by Joe Garner
First published 2000
Joe Garner presents more than 40 electrifying sports moments that made broadcasting history. This collection spans every major arena from baseball diamonds to Olympic venues, capturing the surprised calls of announcers witnessing athletic greatness unfold. Bob Costas narrates four audio CDs that accompany acclaimed sports photography and riveting stories. The moments range across decades and disciplines: Willie Mays making his legendary catch in 1954, George Foreman's stunning victory over Joe Frazier in 1973, Michael Jordan's clutch performance against Cleveland in 1989, and Joe Carter's World Series winning home run in 1993. The book covers baseball, football, basketball, hockey, auto racing, horse racing, tennis, boxing, cycling, and golf. Each entry brings readers back to the exact moment when sports history was made, combining the visual impact of photography with the audio drama of live broadcast calls that captured America's attention.
Genres: history, sports, non-fiction, photography
Vibes: atmospheric, dramatic, emotional
Tropes: historical-events, sports-drama
Setting: Baseball Diamonds, Olympic Venues
Period: 1954, 1973, 1989, 1993
192 pages · Hardcover · Sourcebooks Inc