sports writing from David Halberstam Halberstam, David. creator Stout, Glenn 1958- text nyu New York Hyperion c2008 2008 1st ed. monographic eng

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xxv, 401 p. ; 22 cm. This work delivers the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist's unique vision of sports, with an intimate and personal collection that reveals the ideals of a culture steeped in integrity, loyalty, and character. Death of a sculler -- Horse racing in Warsaw -- Sports as a window of social change -- A dynasty in the making -- Sports can distract, but they don't heal -- Baseball and the national mythology -- Reggie Smith -- The fan divided -- Fenway opener -- Why men love baseball -- The good old days, for baseball owners -- My dinner with Theodore (Ted Williams) -- Jackie Robinson -- DiMaggio's kick -- The ultimate gamer -- Torre -- Perfectionist at the plate -- Basketball -- Pat Riley -- Michael Jordan -- Iverson -- Harvard Football -- NFL -- Super Bowl XL -- Fishing -- Bob Francis and the striper -- Why I fish -- Homage to Patagonia -- Anatomy of a champion -- Ali wins another fight -- Soccer-- Olympics -- Schaap. edited and with an introduction by Glenn Stout. Includes index. n-us--- Halberstam, David Sports journalism United States PN4784.S6 H35 2008 070.4/49796 796 9781401309909 1401309909 9781401323127 140132312X 2008004440 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0810/2008004440.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1204/2008004440-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1309/2008004440-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0810/2008004440.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1204/2008004440-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1309/2008004440-b.html DLC 080201 20170307145454.0 15164604