A must-read collection for all sports fans

Step into the exhilarating world of legendary athletes with this collection of obituaries from The Times.

From pioneering stars of the early twentieth century to the celebrated champions of recent decades, this book brings to life the enduring legacies of sport’s brightest figures.

Featuring era-defining obituaries and rare behind-the-scenes photographs from The Times archive, this collection offers an intimate journey through the lives and achievements of some of sport’s most iconic personalities, including:

* Althea Gibson ― The first Black player to win Grand Slam singles titles, including Wimbledon and the U.S. Nationals in the 1950s.
* Shane Warne ― One of cricket’s greatest players, renowned for his extraordinary talent and larger-than-life personality.
* Muhammad Ali ― Legendary boxer and civil rights activist whose refusal to be drafted into the Vietnam War cost him his world titles.
* Baroness Rachael Heyhoe Flint ― One of England’s leading women cricketers and a driving force behind the first Women’s Cricket World Cup in 1973.
* Joe Frazier ― The relentless heavyweight champion who handed Muhammad Ali his first professional defeat in the “Fight of the Century.”
* Pelé ― Widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, scoring more than 1,000 career goals and becoming a global ambassador for the sport.
* Fanny Blankers-Koen ― The Dutch track star known as “the Flying Housewife,” who won four gold medals at the 1948 London Olympics.
* Sir Bobby Charlton ― A football icon who survived the Munich air disaster of 1958 and became a symbol of resilience, sportsmanship, and excellence.
* Rob Burrow ― Rugby league legend and tireless advocate for Motor Neuron Disease awareness following his diagnosis in 2019.
* Tori Bowie ― American sprinter and Olympic medalist who rose to international prominence at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Authoritative, insightful, and endlessly engaging, this collection celebrates the lives, achievements, and lasting impact of sporting legends. A compelling read for sports fans and anyone fascinated by remarkable life stories.