2024 the best american sports writing review

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The Best American Sports Writing of the Century showcases the best sports journalists of the twentieth century, from Jimmy Cannon, Red Smith, William Mack, Gary Smith, and Frank Deford to A. J. Liebling, Tom Wolfe, and Hunter S. Thompson, and includes such classics as "What Do You Think of Ted Williams Now?" by Richard Ben Cramer, "Louis Knocks Out Schmeling" by Bob Considine, and "The Rocky Road of Pistol Pete" by W. C. Heinz. This outstanding collection captures not only the century's greatest moments in baseball, boxing, horseracing, golf, and tennis, but some of the finest writing of our time. Guest editor David Halberstam is the author of The Reckoning, The Summer of Forty-Nine, The Breaks of the Game, and The Children. Series editor Glenn Stout has written biographies of Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams, and Jackie Robinson.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mariner Books (June 16, 1999)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 816 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0395945143
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0395945148
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 2.25 x 9.25 inches
Reviewer: William O'Shaughnessy
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great baseball write-ups, in particular.
Review: Like everything about it

Reviewer: Mike Dunn
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great read
Review: Outstanding. This is an excellent compilation of sports writing from the 20th Century. Well worth the investment for any sports fan. It is a BIG volume with lots of stories and a nice variety too.

Reviewer: Peter suich
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A Great Book!
Review: Very in-depth writing and very inciteful.

Reviewer: Katherine A. Smith
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great Collection
Review: The book is full of great sports stories by writers you know well. There are three long stories (magazine continuing series type pieces), and many other shorter ones. Good read!

Reviewer: J. K. Campbell
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Time for Another Review
Review: David Halberstam is often overlooked as a writer despite the success of his books during his lifetime. As one of the editors of this anthology, his introduction should be read by anyone wishing to understand why sports have become inseparable from American culture and how the skills of writers on the subject have concurrently matured. Although Halberstam was better known for his work as a journalist and historian, sports writing was his first love and the pieces in this collection must have been chosen accordingly. From Lardner to Updike and Deford these pieces all shine like gems illuminating uniquely American literature.

Reviewer: Matthew Sherdan
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Terrific Compilation of Writing
Review: This book is a compilation of game stories and articles written by the most accomplished names in the business. From human interest pieces to game coverage and analysis, this book covers them all. I've had a hard time putting it down because of the interesting angles and perspectives the collective authors write their stories from. This book is a must have for the avid sports reader.

Reviewer: Tony Hume
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: excellent collection
Review: per request of a friend who had asked if I had ever read this book, and I have not even heard of this title, I bought it. It exceeds expectation is pretty much a must read for all sports fans.

Reviewer: Pat
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great Reading!!
Review: I purchased this book both last year and last month. One son liked it so much, I gave it to another son as part of his birthday gift. Great stories by even greater writers. I would recommend this book as a gift or just for reading yourself. Even if you're not a rabid sports fan, these stories are just too good not to read.

Reviewer: moggiemoran
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Just magnificent writing, it brings the sporting heroes, places, events, etc. to life. It gets behind the myths and the individuals as they are normally presented to us. This first chapter on Joe DiMaggio is insightful, rich in pathos, informative and always respectful. Chapter 3 on Ted Williams, someone I did not know much about as I reside in the UK, presented a legend to us warts and all. I now intend to buy the annual book one at a time spaced out each quarter until I have shelf [or maybe two] full of them. Just fantastic, a must for every sports fan.

Reviewer: Lucas Cooney
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: There was so much good stuff in here. I could read this many times over. It's exactly what I was hoping it would be.

Reviewer: WJG
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: This was purchased as a gift and the recipient was delighted with the content. This an excellent anthology and suitors for anyone with an interest in sports writing.

Reviewer: Josh Holland
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Book for my dad.