The 1998 Espn Information Please Sports Almanac

ESPN has taken the original Information Please Sports Almanac, known for its thorough stats, compelling facts, and commentary, and added ESPN's unique voice, point of view, and contributions of network personalities. Taking on the witty "quick-hits" tone ESPN is famous for, the new ESPN almanac includes "Inside the Numbers" statistics, expanded quotes, rule changes, ESPN coverage of the top 40 stories and personalities of the year--with continued annual coverage of college, pro, international and Olympic Sports, bizarre sports occurrences, Hall of Fame awards, Who's Who, parks and arenas, business and media, plus much, much more.

Taking its cue from cable TV's ESPN, this compendium of statistics, top stories, anecdotes, and quirky facts from the 1997 sports season includes contributions from network personalities such as Chris Berman, Dan Patrick, Dick Vitale, and Chris Mortenson. In addition, each major sport receives a year-end review (or two) by a noted commentator (Peter Gammons for baseball, Mike Tirico for golf, etc.), final box-score standings, noteworthy stats for teams and individuals, historical records, and other forms of brain candy, including lists of 1997's top 40 personalities and top 40 moments. This is essential information for sports fans.