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James Bryce once said, "The worth of a book is to be measured by what you can carry away from it." These books will definitely give any true sports fan a lot to learn and carry with them. They are literary masterpieces that combine the drama and passion of sports with great story-telling.

Here are some of the best sports books around.

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