From the first black world heavyweight champion to the recent homerun race of Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa, here are the greatest sports stories and athletes of the 20th century. Illustrated with classic sports photographs, A Century of Sports contains great stories, the best teams, pivotal events, and unforgettable sports moments. Also documents the growth of the media's coverage of sports, the emergence of athletic endorsements, and the world of amateur and professional athletes.