The book, published in 1951 by A. S. Barnes & Company was universally hailed as a quantum leap in the field of sports reference. Turkin died in 1955, but Thompson edited four more editions of the book before his death in 1967. The book continued with other editors until 1979.
The publication of the sports reference book in 1951 was considered a significant advancement. Turkin passed away in 1955, but Thompson edited four more editions before his death in 1967. The book continued to be edited by other authors until 1979.