The Great Book of Cleveland Sports Lists

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Synopsis
Sports talk in America has evolved from small-time barroom banter into a major media smorgasbord that runs 24/7 on TV and radio.

With hundreds of billions of dollars generated annually by pro and college teams in major markets nationwide, sports fans across the country are more dedicated than ever to their teams. And when it comes to sports talkOCoespecially all-sports radioOCoitOCOs all about entertainment, information, prognostication, analysis, rankings, and endless discussion. Prominent sports-media figures in each of the three target citiesOCoCleveland, Detroit, and Washington, D. C. OCoengage in this phenomenon with a compilation of sports lists sure to delight as well as stir up debate within these already-buzzing sports communities. List topics include: OCo What were the most lopsided trades in local sports history? OCo Who were the most overrated athletes to play in our town? OCo What local athlete had the best appearance in TV or film? OCo What was the most heartbreaking loss in local sports history? OCo What was the greatest single play in local sports history? OCo Who are our teamOCOs most hated rivals? OCo Plus dozens of OC guestOCO lists contributed by famous local sports and entertainment celebrities. With franchises in three of the four major pro sportsOCothe Browns (NFL), the Indians (MLB), and the Cavaliers (NBA)OCoplus a dedicated following of the Ohio State University athletics, ClevelandOCOs fans are some of the most rabid and knowledgeable in the country, and Bill Livingston and Greg Brinda are the acknowledged authorities on Cleveland-area sports. a"

Copyright:
2008

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
277 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780786741694
Related ISBNs:
9781282877313, 9780786741090
Publisher:
Perseus
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Bill Livingston, Greg Brinda
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Sports
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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