“Shoe Dog: A Memoir of the Creator of Nike” by Phil Knight
Read our full Shoe Dog Book Review here at Knup Sports. Shoe Dog is written by Phil Knight and can be bought at a discount with our links.
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“Growing Up Gronk: A Family’s Story of Raising Champions” by the Gronkowski Family with Jeff Schober
Tom looks atthis book about the Gronkowski family and their sports success. It is a book that highlights the dad.
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“Francona: The Red Sox Years” By Dan Shaughnessy
Tom looks at a new sports book called — Francona: The Red Sox Years. Taking a look at manager Terry Francona and his time with the Boston Red Sox.
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“I Was There” by Eric Mirlis
Tom looks at another sports book. The book is about some of the great sportscasters and how they have seen some fantastic sporting events. We hear from Jim Nantz, Bob Costas and Joe Buck among others.
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“How to Win at the Sport of Business” by Mark Cuban
Tom looks at the advice by Mark Cuban and how he uses business models to succeed as he does in owning the Dallas Mavericks.
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“You’re Welcome, Cleveland — How I Helped LeBron James Win a Championship and Save a City” by Scott Raab
Tom looks at another sports book. The author Scott Raab talks about the first time LeBron James was in Cleveland and how he dissed his leaving and then his return.
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“Gunslinger: The Remarkable, Improbable, Iconic Life of Brett Favre” by Jeff Pearlman
Tom looks at the humble beginnings of the remarkable football life of quarterback Brett Favre.
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“Courage to Soar-A Body in Motion, A Life in Balance” by Simone Biles
Tom looks Simone Biles and her book about the sport of gymnastics. She tells how hard it is to be away from home and be a black athlete.
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“Life is Yours to Win: Lessons Forged from the Purpose, Passion, and Magic of Baseball” By Augie Garrido with Wes Smith
Tom examines the life lessons taught by legendary coach Augie Garrido through baseball.
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“The Cooperstown Casebook: Who’s in the Baseball Hall of Fame, Who Should Be In, and Who Should Pack Their Plaques” by Jay Jaffe
Tom examines this book that attempts to make a case for who is in the Hall of Fame and who doesn’t belong..