Triumph Books imprint: 789 books
Slap Shot Original
The Man, the Foil, and the Legend
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2013
More than 30 years after its cinematic debut, Slap Shot remains one of the most popular sports movies of all time, and this book is actor Dave Hanson’s firsthand account of its making. Starring the legendary Paul Newman, the movie was based on the hilarious and outrageous antics of the fictitious...
They Call Me Oil Can
Baseball, Drugs, and Life on the Edge
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2012
Speaking candidly to veteran sportswriter Mike Shalin for the first time about his often tumultuous career in Major League Baseball, Dennis “Oil Can” Boyd recounts a life that began in the Deep South of Mississippi, and the events that led him toward great heights atop the pitcher’s mound at...
"Then Perreault Said to Rico. . ."
The Best Buffalo Sabres Stories Ever Told
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2008
Written for every sports fan who follows the Buffalo Sabres, this account goes behind the scenes to peek into the private world of the players, coaches, and decision makers—all while eavesdropping on their personal conversations. From the locker room to the rink, the book includes stories about...
In the Bin
Reckless and Rude Stories from the Penalty Boxes of the NHL
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2001
Hockey is best known for its bad boys,” those players who spend as much time on the ice swinging punches as they do swinging their sticks. Here is an inside look at the exciting, suspenseful, sometimes outrageous world of an NHL game-on the ice and in the sin bin.”
We Are the Rangers
The Oral History of the New York Rangers
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2013
Featuring exclusive interviews with the greatest players in team history, this is the definitive story of this Original Six franchise, told by the men who built it. Rangers legends—from Frank Boucher and Babe Pratt to Mark Messier, Henrik Lundqvist, and John Tortorella—tell of their experiences...
"Then Landry Said to Staubach. . ."
The Best Dallas Cowboys Stories Ever Told
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2007
Written for every sports fan who follows the Cowboys, this account goes behind the scenes to peek into the private world of the players, coaches, and decision makers—all while eavesdropping on their personal conversations. From the Dallas locker room to the sidelines and inside the huddle, the...
A Voice in Our Wilderness
John Husar's Timeless Writings on the Outdoors, Strange Meals, and Life's Simple Moments
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2004
Dedicated outdoor enthusiast and longtime Chicago Tribune columnist John Husar's most notable columns and stories are collected here in one volume for nature lovers to enjoy. The compilation is organized by how a day unfolds, from morning's first light to ghost stories told around the campfire....
Monster Mega Trucks
. . . And Other Four-Wheeled Creatures
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2014
An expert on the most popular trucks in the world, monster trucks, Tim Kane revisits the current stars of this family-friendly sport and explores how these racing machines have evolved in the past few years. The bodies of these beasts may have slimmed down, but the tires, springs, and shock absorbers...
by Dick Portillo, Don Yaeger
Language: English
Release Date: November 27, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: November 27, 2018
In 1963, Dick Portillo built a 6' x 12' trailer with no running water or bathroom and opened a simple hot dog stand in Villa Park, Illinois. He called it "The Dog House." More than 50 years and 50 locations later, his namesake Portillo's restaurants are a Windy City institution, famous for...
If These Walls Could Talk: Dallas Cowboys
Stories from the Dallas Cowboys Sideline, Locker Room, and Press Box
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2014
Known simply as “America’s Team,” the Dallas Cowboys are one of football’s most storied franchises and always begin each season with a legitimate chance to add another Super Bowl title to their existing five. Author and Cowboys employee Nick Eatman, through interviews with current and past...
Second to None
The Relentless Drive and the Impossible Dream of the Super Bowl Bills
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2014
In Second to None, author Joe Valerio tells the incredible story of the Buffalo Bills: the perpetual almost-champions and their indomitable fans. The Bills' incredible skill and teamwork on the field was matched only by their single-minded determination as, in the four years spanning 1991 to 1994,...
Worth the Wait
The Washington Capitals' Memorable Journey to the 2018 Stanley Cup
Language: English
Release Date: June 11, 2018
The Washington Capitals entered the 2017-18 season still stinging from their latest playoff disappointment months earlier after another dominant regular season. But the team retained its captain, Alex Ovechkin, and its core, including goaltender Braden Holtby and standouts such as Nicklas Backstrom,...
Nick Saban vs. College Football
The Case for College Football's Greatest Coach
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2014
When coach Nick Saban arrived in Tuscaloosa in 2007, he boldly proclaimed “We want to be a champion in everything that we do.” Since that time, Alabama has won three national championships and become the nation’s number one destination for recruits and the top source of NFL talent while simultaneously...
Always a Crimson Tide
Players, Coaches, and Fans Share Their Passion for Alabama Football
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2011
The traditions of Alabama football are as timeless as any in American sports. This exciting series draws together the insights from nearly 100 former players, coaches, and fans, who tell their personal stories about what being a part of this legendary football program means to them.