Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.
Summary
"A survey of the highlights and legendary athletes--such as Brazillian Oscar Schimdt--of the Olympic sport of basketball, which officially became a part of the modern Summer Games in 1936" -Provided by Publisher.
Contents
Playin' in the rain -- The grandfather of Lithuanian basketball -- When in Rome... -- A muddled mess in Munich -- The general takes charge -- The Brazilian bomber -- A sad split -- The stars (and stripes) align -- Golden girls -- An Argentinean ascension -- Golden gleam redeemed -- Hometown hero -- The games of 2012.