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Summers at Shea

Tom Seaver Loses His Overcoat and Other Mets Stories

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Culled from 50 years' worth of columns from one of the country's most popular sportswriters, this work stands as a remarkable collection of opinions that is guaranteed to delight Mets fans of all ages. Former New York Times columnist Ira Berkow captures the spirit of the Mets in this unforgettable collection of opinions, stories, and observations from his long and distinguished career as he ... Read more

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Culled from 50 years' worth of columns from one of the country's most popular sportswriters, this work stands as a remarkable collection of opinions that is guaranteed to delight Mets fans of all ages. Former New York Times columnist Ira Berkow captures the spirit of the Mets in this unforgettable collection of opinions, stories, and observations from his long and distinguished career as he
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The Man Who Robbed the Pierre

The Story of Bobby Comfort and the Biggest Hotel Robbery Ever

by Ira Berkow ...

This Pulitzer Prize–winning author's true account of the thief behind the famed 1972 heist is "an engrossing crime biography . . . [and] a fast-paced romp" ( Kirkus Reviews).Growing up in Rochester, New York, Bobby Comfort wanted to be a good something. It just so happened that he was great at being a criminal.In January 1972, men in tuxedos robbed the Pierre, the luxurious Manhattan hotel, and ... Read more

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This Pulitzer Prize–winning author's true account of the thief behind the famed 1972 heist is "an engrossing crime biography . . . [and] a fast-paced romp" ( Kirkus Reviews).Growing up in Rochester, New York, Bobby Comfort wanted to be a good something. It just so happened that he was great at being a criminal.In January 1972, men in tuxedos robbed the Pierre, the luxurious Manhattan hotel, and
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Full Swing

Hits, Runs, and Errors in a Writer's Life

by Ira Berkow ...

The path from Springfield Avenue on Chicago’s West Side—where Ira Berkow once sold stockings at the old Maxwell Street marketplace—to a career at The New York Times and a share of the Pulitzer Prize was anything but predictable. Yet that is the remarkable journey Berkow recounts in this lively, heartfelt, and frequently humorous memoir. Along the way, he became far more than a sportswriter, ... Read more

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The path from Springfield Avenue on Chicago’s West Side—where Ira Berkow once sold stockings at the old Maxwell Street marketplace—to a career at The New York Times and a share of the Pulitzer Prize was anything but predictable. Yet that is the remarkable journey Berkow recounts in this lively, heartfelt, and frequently humorous memoir. Along the way, he became far more than a sportswriter,
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Baseball's Best Ever

A Half Century of Covering Hall of Famers

by Ira Berkow ...

“Big-league baseball is subtle; cloaked in summer languor, moving with the slow, supple grace of a ballerina practicing backstage, yet taut and technical in its skills. To view a baseball game and appreciate it takes concentration.”So begins Baseball’s Best Ever. Encompassing a selection of some one hundred columns and featured stories written over 50-plus years, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist ... Read more

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“Big-league baseball is subtle; cloaked in summer languor, moving with the slow, supple grace of a ballerina practicing backstage, yet taut and technical in its skills. To view a baseball game and appreciate it takes concentration.”So begins Baseball’s Best Ever. Encompassing a selection of some one hundred columns and featured stories written over 50-plus years, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist
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To the Hoop

The Seasons of a Basketball Life

by Ira Berkow ...

"A wonderful book—not just for basketball fans, but for everyone." —Earvin "Magic" JohnsonIra Berkow steps out from behind his New York Times reporter's notebook to spin the wonderful and moving tale of his love—for the game of basketball, for his friends and family, and for life itself. His enduring passion for the hardwood began in his boyhood in Chicago in the 1940s and '50s, and has continued ... Read more

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"A wonderful book—not just for basketball fans, but for everyone." —Earvin "Magic" JohnsonIra Berkow steps out from behind his New York Times reporter's notebook to spin the wonderful and moving tale of his love—for the game of basketball, for his friends and family, and for life itself. His enduring passion for the hardwood began in his boyhood in Chicago in the 1940s and '50s, and has continued
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How Life Imitates Sports

A Sportswriter Recounts, Relives, and Reckons with 50 Years on the Sports Beat

by Ira Berkow ...

Memorable Stories From a Half Century of Sports JournalismFor the last half century, Pulitzer Prize–winning sportswriter Ira Berkow has been at the center of some of the most memorable moments in sports history. From the World Series, NBA Finals, and Super Bowl, to Heavyweight Title Fights, the Olympics, and The Masters, he has seen and covered them all. After fifty years covering sports, with ... Read more

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Memorable Stories From a Half Century of Sports JournalismFor the last half century, Pulitzer Prize–winning sportswriter Ira Berkow has been at the center of some of the most memorable moments in sports history. From the World Series, NBA Finals, and Super Bowl, to Heavyweight Title Fights, the Olympics, and The Masters, he has seen and covered them all. After fifty years covering sports, with
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The DuSable Panthers

The Greatest, Blackest, Saddest Team from the Meanest Streets in Chicago

by Ira Berkow ...

Twelve years before Kentucky and Texas Christian. Seven years after Jackie Robinson's first at-bat in the Majors. A color barrier in both sports and in America was shattered—by a team of teenage boys.The weight of a season and the weight of growing up are burdens enough. For a high school basketball team in Chicago in 1954, the weight of history joined them every time they stepped onto the court. ... Read more

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Twelve years before Kentucky and Texas Christian. Seven years after Jackie Robinson's first at-bat in the Majors. A color barrier in both sports and in America was shattered—by a team of teenage boys.The weight of a season and the weight of growing up are burdens enough. For a high school basketball team in Chicago in 1954, the weight of history joined them every time they stepped onto the court.
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It Happens Every Spring

DiMaggio, Mays, the Splendid Splinter, and a Lifetime at the Ballpark

by Ira Berkow ...

Culled from 50 years' worth of columns from one of the country's most popular sportswriters, It Happens Every Spring stands as a remarkable and evocative anthology that is guaranteed to delight baseball fans of all ages. Former New York Times columnist Ira Berkow captures the spirit of America's pasttime in this collection of opinions, stories, and observations from his long and distinguished ... Read more

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Culled from 50 years' worth of columns from one of the country's most popular sportswriters, It Happens Every Spring stands as a remarkable and evocative anthology that is guaranteed to delight baseball fans of all ages. Former New York Times columnist Ira Berkow captures the spirit of America's pasttime in this collection of opinions, stories, and observations from his long and distinguished
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Counterpunch

Ali, Tyson, the Brown Bomber, and Other Stories of the Boxing Ring

by Ira Berkow ...

Spanning the period between 1967 and 2005, this compilation includes 84 of Pulitzer Prize–winning author Ira Berkow's columns on boxing. Readers will meet some of the greatest names in the sport's history in the pages of this book, including Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Joe Louis, and Mike Tyson. Among the unforgettable stories gathered in this collection are the heated rivalry between Ali and ... Read more

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Spanning the period between 1967 and 2005, this compilation includes 84 of Pulitzer Prize–winning author Ira Berkow's columns on boxing. Readers will meet some of the greatest names in the sport's history in the pages of this book, including Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Joe Louis, and Mike Tyson. Among the unforgettable stories gathered in this collection are the heated rivalry between Ali and
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Giants Among Men

Y.A., L.T., the Big Tuna, and Other New York Giants Stories

by Ira Berkow ...

Forty years' worth of columns from one of the New York Times' most popular sportswritersFormer New York Times columnist Ira Berkow captures the spirit of the Giants in this unforgettable collection of opinions, stories, and observations from his long and distinguished career. From memories of Fran Tarkenton and Bill Parcells to reflections on Eli Manning and Phil Simms, this work stands as a ... Read more

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Forty years' worth of columns from one of the New York Times' most popular sportswritersFormer New York Times columnist Ira Berkow captures the spirit of the Giants in this unforgettable collection of opinions, stories, and observations from his long and distinguished career. From memories of Fran Tarkenton and Bill Parcells to reflections on Eli Manning and Phil Simms, this work stands as a
... Read more
Autumns in the Garden

The Coach of Camelot and Other Knicks Stories

by Ira Berkow ...

Featuring 25 years' worth of columns from one of New York's most popular sportswriters, this collection is guaranteed to delight Knickerbockers fans of all ages. These unforgettable opinions, stories, and observations from New York Times columnist Ira Berkow capture the spirit of the Knicks, from memories of Red Holzman and Earl Monroe to reflections on Carmelo Anthony and Jeremy Lin. As the 2013 ... Read more

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Featuring 25 years' worth of columns from one of New York's most popular sportswriters, this collection is guaranteed to delight Knickerbockers fans of all ages. These unforgettable opinions, stories, and observations from New York Times columnist Ira Berkow capture the spirit of the Knicks, from memories of Red Holzman and Earl Monroe to reflections on Carmelo Anthony and Jeremy Lin. As the 2013
... Read more
To the Hoop

The Seasons of a Basketball Life

by Ira Berkow ...

"A wonderful book—not just for basketball fans but for everyone."—Earvin "Magic" JohnsonA good reporter can pick up a pen and chronicle the game of basketball, from its X's and O's to its personalities.A great reporter can put down the pen and pick up the rock.Ira Berkow has been many things in his life—a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, a respected columnist, and a passionate sports fan. He also ... Read more

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"A wonderful book—not just for basketball fans but for everyone."—Earvin "Magic" JohnsonA good reporter can pick up a pen and chronicle the game of basketball, from its X's and O's to its personalities.A great reporter can put down the pen and pick up the rock.Ira Berkow has been many things in his life—a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, a respected columnist, and a passionate sports fan. He also
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