Hawai'i Sports: History, Facts, and Statistics (Latitude 20 Books) [Paperback]

Dan Cisco (Author)

Book Description

Series: Latitude 20 Books | Publication Date: April 1999

Hawai'i Sports: History, Facts, and Statistics is the most comprehensive compilation of statewide sports information published in a single volume. The book covers fifty-nine sports in alphabetical order from adventure racing, a newly introduced sport, to wrestling. The major sports are given coverage at all levels: youth/amateur, college, and professional. Each sport begins with a history of that sport in Hawai'i: when it was introduced, the major events surrounding the sport, and the key figures-organizers and players-who contributed to the sport. Interesting facts and records are highlighted to recognize significant persons and events involved in Hawai'i's sporting community. The final section provides detailed statistics since the sport's introduction in Hawai'i as well as the records that stand today.

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About the Author

Dan Cisco holds a master's degree in Library and Information Studies from the University of Hawai'i. His masters thesis on sports in Hawai'i led to the writing of this book. He researched and wrote about Hawai'i's Olympic athletes for the Bishop Museum major exhibit "Sport." Cisco is a librarian with the Hawai'i State Public Library System.

Product Details

• Paperback: 544 pages
• Publisher: University of Hawaii Press (April 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0824821211
• ISBN-13: 978-0824821210
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,625,954 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The sports Bible!, August 6, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Hawai'i Sports: History, Facts, and Statistics (Latitude 20 Books) (Paperback)

I am an avid sports fan. This book gives a great sports history and champion information. I was surprised an enlightened. It is also great for touring Hawaii and knowing the key spots for optimum sporting adventure. Good job!

5.0 out of 5 stars Hawaiian Sports Bible, March 8, 2009

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This review is from: Hawai'i Sports: History, Facts, and Statistics (Latitude 20 Books) (Paperback)

This is pretty much the Hawaiian sports bible as it is all encompassing it just about every respect. Great for reference use to find out who won what and by how much in just about every sporting event in Hawaiian history, jammed packed with stats and numbers. What makes the book great is not the detailed trivia of who won what and in what time, but the highly researched history of the beginnings of each sport covered. Not only is "just about" every sport you can think of covered, many sports that are nearly unheard of are covered also. One flaw is the fact that some sports early years are very detailed as others, as others aren't. To the authors defense the source material probably just isn't there. Secondly bicycle racing has not one word in the book, even though it has a long history in Hawaii, this a glaring omission. As the cycling leg of the Hawaiian Ironman, was based a race around the island with a long history. Thankfully Triathlon and Ironman are fully coved. Hopefully soon there will some be an updated book covering the last 10 years.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best in Sports Books, June 13, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Hawai'i Sports: History, Facts, and Statistics (Latitude 20 Books) (Paperback)

I love sports but never thought I would enjoy reading a book on sports as much as I enjoyed Hawai'i Sports. I didn't realized there was so much to learn. It was a great book and I highly recommend it to anyone with even the slightest sports interest. Congratulations to the author for his fine research and extensive knowledge!