The Chicago Bulls Encyclopedia [Hardcover]

Alex Sachare (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1998

Michael Jordan. Scottie Pippen. Dennis Rodman. Nearly every sports fan today recognizes these names as members of the illustrious Chicago Bulls. But what about Bob Boozer, Artis Gilmore, and Reggie Theus?

Now, with this coffee-table encyclopedia, readers can bring one of the most successful and popular teams in the history of sports into their living rooms. In rich text, lively photographs, and tables and statistics, The Chicago Bulls Encyclopedia chronicles the franchise from its growth years and early failures to the dynasty it is today. Readers will get lively profiles of the most significant players in Bulls history, a look at other individuals who've contributed to the team, and comprehensive statistics on every player who has worn a Bulls uniform from 1966 through the 1997-98 season. Plus, the book explores the Bulls' place in NBA history and examines how they stack up with the league's best from other eras, making this the guide that Bulls fans and basketball lovers will turn to again and again.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

How dominant, how revolutionary, how outsized a presence is Michael Jordan? The answer is found in this comprehensive and attractively illustrated team reference guide on the best players ever to suit up in a Chicago Bulls uniform. The first player profiled--Jordan, of course--gets 30 pages of coverage. The next chapter--the bios of the 11 most distinguished Bulls other than Jordan--is only two pages longer. Still, this is much more than an homage to Michael. The Encyclopedia examines how the team was built and traces its history season by season; records the 16 most memorable moments along the way; analyzes rivalries (Bulls-Lakers '71-'73; Bulls-Pistons '88-'91; and Bulls-Knicks '91-'96); profiles coaches, owners, and announcers; compares the best Bulls seasons to those of other great NBA dynasties; and, as required by the genre, dishes out plenty of stats in all the necessary categories. Unlike most sports references, this one's as pleasing to look at as it is to thumb through. It's got info, but it's also got game. --Jeff Silverman

Product Details

• Hardcover: 308 pages
• Publisher: Contemporary Books (November 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0809228041
• ISBN-13: 978-0809228041
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,299,175 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Greatest Source For Bulls Information, August 23, 1998

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This review is from: The Chicago Bulls Encyclopedia (Hardcover)

This was the greatest Bulls book that I have ever read. It provides information that you need to and want to know. I recommend this book to the ultimate Bulls fans.