Essays and Research Papers on Professional Athletes

5 pages in length. If Lance Armstrong has not succumbed to the seemingly insurmountable obstacles that have plagued his personal and professional life thus far, there is no reason on earth to believe that anything thrown his way at this point could influence the sheer fortitude Armstrong possesses when faced with adversity. Clearly, ...

A 10 page paper which discusses various aspects of the professional football player. The paper examines education, training, position, and salary, as well as other aspects concerning the professional football player. Bibliography lists 25 sources.

This 15 page paper describes the life and times of one of the greatest batters, Ted Williams, who played for the Boston Red Sox during the 1940s and 1950s. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page report discusses the Major League Baseball strike of 1994 in the context of labor and management negotiations and the advice offered in the 1981 book “Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement without Giving in” by Roger Fisher and William Ury. Had the players’ association and the owners been willing to seriously consider and apply the principles presented ...

An 8 page paper. Ted Williams, who played for the Boston Red Sox for 19 years, was one of the greatest hitters to ever play. This essay recounts some of his many achievements as a ballplayer. It also provides insight into the man who had a love-hate relationship with the press and with his fans ...

A 5 page paper which examines why Clemente should be regarded as a twentieth-century hero. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the life and the achievements of Tommy "The Duke" Morrison. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages in length. Muhammad Ali and Michael Jordan are arguable two of the most celebrated and accomplished athletes of all time. That each one has carved out a place for himself amidst a sea of athletic superstars speaks to the extent to which both men embraced the challenge of hard work and ...

This 5 page report discusses Los Angeles Lakers’ star guard Kobe Bryant. His background, basketball talent, and accomplishments are presented. Kobe Bryant is, at the age of 23, a sports superstar of the largest possible dimensions. A number of his accomplishments with the NBA are also unique to him. For example, when he was only ...

This 10 page paper looks at steroid use in baseball and the pros and cons of testing. Steroids are discussed in depth inclusive of dangers. Social aspects are included along with how testing affects management. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

An 18 page paper which examines the effects of Negro league baseball on the African-American community, on the players themselves, and on the white community. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 4 page report discusses Herb Brooks, who was the coach of the U.S. Olympics hockey team and the “architect” of the “miracle on ice” at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. That miracle was the triumph of a relatively inexperienced (at least in terms of the “big leagues”) group of college hockey ...

A 4 page overview of the factors affecting an amateur boxers climb to the professional arena and his welfare once he arrives there. This paper details the relationship between a boxer and his agent and emphasizes the importance of contracts. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the life and times of Bill Goldberg, former NFL star turned wrestler. Quotes cited from autobiography. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page report discusses the top-ten salaries of National Football League quarterbacks and then considers the ways in which they represent some of the most fundamental econometrics of the NFL. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page paper suggests that famous athletes deserve their high salaries. A variety of salary ranges are discussed and specifics are provided. The role of the athlete in society is compared with that of teacher, physician and fireman. The paper focuses on athletics and why the players make so much money. Predictions ...

This 7 page paper suggests that famous athletes deserve their high salaries. A variety of salary ranges are discussed and specifics are provided. The role of the athlete in society is compared with that of teacher, physician and fireman. The paper focuses on athletics and why the players make so much money. Predictions ...

An 8 page exploration of whether genetic predisposition affects physical performance. The author utilizes statistics from the NBA to demonstrate that height is largely irrelevant in regard to the relative performance of six specific NBA players. Summaries of field goals and free throws attempted verses those completed and average rebound points per game are discussed ...

A 12 page paper which examines the baseball player who, during his 12-year professional career, broke Babe Ruth’s record of 60 games in one season in 1961, but is still not a member of Cooperstown’s Baseball Hall of Fame. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the life of skater Mark "Gator" Rogowski and examines how much of his downfall could be contributed to his success and materialism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines and analyzes David Remnick's book "King of the World," a book about the life and career of Muhammad Ali. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

4 pages in length. Baseball, America's hometown sport, has experienced a metamorphosis of cultural infusion since the early 1980s when a very large, very talented Mexican by the name of Fernando Valenzuela joined up as a pitcher with the Los Angeles Dodgers. After shutting out the Houston Astros in his first major league ...

A 5 page discussion about Lance Armstrong's account of his fight against cancer. This paper provides several quotes from Armstrong's book as well as a detailed review of the physiological changes that come about with cancer. Bibliography lists sources.

A 5 page creative essay and informational paper which examines the exemplary athletes whose commitment to their faith and to the performance of good deeds (mitzvot) have made the world a better place. Athletes discussed are Barney Ross (boxer), Hank Greenberg (baseball player), Bill Goldberg (former NFL player turned professional wrestler), Tamir Goodman (basketball ...

A 5 page paper which examines how Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team and how this illustrates one’s negative experiences in youth does not determine one’s future. Bibliography lists 5 sources.