| Edition |
First U.S. Edition. |
| Description |
326 pages, [16] pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Summary |
A respected sportswriter for the "Boston Globe" traces his early love of sports, experiences as a dedicated fan, and human observations behind pivotal sports moments. |
| Contents |
Shootaround: "Do you mind if I call red first?" -- "The sportster" -- Trenton born -- Trenton made -- Boston College -- Becoming a reporter -- Joining the club -- Take me out to the ball game -- "You'd eat that?" -- It was still in my blood -- "Now that's a foul!" -- Time to powder up -- The glorious NBA -- "I'll decide" -- ESPN -- This guy ain't no hick -- The Olympics -- Beat me, whip me, take my picture -- The sub heard round the world -- Smitten by a lady of low repute -- Bob Knight -- I can hardly believe it's legal -- Ending the curse -- Violence mixed with chivalry -- Doc and the 2008 champs -- The prince of pessimism -- Michael v. LeBron -- A good walk, always -- Can't live without music -- No complaints -- Short takes. |
| Subject |
Ryan, Bob, 1946-
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Sportswriters -- United States -- Biography.
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| ISBN |
9781620405062 (alk. paper) : $27.00 |
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1620405067 (alk. paper) |
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