Reviews

This work was originally published in 1989, and yet, it is still spot on. Ever wonder if a NFL game you were watching might have been fixed? Or if a wide received dropped a pass on purpose, or ever wondered why a defender simply didn’t make the tackle? Investigative journalist[ Dan Moldea traces the routes […]

A first hand account of true crime cases Retired detective lieutenant Clif Edwards of the Michigan State police reflects on investigations he participated in following his promotion to detective sergeant. This is the follow up to Heart Shots, in the Paths Crossed series, which recounts a wild ten hour chase that started in Michigan, and

Like the National Football League, the NBA survived during a period of a lack of popularity and credibility, hemorrhaging money, and along the way, absorbing three competing rival leagues. David George Surdam charts the league’s path to competitive balance, establishing their product as superior to the college game and the brand of entertainment delivered by

NFL hall of famer Jim Brown was a complex individual. He was a natural athlete, blending power and speed, and becoming a legend on the gridiron. Author Dave Zirin poses the question, was Brown the greatest athlete in the last one hundred years? Off the field, Brown became a racial activist, fought against injustices, attempted

Listening to this audiobook might change your perspective on the death of Elvis Presley. Since his death in 1977, we have been bombarded with rumors and speculation on what exactly happened the “The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.” Despite rumors he was spotted in a Burger King in Michigan, there has been speculation that Presley

Jerome Bettis is a humble man, realizing just how fortunate he was to survive growing up in a Detroit ghetto, living next to a crack house. In “The Bus,” Bettis shares stories of witnessing violence in his community. He became determined to utilize his football skills to earn an athletic scholarship, recognizing that his parent’s

Prior to the Chicago’s world series drought, Charlie Murphy purchased the Cubs for a mere $100,000, and led the organization to four pennants, and two world series championships. However, Murphy became a polarizing character, prone to countless squabbles and controversies. After securing a loan from Charles Taft (the half brother of President William Taft), Murphy

“The Bushwhackers” is a welcomed trip down memory lane, with absolutely hilarious, and at time, simply unbelievable stories from Luke and Butch’s fifty five years on the road. If you are a wrestling fan of the 70s and 80s, this is a must have, as the hall of famers take you on a tour of

Reggie Jackson was a multiple sports star that accepted a football scholarship to Arizona State University. Jackson’s passion was to play baseball, and he played both sports in college. The slugger describes how he dealt with racism, including the New York Mets passing on him in the baseball draft because he was dating a white

Author Susan Goldman Rubin remembers twelves of Hollywood’s female trailblazers in “The Women Who Built Hollywood.” These pioneers changed the film industry for the better, and opened to the door to many talented woman that followed in their footsteps. Rubin profiles ground breakers that become household names, but also spotlights ladies that are often overlooked.