Go Spanning the World with Len Berman in this wildly
entertaining, insightful, and often hilarious book that takes
sports fans behind the scenes and inside locker rooms.
One of the most popular television sports personalities--known
for his "Spanning the World" segments on NBC's Today show--Len
Berman delivers his unique view of the world of sports, from the
bizarre to the historic, all with his characteristic wit.
Over the years sports and sports reporting have changed, but
Spanning the World puts it all in perspective in this irreverent
take on the heroes and iconic moments.Barry Bonds massages the
media: "If you put that camera in my face, I'll slit your
throat."Mickey Mantle reveals his most pleasurable Yankee Stadium
experience (it didn't happen on the field). Bobby Orr loses his
cool and chairs start flying from the upper decks.Bill Parcells
finally spills his Super Bowl-winning formula: "Power wins "And
much more ...
Berman guides us through the world he knows like no one else,
from intimate recollections of his heroes to postgame celebrations,
exhibiting the most hilarious and shocking moments from the whole
cast of characters from the last decades in sports: John McEnroe,
Muhammad Ali, Larry Bird, Derek Jeter, and many more. He also
addresses the more serious issues facing sports today, including
steroids, overpaid stars, athletes and violence, and the place of
sports in society.
A must read for every sports fan, Spanning the World is an
irresistible blend of humor, history, and contemporary commentary
on the state of sports from the ultimate fan who has seen it
all.
General
| Imprint: |
HarperCollins Publishers
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
May 2006 |
| First published: |
May 2006 |
| Authors: |
Len Berman
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| Dimensions: |
204 x 140 x 21mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - B-format
|
| Pages: |
336 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-06-075753-3 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Sport & Leisure >
Sports & outdoor recreation >
General
Promotions
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| LSN: |
0-06-075753-1 |
| Barcode: |
9780060757533 |
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