Sports in America 1940 – 1949 by Phil Barber Reviewed by Madison D. (H1) This book is about famous athletes. The sports that this book include are baseball, basketball, hockey, gymnastics, football, ice skating and a lot more. This book is about sports history from the years 1940-1949. My favorite part of this book was learning that during World War II women got a chance to form their own pro baseball league and I think that is really cool. I am really into sports and softball is my favorite. I like to read about players who did something special during a game or is the best player, and this book is interesting.