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Papers On Professional Athletes/Life & Works
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"Its Not About the Bike"
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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.
Filename: PPlanceA.rtf
A Look at the Inordinately High Salaries of Athletes
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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 as to where the field is headed are duly noted. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: SA411hi.rtf
An Overview Of Sports Statistics
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This 8 page paper discusses the world of sports statistics. Examples provided are within the sport of baseball. Several formulas are provided with an explanation of what they mean. How statistics are used is also discussed with some examples of player's salaries. Bibliography lists 7 source.
Filename: PGstatbb.wps