Always by My Side Hardback - 2008
by Nantz, Jim
In the bestselling tradition of Big Russ and Me, America's most visible sportscommentator tells the stories of some of the most dramatic moments in Americansports and pays tribute to the man who inspired him to pursue his broadcasting dream his beloved father, who has fallen victim to the ravages of Alzheimer's disease.
Vividly written in exciting, you-are-there replay, Always by My Sidegives readers an insider's look into an unprecedented sixty-three-daystretch from February to April of 2007 when Jim Nantz became thefirst broadcaster to call the Super Bowl, the Final Four, and the Masters.Because Nantz was unable to share the voyage with his dad,however, this remarkable journey through America's premier sportingevents took on a bittersweet tinge. Nonetheless, the devoted son felthis father's presence every step of the way, and used this championshipodyssey to celebrate the people, venues, and moments thattapped into all the goodness that his dad and his dad's generation represent.
In recounting the highlights of more than two thrilling decades withCBS Sports, this broadcasting hall of famer recalls the legends of theindustry Dick Enberg, Curt Gowdy, Jim McKay, Chris Schenkel, PatSummerall, Jack Whitaker, and others who sparked his imaginationand shaped his style.
Always by My Side traces Nantz's career, from creating his own imaginarystudio as a boy to his college days rooming with future PGA Tourgolfers Fred Couples and Blaine McCallister to his successful networkaudition at age twenty-six. Along the way, readers are treated to anarray of memories, including Nantz's special relationship with theformer president George H. W. Bush, as well as his friendships withsuch sports royalty as Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, PhilMickelson, Peyton Manning, Tony Dungy, Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, MikeKrzyzewski, John Wooden, and many others. Poignant stories thatexplore the theme of fathers and sons who have bonded through acommon love of sports complete this sparkling narrative.
Always by My Side promises to be the most cherished Father's Day giftof the year.
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- Title Always by My Side
- Author Nantz, Jim
- Binding Hardback
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 273
- Language EN
- Publisher Gotham, New York
- Date 2008-05-06
- ISBN 9781592403615
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