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The Sporting News Archives was established in 1986 as a part of The Sporting News Publishing Company. Its primary purpose is to support the staff of the company by providing accurate reference information in a timely manner and by collecting and maintaining materials relevant to the production of our weekly magazine and our other products.

There are several distinct collections in the archives dating from before the turn of the century to the present day including:

  • A photo collection of over 1.2 million prints
  • A 10,000-volume sports literature collection
  • Team media guides from the four major team sports
  • A newspaper and magazine microfilm collection
  • Clipping files on individuals and subjects
  • Publications from The Sporting News
  • Selected sports and general periodicals

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  • Pro Football's Heroes of the Hall
    All of pro football's immortals -- all of the players, coaches and shapers of the game who are enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame -- are remembered and honored in HEROES OF THE HALL: Pro Football's All-Time Best, a special hardcover commemorative book. This 400-page book is filled with color and vintage black-and-white photographs that relive the contributions of every Hall of Famer. Suitable for reading, or for coffee-table browsing. A perfect gift for pro football fans!
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    » SportingNews.com Features:
    Check out our collection of exclusive material, including Best Sports City, Sportsman of the Year, 100 Most Powerful in Sports, College Football Stadiums and Good Guys.
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    » Best Sports Cities:
    Is your hometown crazy about sports? Are your teams usually playoff contenders? If so, then you’ll probably find your city atop our annual rankings. Take a glance at how The Sporting News stacked ’em up, from No. 1 to No. 388.
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    » Audio Vault:
    Listen to memorable interviews by Sporting News Radio hosts with some of the biggest names in sports.
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    » Baseball:
    Take a trip down memory lane with Sporting News' classic collection of baseball books. Roadside Baseball by Chris Epting uncovers hidden treasures from our national pastime and includes a forward from Fox broadcaster Joe Buck. The Ballpark Book: Revised Edition, A Journey Through the Fields of Baseball Magic takes a sentimental journey to baseball's hallowed grounds, past and present, in a revised and updated edition of one of our most popular books.
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    » Baseball's 100 greatest players:
    Go on a journey into baseball's past, present and future as Sporting News ranks the 100 greatest players in baseball. Get detailed profiles of each player, select your own top 10, and then buy the book!
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    » Conlon photo collection:
    From 1904 to 1942, Charles M. Conlon, the greatest baseball photographer of his time, immortalized the sport's greatest players. Our current edition of Conlon's photos features players who had ordinary careers, but for one day, became extraordinary heroes.
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    » Football's 100 greatest players:
    Join TSN on a trip through the National Football League's colorful past, exciting present and promising future. The Sporting News picked the 100 greatest pro football players of the century, ranking them according to the talent, passion and excitement they brought to the gridiron.
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    » College Basketball Final Four:
    The NCAA Tournament lasts three weeks every year, but the memories last a lifetime. From Oregon's win in the inaugural tournament of 1939 to Connecticut's 2004 title, Sporting News chronicles the teams and players who have made Final Four history.
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    » 100 Years of the AL:
    Men like Ban Johnson helped give the American League life, and legends like Babe Ruth helped give it a soul. The league marked its 100th anniversary in 2001, and The Sporting News has devoted a special area to the men, the teams and the events that have contributed to the AL's rich history.
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    » Buy Throwback Merchandise!
    Visit TSN's ProShop for reproductions of mini football helmets that are handcrafted of real leather and detailed to look just like the originals! Available in classic tan or oxblood colors.
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    Fighting Irish: The Might, The Magic, The Mystique of Notre Dame Football
    The unparalleled history of Notre Dame football comes to life in this spectacular new coffee table book from Sporting News. Irish fans young and old will love to see and read about the national championships and Heisman Trophy winners, the unforgettable players, and the memorable experience of a Notre Dame Saturday! Forward by Joe Theismann:
    $19.95


    STOCK CAR RACING'S 50 GREATEST DRIVERS Celebration of the All-Time Best
    From Petty and Earnhardt to Gordon and Stewart, it's a look at the greatest drivers in the history of stock car racing! NOW: $19.95


    61*
    The Summer of '61 was a gripping story of two teammates, two friends and roommates, who waged a monumental battle for the Holy Grail of baseball records.


    The Ballpark Book - A Journey Through the Fields of Baseball Magic
    Ask any baseball fan about what makes the game such a passion, and inevitably the conversation includes not only the great players and moments but the great places that served as stages for those people and circumstances.





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