“Eli Manning: The Making of a Quarterback” By Ralph Vacchiano
Tom examines the making of Eli Manning into a Super Bowl champion quarterback.
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Rick Ankiel’s The Phenomenon (Book Review)
I was reminded that I hadn’t posted for a while…… This is one of 50 books that I have reviewed at KnupSports. Feel free to check what books you may want to read next. The Phenomenon, Book Review By Rick Ankiel Imagine reaching your dream of playing major league baseball and pitching for one of the…
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“Presidents and the Pastime” by Curt Smith
Tom examines how the US Presidents reacted to baseball during their terms in office.
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“Arnold Palmer: Homespun Stories of the King” By Chris Rodell
Tom examines Arnold Palmer’s life from pro golfer to hometown hero as told by his friends and associates.
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“SUGAR: Micheal Ray Richardson, Eighties Excess, and the NBA” By Charley Rosen
Tom examines the NBA career of Micheal Ray Richardson and how drugs, sex, and arrogance ruined his NBA career.
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“Gil Hodges- A Hall of Fame Life” By Mort Zachter
Tom examines the life of Gil Hodges and the impact he had through playing and managing baseball.follows.
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“Alou: My Baseball Journey” by Felipe Alou with Peter Kerasotis
Tom looks at Felipe Alou and his illustrious career as a player, manager, and pioneer to baseball..
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“Hawk: I Did it My Way” by Ken Harrelson with Jeff Snook
Tom looks at Hawk Harrelson and his interesting career in and around baseball and pro golf.
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“The Pitcher and the Dictator: Satchell Paige’s Unlikely Season in the Dominican Republic” By Averell “Ace” Smith
Tom looks Satchell Paige’s hunger for more money gets him to a powerful dictator and the fear that follows.
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“Dust Bowl Girls: The Inspiring Story of the Team that Barnstormed its Way to Basketball Glory” By Lydia Reeder
Tom looks women’s basketball in the 1920’s and 1930’s. The issues they faced including some huge obstacles.
