The Times Sporting Legends

A must-read collection for all sports fans

Step into the exhilarating world of legendary athletes with this collection of obituaries from The Times.

From the trailblazing athletes of the early 20th century to the celebrated champions of recent decades, this book brings to life the enduring legacies of sports’ brightest stars.

Featuring era-defining obituaries and rare, behind-the-scenes photographs from The Times archive, this collection offers an intimate journey through the lives and legends of sport’s most iconic figures including:

•Shane Warne – One of the cricket greats, known for his charismatic personality and off-field antics.

•Muhammad Ali – Legendary boxer and civil rights activist whose refusal to be drafted into the Vietnam War led to the loss of his boxing titles.

•Joe Frazier – Relentless and iconic, the first boxer to defeat Muhammad Ali in ‘The Fight of the Century’.

•Pelé – Often described as the greatest footballer of all time, he scored over 1,000 goals during his career and became a global ambassador for the sport.

•Sir Bobby Charlton – A symbol of resilience and sportsmanship in football, he survived the Munich air disaster of 1958 which claimed the lives of eight of his Manchester United teammates.

•Rob Burrow – Former professional rugby league player who became a powerful advocate for awareness and research into Motor Neuron Disease after being diagnosed with the condition in 2019.

Authoritative, insightful and endlessly engaging, this collection of biographies of sporting legends is a must-read for sports fans and anyone with an interest in fascinating life stories.