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The Best American Sports Writing (Best American Sports Writing)by Richard Ford
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Well established as the premier sports anthology, The Best American Sports Writing embraces the world of sports in all its drama, humanity, and excitement. This year's illustrious contributors join the ranks of such celebrated writers as George Plimpton, David Remnick, and David Halberstam. Their exceptional talent and experience continue the series' tradition of excellence, which prompted the Boston Globe to hail it as a "venerable institution". Synopsis:Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Ford pulls together the finest sports writing of the past year, featuring contributions by such celebrated writers as David Remnick and David Halberstam.
About the AuthorGlenn Stout has been the series editor of The Best American Sports Writing since its inception and has written three illustrated biographies with Richard A. Johnson: Ted Williams: A Portrait in Words and Pictures, Joe DiMaggio: An Illustrated Life, and Jackie Robinson: Between the Baselines. He is a columnist for Boston Baseball, and the acclaimed author of Red Sox Century, Yankees Century, and The Dodgers. His work has appeared in many regional and national magazines and newspapers.
Table of ContentsThe Best American Sports Writing Contents Contents Foreword by Glenn Stout vii Introduction by Richard Ford xiii Shirley Povich. Recent Baseball Feats Require Footnotes 1 from The Washington Post Guy Lawson. Hockey Nights 5 from Harper's Magazine G. Endgame 29 from The New Yorker Jonathan Miles. Big, Ugly Green Fish 39 from Sports Afield Melissa King. It's All in the Game 43 from Chicago Reader David Halberstam. Jordan's Moment 57 from The New Yorker Thomas Boswell. For Timeless Player, It Was Time 69 from The Washington Post John Hildebrand. Coming Home 73 from Harper's Magazine John Mcphee. Catch-and-Dissect 89 from The New Yorker Randall Patterson. The Trophy Son 109 from The Houston Press Steve Friedman. Kingpin 124 from GQ David Remnick. American Hunger 139 from The New Yorker J. D. Dolan. Pool: A Love Story 164 from Esquire Allen Abel. When Hell Froze Over 177 from Sports Illustrated Dan Wetzel. Not Your Ordinary Bear 192 from Basketball Times Simon Winchester. Sheep of Fools 217 from GQ David Mamet. The Deer Hunter 227 from Sports Afield Biographical Notes 237 Notable Sports Writing of 1998 241 What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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