The Best American Sports Writing Of The Century

Like everything about it

Very in-depth writing and very inciteful.

The book is full of great sports stories by writers you know well. There are three long stories (magazine continuing series type pieces), and many other shorter ones. Good read!

David Halberstam is often overlooked as a writer despite the success of his books during his lifetime. As one of the editors of this anthology, his introduction should be read by anyone wishing to understand why sports have become inseparable from American culture and how the skills of writers on the subject have concurrently matured. Although Halberstam was better known for his work as a journalist and historian, sports writing was his first love and the pieces in this collection must have been chosen accordingly. From Lardner to Updike and Deford these pieces all shine like gems illuminating uniquely American literature.

This book is a compilation of game stories and articles written by the most accomplished names in the business. From human interest pieces to game coverage and analysis, this book covers them all. I've had a hard time putting it down because of the interesting angles and perspectives the collective authors write their stories from. This book is a must have for the avid sports reader.

I purchased this book both last year and last month. One son liked it so much, I gave it to another son as part of his birthday gift. Great stories by even greater writers. I would recommend this book as a gift or just for reading yourself. Even if you're not a rabid sports fan, these stories are just too good not to read.

As one of the best historians and sports writers of the 20th century, Halberstam is well qualified to be the editor. He knows great writing, and you'll thoroughly enjoy this volume.

Outstanding. This is an excellent compilation of sports writing from the 20th Century. Well worth the investment for any sports fan. It is a BIG volume with lots of stories and a nice variety too.