Gift-worthy USA TODAY Sports books capture legendary eras for fans

• Sports-themed coffee-table books can be a unique gift for fans.
• USA TODAY has compiled a list of top-selling photo books that commemorate major sports moments.
• Featured books cover championship runs for teams like the Milwaukee Bucks, Alabama, and the Georgia Bulldogs.
• The books document historic seasons for college teams including the Memphis Tigers, Michigan State, and Iowa State.

Sports fans can be the easiest person to shop for, or the hardest, and there's really no in-between. How many jerseys can you buy a diehard fan? (The limit does not exist.) But, if you're looking for truly unique sports gift, consider a beautiful photo book that commemorates some of the biggest moments and careers in sports.

Don't worry, you don't have to go digging to find them. The USA TODAY Shopping team has rounded up some of the top-selling photo books with a sports focus, whether you're reliving the run of the 2019 Memphis Tigers football team, or commemorating the Milwaukee Bucks' first NBA Finals championship in 50 years.

Unique gift idea for sports fans: USA TODAY Sports books documenting the biggest moments, wins and careers in sports history

PERFECT! How Indiana completed the greatest college football story ever told

PERFECT! Indiana’s Historic Rise to the National Championship (2025-26 Season)

This 176-page hardcover book celebrates Indiana's 12-0 season, first victory over Ohio State since 1988 to capture the Big Ten title, their first Rose Bowl victory and first-ever National Championship appearance. Shop our Indiana coffee table book now

Culture Shock: The Inside Story of the Best Football Season in Indiana History

Culture Shock: The Inside Story of the Best Football Season in Indiana History

Give the gift of a beautiful book detailing the history of the Indiana Hoosiers and their rise to success. Buy now

Roar of 125: The Epic History of the Detroit Tigers

Roar of 125: The Epic History of the Detroit Tigers

Own your slice of Tigers lore — order your collector’s edition coffee-table book now! Shop our Detroit Tigers book

Mick McCabe’s Golden Yearbook: 50 Great Years of Michigan’s Best High School Players, Teams + Memories

Mick McCabe’s Golden Yearbook: 50 Great Years of Michigan’s Best High School Players, Teams + Memories

To commemorate his 50th anniversary at the Detroit Free Press, Hall of Fame sportswriter Mick McCabe selects his best prep football and basketball players, his top all-time teams and his favorite stories. Shop this Michigan's best book

Lee Corso: Not So Fast, My Friend:

Lee Corso: Not So Fast, My Friend: A tribute to the soul of college football

This stunning edition features every major college team, iconic game moments, and all 431 of Lee Corso’s legendary headgear picks. Save 10% at Pediment

Nick Saban: A Career That Changed Alabama Football Forever

Nick Saban: A Career That Changed Alabama Football Forever

With a foreword by Miss Terry. Saban won seven national championships, including six with the Crimson Tide, before retiring after the 2023 season. Buy our Nick Saban tribute book

Big Red Machine: Cincinnati's Dynasty 50 Years Later

Big Red Machine: Cincinnati's Dynasty 50 Years Later

Celebrate 50 years of Cincinnati’s legendary Big Red Machine! Relive the ’75 and ’76 back-to-back titles with rare photos and stories in this commemorative book. Buy our Big Red Machine book

Thunder Up! SGA's MVP Season and OKC's Historic Championship Run

Thunder Up! SGA's MVP Season and OKC's Historic Championship Run

Celebrate Thunder’s rise! Thunder Up! captures SGA’s MVP brilliance and OKC's first-ever NBA championship in one electrifying, coffee-table photo book. Buy our OKC Thunder book

Where Legends Roam: The Greatest Players, Coaches and Teams to Play at Lambeau Field

Where Legends Roam: The Greatest Players, Coaches and Teams to Play at Lambeau Field

A stunning hardcover tribute to Lambeau Field’s storied history, featuring iconic Packers moments, legendary players and coaches, and unforgettable games that defined football greatness. Buy Where Legends Roam

A Season to Remember: Iowa State's Historic 2020 Run

A Season to Remember: Iowa State's Historic 2020 Run

Celebrate the best season in Iowa State football history with this collector's book. Full of compelling stories and dynamic photos, including coverage of the Cyclones' Fiesta Bowl win over Oregon. Shop our Iowa State book

Tide Unstoppable: The Inside Story of Alabama’s Roll to Glory in 2020

Tide Unstoppable: The Inside Story of Alabama’s Roll to Glory in 2020

In 2020, Alabama rolled its way to championship glory, finishing 10-0 in the COVID-19-shortened regular season before winning its seventh SEC title in Nick Saban’s 14 seasons in Tuscaloosa. Follow Alabama's road to the 2020 SEC title

History Makers: The Milwaukee Bucks Win Their First NBA Championship in 50 Years

History Makers: The Milwaukee Bucks Win Their First NBA Championship in 50 Years

Relive the Bucks' historic 2020–21 season in this 160-page hardcover book. Shop our Milwaukee Bucks book

Stanleytown: The Inside Story of How the Stanley Cup Returned to the Motor City After 41 Frustrating Seasons

Stanleytown: The Inside Story of How the Stanley Cup Returned to the Motor City After 41 Frustrating Seasons

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of one of Michigan’s most-beloved teams, the Free Press has crafted a 208-page, full-color, hardcover collector’s book with fresh insights and dynamic storytelling about the 1996–97 Wings.  Shop this Detroit Red Wings book

Bob Uecker: The Life and Career of the Milwaukee Brewers’ Legendary Broadcaster

Bob Uecker: The Life and Career of the Milwaukee Brewers’ Legendary Broadcaster

This stunning 144-page hardcover brings to life the wit, wisdom, and unparalleled storytelling of a true American icon. Shop our Bob Uecker book

Dynasty in Blue: The Dodgers' Back-to-Back Championship Reign

Dynasty in Blue: The Dodgers' Back-to-Back Championship Reign

Packed with behind-the-scenes photography and exclusive highlights from Shohei Ohtani’s MVP-level performances to Will Smith’s walk-off homer and Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s pitching dominance Buy our Dodgers book

Mighty Roar: The Story of the 2019 Memphis Tigers Football Team

Mighty Roar: The Story of the 2019 Memphis Tigers Football Team

Get the hardcover collector's book that captures the Memphis Tigers’ amazing season, from early-season momentum to the AAC Championship, plus complete coverage of the Cotton Bowl. Shop our Memphis Tigers book

Mr. March: 25 Years of Spartans Glory: 2020 Edition

Mr. March: 25 Years of Spartans Glory: 2020 Edition

Relive Michigan State’s rise to power under Coach Izzo from 1995–2020 in this collectors’ book! Shop our Coach Izzo book

Breaking Down Barriers: How the Cincinnati Bearcats Crashed the College Football Playoff Party

Breaking Down Barriers: How the Cincinnati Bearcats Crashed the College Football Playoff Party

Commemorate the Bearcats’ historic season with this hardcover collector’s book. Buy our Bearcats book

Dominant Dawgs: Georgia’s Journey to the 2021 National Championship

Dominant Dawgs: Georgia’s Journey to the 2021 National Championship

Celebrate Georgia's first national championship since 1980 with this hardcover coffee-table book.  Commemorate Georgia's 2021 win

Maize & Glory: The Epic Story of Michigan’s 2021 Return to the Top of the Big Ten

Maize + Glory: The Epic Story of Michigan’s 2021 Return to the Top of the Big Ten

 Celebrate Michigan’s remarkable season with this hardcover coffee-table book. Celebrate Michigan's 2021 book

Bonus! IndyStar's commemorative Caitlin Clark hardcover book

IndyStar's commemorative Caitlin Clark hardcover book

Experience the phenomenon that is Caitlin Clark with this hardcover book that details her journey to the WNBA Rookie of the Year. Buy our book about Caitlin Clark with the Fever