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The Best American Sports Writing of the Century
from Houghton Mifflin
Customer Reviews:
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 
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Superb from cover to cover 
I spent the better part of a month engrossed in this wonderful collection of sports writing, and I can't recommend this strongly enough for sportsfans and historians alike. The chronological organization of the writings herein also provided a fascinating look at the way America's sports passions have evolved over the past century. Boxing, horse racing, and baseball were prominent in the first half of the century, while the "x-games" of mountaineering and fishing came to light later. Five stars without any... more info
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Outstanding collection but a small part of what is out there
Years ago I read a piece included in this book, called 'Hub Fans Bid Kid Adieu' by John Updike. I was reading a lot of Updike at that time, and found it strangely to be the most moving, the best thing he had written. I will venture to say it is one of the best things in this book.
Other sports - writing I loved a lot came not from the daily papers or columns or magazines but from longer often fictional works. For my money Zane Grey's 'The Shortstop' and Charles Einstein's 'The Only Game in Town' are... more info
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Great Read!
I purchased this book last year, and found it to be so enjoyable that I gave my copy to a friend, and then ordered two more copies for Christmas gifts. If you, or someone you know, likes to read short stories that cover all sports written by the best of our generation, buy this. You won't regret it...
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I Didn't Think I Was A Sports Fan Till I Picked Up This Book
I recently took a friend to a doctor's appointment and this book was in the collection of waiting room reading material. So I picked it up, thinking what the heck and discovered an entire chapter is devoted to stories about Ali. Well, let me tell you, I was instantly hooked. When my friend returned to the waiting room, instead of being relieved to be out of there, I was actually disappointed to not be able to finish one of the stories. So, I went right out and bought my own copy. The story on Joe DiMaggio... more info
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