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Quotable Jim Murray (Potent Quotables)
Synopses & Reviews Jim Murray chronicled the American sports scene for about half a century, examining and explaining it in ways that consistently demonstrated his literary genius. Murray's skill at turning phrases while celebrating performers delighted millions of readers of publications that included Time, Life, Sports Illustrated, and, for the last 37 years of his life, The Los Angeles Times. Among the many honors accorded Murray were a 1990 Pulitzer Prize and membership in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Quotable Jim Murray is a compilation of about 300 of Murray's best phrases and one-liners covering a multitude of topics. Synopsis: This book is a compilation of more than 200 of Jim Murray's best phrases and one-liners covering a multitude of topics. Synopsis: Focusing on the distinguished American sports columnist, this is a compilation of more than 200 of Jim Murray's best phrases and one-liners covering a multitude of topics. 12 photos.
Product Details
- ISBN:
- 9781931249201
- Subtitle:
- The Literary Wit, Wisdom, and Wonder of a Distinguished American Sports Columnist
- Foreword:
- Firestone, Roy
- Author:
- McCoy-Murray, Linda
- Author:
- Murray, Jim
- Author:
- Firestone, Roy
- Publisher:
- Towlehouse Publishing Company
- Location:
- Nashville, Tenn.
- Subject:
- General
- Subject:
- Quotations
- Subject:
- Essays
- Subject:
- Sports
- Subject:
- Journalism
- Subject:
- Mass Media - Newspapers
- Subject:
- Sportswriters
- Series:
- Potent Quotables
- Series Volume:
- #1334
- Publication Date:
- October 2003
- Binding:
- Hardcover
- Language:
- English
- Illustrations:
- Yes
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 6.48x5.82x.65 in. .54 lbs.
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