California Sports Astounding

Fun, Unknown and Surprising Facts from Statehood to Sunday

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Pub Date 14 Apr 2022 | Archive Date 7 Jun 2022
La Jolla Shores Press | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles

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You might know California’s sunny beaches and sky-high Redwoods, but do you know when California’s first mini golf course opened? Ever wondered what’s recognized as California’s official state sport, or which sports were invented within its state lines?

Impress your friends, amaze your family, and even conquer your enemies on a quiz show with your sublime knowledge of every sport in the Golden State! Featuring extraordinary facts and remarkable events from football to fishing, this complete chronicle is your ultimate resource to everything in California athletics.

You’re about to discover:
• A statewide genealogy of over 65 sports.
• Famous California firsts and surprising facts spanning statehood to today.
• Life stories of elite Californian men and women athletes.
• The origins of the quirkiest and most memorable mascots.
• Athlete birthdays for each month – so you’ll have a reason to celebrate!

Dive into the state’s largest compilation of sports history in a single volume. Get California Sports Astounding and astound everyone with your immense wealth of sporting wisdom!

You might know California’s sunny beaches and sky-high Redwoods, but do you know when California’s first mini golf course opened? Ever wondered what’s recognized as California’s official state sport...


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ISBN 9781737998105
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