Top 100 sports biographies
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12 Sporting Autobiographies That’ll Inspire You To Chase Your Dreams
on Mar 25, 2021
Reading a book and following a sport are as different as any two activities can possibly be.
However, there's one thing in common between them and it's they're highly addictive.
If you happen to be someone who likes both, sports autobiographies can be the perfect option for you. They mix the joys of reading a book and the thrill of watching an exciting match, with the added benefit of getting to know more about your favourite athlete.
Here are some of the best sports autobiographies you should lay your hands on, ASAP:
1. Playing It My Way- Sachin Tendulkar
Irrespective of whether you're a cricket fan or not, Sachin's autobiography is a must read simply because of the fact that he's the greatest cricketer and arguably one of the best Indian athletes in history.
In his own words, “No autobiography can claim to document every detail of the author's life,” but this is as close as we can get to know about his life and wh
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There is something about a great sports story that transcends audiences. Perhaps it’s because we are seemingly hardwired to root for an underdog, or fight to overcome the adversity in our own lives. Whatever the reason, inspiring sports stories — and inspiring sports biographies, in particular — are some of the most successfully sold books on the market. These fifty sports biographies, all of which are ranked by Amazon as the highest rated and bestselling of their kind, represent the very best that sports has to offer. From baseball to horse racing, the books on this list are a showcase of true stories that are bound to move and inspire readers of all ages, backgrounds, and athletic ability.
Baseball
I Never Had It Made
Jackie Robinson
In 1947, Jackie Robinson broke the color line in major league baseball when he was recruited by Branch Rickey to play for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Originally published in 1972 (the year Robinson died), this book is a full account of Robinson’s commitment to achieving justice for himself and others like him. His years as UCLA’s first f
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Female athlete autobiographies
A great sport psychologist I chat to says ‘Success leaves clues’. And it does. We can often learn what works, and what doesn’t work from others. We can be inspired by their journeys, comforted by how they survived their setbacks and learn lots about sport and competition. Here are 38 books recommended to me all written by female athletes that we could learn a lot from.
- Alyson Annan (Hockey) – Beyond the limits
- Billie Jean King (Tennis) – The Autobiography
- Brittney Griner (Basketball) – In My skin
- Casey Legler (Swimming) – Godspeed
- Catherine Spencer (Rugby) – Mud, Maul and Mascara
- Cathy Freeman (Track) – Cathy
- Chrissie Wellington (Triathlon) – A life without Limits
- Deena Kastor (Running) – Let your mind run
- Denise Lewis (Heptathlon) – Personal Best
- Diana Nyad (Swimming) – Find a way
- Ellen McArthur (Sailing) – Race against time
- Frances Houghton (Rowing) – Lessons from five Olympic Games
- Geva Mentor (Netball) – Leap: Making the Jump to take netball to the top of the world
- Jess Ennis (Heptathlon) – Unbeli
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