and accomplishments are presented. Kobe Bryant is, at the age of 23, a sports superstar of the largest possible dimensions. A number of his accomplishments with the NBA are also unique to him. For example, when he was only 21, he had already become a two-time NBA All-Star with the distinction that he was likely to become the best shooting guard in history the league. No surprise since at age 18, he was the youngest player to ever start in an NBA game. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BWkobe.rtf
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