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A Load of Old Balls
The QI History of Sport
Book • 2024
A Load of Old Balls is a fascinating exploration of the world of sports, presented by James Harkin and Anna Ptaszynski, the brainy researchers for BBC's QI and co-hosts of No Such Thing As A Fish.
The book delves into the weird rules, unlikely heroes, and astonishing facts of sports history.
It covers a wide range of topics, from ancient Egyptian athletes having their spleens removed to David Attenborough's role in yellow tennis balls.
The book is a grand tour of sports, highlighting its most surprising and intriguing aspects.
The book delves into the weird rules, unlikely heroes, and astonishing facts of sports history.
It covers a wide range of topics, from ancient Egyptian athletes having their spleens removed to David Attenborough's role in yellow tennis balls.
The book is a grand tour of sports, highlighting its most surprising and intriguing aspects.
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James Harkin and 
Anna Ptaszynski , discussing sporting history from doping to David Attenborough’s impact on snooker.
James Harkin and Anna Ptaszynski , discussing sporting history from doping to David Attenborough’s impact on snooker.
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