Scribe : my life in sports /
Ryan, Bob,1946-author.
A respected sportswriter for the "Boston Globe" traces his early love of sports, experiences as a dedicated fan, and human observations behind pivotal sports moments.  --Publisher's description.
Includes index.
Shootaround: "Do you mind if I call red first?" -- "The sportster" -- Trenton born -- Trenton made -- Boston College -- Becoming a reporter -- Joining the club -- Take me out to the ball game -- "You'd eat that?" -- It was still in my blood -- "Now that's a foul!" -- Time to powder up -- The glorious NBA -- "I'll decide" -- ESPN -- This guy ain't no hick -- The Olympics -- Beat me, whip me, take my picture -- The sub heard round the world -- Smitten by a lady of low repute -- Bob Knight -- I can hardly believe it's legal -- Ending the curse -- Violence mixed with chivalry -- Doc and the 2008 champs -- The prince of pessimism -- Michael v. LeBron -- A good walk, always -- Can't live without music -- No complaints -- Short takes.
A respected sportswriter for the "Boston Globe" traces his early love of sports, experiences as a dedicated fan, and human observations behind pivotal sports moments.  --Publisher's description.
Ryan, Bob, 1946-
Sportswriters