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"It Ain't Over 'Til the Fat Lady Sings - The 100 Greatest Sports Finishes of All-Time" by Howard G. Peretz - Hardcover w/Dustjacket (oversized 8-3/4" x11-1/4") - Published in 1999 by Barnes & Noble - 224 pages (numerous great black & white and color photos) - both book and DJ are in NEAR MINT condition. The title of this book says it all. There is an inscription on the first inside page but this book is in beautiful NEAR MINT condition. No collection of books on sports history is complete with out this one. Of course you'll read about "The Shot Heard 'Round the World." What about Joe Louis knockout of Billy Con in the 13th round on June 18, 1941? Louis was getting beaten badly, but Conn got a little careless. You'll read about "The Ice Bowl," Kirk Gibson's home run in the 1988 World Series, "The Immaculate Reception," "The Homer in the Gloamin'," Mazeroski's World Series ending homer, "The Greatest Game Ever Played" (1958 NFL Championship between the Baltimore Colts and the New York Giants), sudden death at the Stanley Cup, Bill Buckner (enough said), Miracle on Ice, Buster Douglas, The Long Count, The Heidi Game, Mickey Owen's passed ball, "The Holy Roller" (Oakland Raiders Vs. San Diego Chargers), Stanford and the Band.....well, you get the idea. These are just a few of the great sports finishes you'll read about. There are 10 great sections in this book: Victories Snatched from the Jaws of Defeat, Buzzer Beaters, Sudden Death Victories, Comebacks, Upsets, Controversies, Marathon Finishes, Fluke Finishes, Courages Finishes and Dramatic Finishes. Check out the scan for the great cover. You won't be disappointed. Don't get left out; this book is long out of print! All previous buyers of my sports books have been completely satisfied. I have many others available; please inquire. The book will be sent via Media mail to minimize shipping costs in the USA. Priority mail is also available. If interested, please inquire. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.com. Please see my auctions and my eBay store for a wide variety of sports and non-sports collectibles. All items are packed with care to insure safe delivery. Please contact me if you have any questions.

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