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The Best American Sports Writing 1997 by Glenn Stout, George Plimpton

nicholasgrantgarcia's review

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5.0

Wow. One of the best in the series! So many great, touching, moving stories. Found myself unable to put down quite a few of them.

Favorites:

Heaven Help Marge Schott: The fascinating character study that got Marge Schott fired as owner of the Reds.

Guts and Glory: A moving portrait of an immature QB (Brett Favre) finding his place in the sports world.

The Man Who Loves Basketball Too Much: The Exquisite Torment of Jerry West: A riveting portrait of a man whose entire life has been centered around the bouncing of a basketball.

Ali in Havana: A thoughtful portrayal of Muhammad Ai's interaction with Fidel Castro.

The Chosen One: The classic, oft-revisited consideration of then on-the-rise golfer Tiger Woods.

It was again difficult to limit my favorites to just five. There were so many great stories in this volume. It's one I would have delight in reading again.

stephybara's review

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3.0

Particularly liked:

-the profile of Chuck Bednarik - Concrete Charlie the "the last of the 60-minute men, was a stalwart at both linebacker and center for the 1960 NFL champion Philadelphia Eagles"


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