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Book SynopsisAn abundant collection of stories from the pages of the New York Times that transcend what we know as sportswriting. Mr. Berkow has a clear understanding of the games he reports, but he also has a sharp eye for the lives of the players, an appreciation of the larger social context, and—not least—an affinity for the well-turned phrase. Ira Berkow is among the best—a Sondheim of the sports page. —George F. Will. I follow Ira Berkow in the Times with unfailing interest. —Saul Bellow. If there's anyone doing sports who is even close, I haven't read him. —Mike Royko.
Trade ReviewSports at its best is a kind of music, and sports writing is a kind of libretto. Ira Berkow is among the best—a Sondheim of the sports page. -- George F. Will, syndicated columnist for The Washington Post
If there's anyone doing sports who is even close, I haven't read him. -- Mike Royko
Ira Berkow is simply one of America's best writers, sports or otherwise. -- Jim Bouton
This collection of poignant stories establishes Ira Berkow as one of the most talented and multi-faceted sports writers of our time. -- Ann Landers
Well documented and exhaustively detailed. * CHOICE *
Berkow over the years has regularly given us sportswriting of the most elegant kind—his work glistens with intelligence and sensitivity. -- David Halberstam
I follow Ira Berkow in the Times with unfailing interest. -- Saul Bellow
