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The acclaimed author of A False Spring profiles athletes famous and obscure in this captivating and incisive anthology Once a young pitching prospect with the Milwaukee Braves, Pat Jordan went on to become one of America's most revered sports journalists, writing for Sports Illustrated , Esquire , the New York Times Magazine , and a host of other major league publications. The Best Sports Writing of Pat Jordan showcases his finest journalism, with twenty-six extraordinary articles covering virtually the entire range of professional sports in America—from baseball, football, and basketball to boxing, tennis, and Formula One racing. Jordan offers indelible portraits of some of the most legendary sports figures of our time, exposing the imperfections often obscured by the bright lights of fame. He explores the miracle of the Williams sisters and their brash, charismatic father, Richard, and turns his unflinching gaze on such controversial sports personalities as Roger Clemens and O. J. Simpson. Other highlights include a poignant account of Duke basketball legend Bobby Hurley's rehabilitation after a devastating car accident, a profile of transsexual tennis star Renée Richards,

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Author

Pat Jordan; Alex Belth

Publisher

Open Road Media : Made available through hoopla

Published

2016

Language

EN

ISBN

9781504033664

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Sports, Anthropology, Fiction

Rating

3.59 / 5 (27 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14