They Changed the Game: 50 Stories and Illustrations Celebrating Creativity in Sports

How did we go from peach baskets to breakaway rims? From underhand lobs to 100-mph fastballs? The history of sports is full of hard-won victories, but they weren't all about being the fastest or scoring the most points.

Lavishly illustrated, They Changed the Game tells 50 stories of pioneering players, obscure rules, and defining moments that have shaped the games we love. Spanning sports of all kinds, from football and tennis to speed skating and the Paralympic Games, this book celebrates how our most beloved pastimes evolved--and commemorates the trailblazers who made it all happen. Told through the artwork of talented artists from all over the world, this is a vibrant and stylish celebration of creativity both on and off the field.

Winner of the National Indie Excellence Award for Best Sports Book, the Next Generation Indie Book Award for Best Illustration, and the Independent Publisher Book Awards Gold Medal.

About the Author

Ariana and Matthew Broerman are award-winning artists and designers with more than 20 years of experience in the creative field. They both hold degrees in Graphic Design from the University of Cincinnati's prestigious Design, Architecture, Art & Planning program. Ariana has collaborated with artists around the world and has been a keynote speaker at Sportswomen Create, an event empowering female athletes to explore their creativity beyond sport. Matthew is an accomplished printmaker, illustrator, painter, and filmmaker, and has worked with companies including Adidas, Disney/ABC, Microsoft, Sony, and Warner Bros. They are winners of the 2021 American Illustration Competition, Finalist at the 2021 Bologna Children's Book Fair and 2021 Communication Arts Illustration Competition, as well as, the winner of the 2020 TROPHY Awards for Sports Artist of the Year.