The language was unique, the love was simple, the excitement was real and the cars were special. The Big Fifty will take you to those special times. The Pikes Peak High School hockey team was made up of students who did not live in the ‘high class’ neighborhood on the hill. Brookshire was one of the wealthiest communities in Colorado and unless you were from one of the ‘families on the hill’ you couldn’t go out for the more glamorous sports. Hockey was the sport for the kids in the valley. When their team won the state championship held in the Brookshire Ice Palace and a fight broke out on the rink the result was the banishment of the Pikes Peak hockey team from participating in the sport for one year – even though it wasn’t their fault. That very night a small group of students formed the first teenage gang in the city. “If they don’t want us up on their mighty hill, then we don’t want them down here!” Rock shouted. With the strategy of an army unit this tiny group of teenagers set out to isolate the wealthy community of Brookshire from the rest of the city.

Longtime columnist Peter Botte recounts the living history of the team, counting down from No. 50 to No. 1. Learn about and revisit the remarkable stories, featuring greats like Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Lou Gehrig, Derek Jeter, and Aaron Judge.

The Big 50: Cincinnati Reds is an amazing, full-color look at the 50 men and moments that made the Reds the Reds. Experienced sportswriters Chad Dotson and Chris Garber recount the living history of the Reds, counting down from No. 50 to No. 1. Big 50: Reds brilliantly brings to life the Reds remarkable story, from Johnny Bench and Barry Larkin to the roller coaster that was Pete Rose to the team's 1990 World Series championship and Todd Frazier's 2015 Home Run Derby win.

Matt "Guns" Hooker joins up with a band of partners to start a trading post for buffalo hunters at the ruins of Adobe Walls; when a force of Comanche and Kiowa braves swoops down to claim a victory, Matt evens the fight with his dead-aimed Sharps Big Fifty.

The Big 50: Chicago Bears is an amazing look at the fifty men and moments that have made the Bears the Bears. Longtime sportswriter Adam Jahns explores the living history of the team, counting down from number fifty to number one. This dynamic and comprehensive book brings to life the iconic franchise's remarkable story, including greats like Ditka, Payton, Urlacher, and more.

The Big 50: Chicago Blackhawks is an amazing look at the fifty men and moments that have made the Blackhawks the Blackhawks. Longtime radio analyst Jay Zawaski explores the living history of the team, counting down from number fifty to number one. This dynamic and comprehensive book brings to life the iconic franchise's remarkable story, including greats like Toews, Kane, Mikita, Chelios and more.

The Big 50: Chicago Cubs is an extensive and dynamic look at the 50 top moments and figures that make the Cubs the Cubs Longtime MLB scribe Carrie Muskat recounts the living history of the team. Learn about and revisit the remarkable stories, featuring greats like Ernie Banks, Ryne Sandberg, Ron Santo, Anthony Rizzo, and more. With dozens of interviews compiled over years of intimate access to the team, this is the perfect primer for new Cubs fans and an essential addition to a seasoned fan's collection. The Big 50 series take a deep dive into the fifty best figures and historical moments that make a team. Other Big 50 titles on Chicago sports include: The Big 50: Chicago Bears The Big 50: Chicago Blackhawks

The Big 50: Boston Red Sox is an amazing, full-color look at the 50 men and moments that made the Sox the Sox. Experienced sportswriter Evan Drellich recounts the living history of the Red Sox, counting down from No. 50 to No. 1. Learn about and revisit the team's remarkable stories, from Ted Williams to David Ortiz, to the roller coaster that was the 2004 playoffs, to the team's subsequent World Series championships and current stars like Mookie Betts.

The Big 50: New York Rangers is a lively, comprehensive look at the 50 men and moments that made the Rangers the Rangers. Experienced sportswriter Steve Zipay recounts the living history of the team, counting down from No. 50 to No. 1. This collection brilliantly brings to life the team's remarkable story, from its Original Six roots to stars like Mark Messier and Henrik Lundqvist, to the team's unforgettable 1994 Stanley Cup win.

The Big 50: Detroit Red Wings is an amazing look at the fifty men and moments that have made the Red Wings the Red Wings. Longtime sportswriter Helene St. James explores the living history of the team, counting down from number fifty to number one. This dynamic and comprehensive book brings to life the iconic franchise's remarkable story, including greats like Howe, Yzerman, Lidstrom, Datsyuk, and more.