Terrace heroes the life and times of the 1930s professional footballer
This original book examines 1930s football in England in its social, economic and political context by focusing on 10 of the top players of the era. It sheds light on the decade that saw players taking on a public persona as 'terrace heroes,'
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Abingdon, Oxon :
Routledge
2017.
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| Colección: | Sport in the global society.
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009429697606719 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Book Cover; Title; Contents; List of illustrations; Acknowledgements; Series editor's foreword; Professional footballers as 'terrace heroes'; The career path of professional footballers; Footballers as employees; Directors, managers, trainers and coaches; Footballers' lifestyles; Footballers and the media; Jack Atkinson - Bolton Wanderers; Bob Baxter - Middlesbrough; Harry Betmead - Grimsby Town; Jack Crayston - Arsenal; Billy Dale - Manchester City; 'Jock' Dodds - Sheffield United and Blackpool; Harold Hobbis - Charlton Athletic; Joe Mercer - Everton; Cliff Parker - Portsmouth
- Bert Sproston - Leeds United, Tottenham Hotspurs and Manchester CityConclusion; Notes; Select bibliography; Index;
