Title: Walk in the Spirit
First published: 1969
Description: Hallowed moments and memories from the sports world presented by the popular commentator who has done some preaching on the side. There's Ben Hogan working his way up to a tournament some eleven months after doctors predicted he'd never walk again; Branch Rickey preparing thirty years to sign Jackie Robinson and quoting The Life of Christ in their determining interview; Roger Bannister in grueling preparation for his four-minute mile; Campanella and his quiet acceptance of life in a wheelchair. Mr. Barber illustrates the Christian qualities that make men great and if you can forgive his rapt generalizations--""He walked in the spirit all his life,"" there's inspiration here--not hard hitting; slow curves.
People: Red Barber (1908-)
LC classification: GV697.B3 A3