Tag: sports

  • It’s All About the Players by Peter Gammons

    I have two very simple questions for you in this review. Do you love baseball? Do you know Peter Gammons as one of the best baseball writers of all time? If the answer is yes to both, then clearly It’s All About the Players is for you (as it was for me). Gammons does essentially…

  • Heartland by Keith O’Brien

    Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Heartland: The legend before the legend. Quick synopsis: The story of Larry Bird’s path to a magical year at Indiana State University. Fact for Non-History People: Bird was set to play for the legendary Bobby Knight but quit before ever playing a game. Fact for History Nerds: Bird is the first…

  • The Great Black Hope by Louis Moore

    Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for The Great Black Hope: I have never been more unqualified to do a review. Quick synopsis: The story of NFL quarterbacks Doug Williams, Vince Evans, and the controversy around Black quarterbacks.   Fact for Non-History People: In 1968, 24 out of 32 cornerbacks were Black. However, the entire league was only…

  • Muscles & Mayhem (Netflix)

    Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Muscles & Mayhem: Like a human cannonball to my nostalgia bone. Quick synopsis: The story of the American Gladiators TV show. Fact for Non-History People: Before it got popular, the show used some cardboard cutouts to look like audience members. Fact for History Nerds: The second iteration of the show starred…

  • The Darkest White by Eric Blehm

    Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for The Darkest White: I think I’ll stick to indoor activities. Quick synopsis: The story of snowboarding legend Craig Kelly and the avalanche that killed him. Fact for Non-History People: The snowboard was invented in 1965 and was called a Snurfer. Fact for History Nerds: Snowboarding was named the “worst new sport”…

  • The 1998 Yankees by Jack Curry

    Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for The 1998 Yankees: They are the greatest. Period, done. Quick synopsis: The story of the greatest baseball team of all time, the 1998 Yankees. Fact for Non-History People: The Yankees outscored their opponents by 309 runs. If you aren’t a baseball fan, trust me, that’s insane. It was the highest since…