July 27, 200916 yr What sports related books do you consider classics...the must reads? For example, perhaps Moneyball or various Bill James tomes for baseball. Non-fiction preferred.
July 27, 200916 yr A few sports books I really enjoyed... The Bad Guys Won- book about the 1986 mets...pretty good Boys will be Boys- Dallas Cowboys 90's dynasty Both of those are by Jeff Pearlman, I really liked both of em. Also...IS This a Great Game or What- Tim Kurkjian
July 27, 200916 yr I'll probably draw some ire for this, but... Beyond the Sixth Game, by Peter Gammons
July 27, 200916 yr God Save the Fan is excellent The baseball economist is a super interesting, but a little dull (for non econ majors). The numbers game is a book every baseball fan should read.
July 27, 200916 yr reading "The Breaks of The Game" based purely on Bill Simmons's recommendation. Edited July 27, 200916 yr by Jenksy Cat
July 27, 200916 yr The Hammer by Dave Schultz. A good read about the goon era in the NHL in the 70's, as well as his personal dichotomy - wanting to play a "cleaner" game but at the same time enjoying the spoils of being the #1 goon in the league.
July 27, 200916 yr QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Jul 27, 2009 -> 03:06 PM) Once a Runner -- For all the runners out there. It's a classic. I've heard some great things about Born to Run. I really want to check it out, as I've really gotten obsessed with running this year.
July 28, 200916 yr Meat Market is fantastic for anyone interested in college football recruiting. Edited July 28, 200916 yr by dasox24
July 28, 200916 yr QUOTE (greasywheels121 @ Jul 27, 2009 -> 06:39 PM) I've heard some great things about Born to Run. I really want to check it out, as I've really gotten obsessed with running this year. That one looks very good. I am currently reading Running with the Buffalos, a running book about the University of Colorado XC team. Once I get done with that one, I may have to check that one out.
July 29, 200916 yr QUOTE (CrimsonWeltall @ Jul 28, 2009 -> 05:04 PM) Good suggestions, thanks everybody Is this a nice way of saying "enough already"?
July 29, 200916 yr The Blind Side By Michael Lewis. Can't wait to see how Michael Oher does in the NFL.
July 29, 200916 yr Scout's Honor Dollar Sign on the Muscle: The World of Baseball Scouting Insightful reads.
July 29, 200916 yr QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Jul 28, 2009 -> 07:05 PM) The Blind Side By Michael Lewis. Can't wait to see how Michael Oher does in the NFL. I bought that book, but haven't read it yet. I plan on getting it done sometime before the movie comes out. But, I still have The GM to finish (in terms of sports books). That's a pretty good one too. It's about Ernie Accorsi's time making his way through the NFL ranks until his last season as the GM of the Giants.
July 29, 200916 yr A Few Seconds of Panic by Stefan Fatsis. Its about a 43 year old writer who participated in the Denver Broncos training camp in 2006 as a Kicker. Great look at what training camp is all about in the NFL. Some decent info on what type of guy Jay Cutler is as well. A quick and great read.
August 17, 200916 yr The Last Night of the Yankee Dynasty (Buster Olney) Three Nights in August (Buzz Bissinger) Rebound: The Odyssey of Michael Jordan (Bob Greene) Also, Jose Canseco's Juiced speekz da truff.
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