Crazy, With the Papers to Prove It: Stories About the Most Unusual, Eccentric and Outlandish People I've Known in 45 Years as a Sports Journalist
The title of the book doesn’t lie. Save a few, each story and person is more outlandish than the other. The beauty of [the book] is the quick-hitting tales, plus Coughlin’s easy-to-read style, charm and humor. Put it down for a few days, and come back later. Heck, jump around from chapter to chapter to a favorite topic or personality. It’s all there for the Cleveland sports fan. (Mark PodolskiNews-Herald20101021)Fascinating and fun . . . If you love Cleveland sports—in spite of the records—you will love this book. Here’s your chance to relive the infamous Beer Night at Municipal Stadium, learn about the behind-the-booth silence and rivalry between legendary announcing partners Jimmy Dudley and Bob Neal, and get the story behind the story of Art Modell and why he really absconded with the Browns. (Rich OsborneMorning Journal20101114)Dan Coughlin is one great storyteller. That’s not exactly news to folks in the Cleveland area who have enjoyed his work in newspapers and on radio and television since 1964. Indians fans will enjoy re-reading some of Coughlin’s stories about Bill Veeck, Rocky Colavito and Frank Lane, Jimmy Dudley and Bob Neal, Joe Charboneau and how Coughlin got punched out by an unruly fan during the Beer Night riot at old Cleveland Stadium (Chuck MurrIndians Ink20101021)Dan’s writing style is clear and engaging. This is a great airplane and bathroom book. You can just open it anywhere and start reading. (Terry PlutoThe Plain Dealer20101024)Readers will surely love Coughlin’s book that features good characters with many a tale to be told. From the humorous stories revealing former Cleveland Browns tackle Doug Dieken to be an all-time first-rate prankster, to the not so fond memories of the severed friendship between former Browns coaches Paul Brown and Blanton Collier. The book is a true ‘walk down memory lane’ for the longtime Cleveland sports enthusiast. (Mike HolzheimerSun News20101021)A who’s who of the weird, wacky world of Cleveland sports. (Tim TroglenRecord Publishing20101215)Too much fun to put down! (Jim McintyreWDOK FM Radio20101011)