Overview

Veteran radio and television personality John Gallagher’s salacious, voracious, and dangerously delicious memoirs of a life lived on the edge in the midst of some of the world’s biggest celebrities. Long-time sportscaster John Gallagher has had close to four decades of hosting some of the top-rated radio and TV shows in Canada and, while he was at it, doing enough drugs to wipe out a small village. Along the way there was plenty of drinking, cavorting, and gallivanting with some of the coolest, biggest, and baddest sports stars and Hollywood celebs around. In Big League Babble On, John spares no one, not even himself. Read about his nights boozing with the likes of Tony Curtis, Stevie Nicks, Colin Farrell, and Leafs head coach Pat Burns. Find out how partying with Gallagher saved Mark Wahlberg’s life. Or how he once came a little too close to Princess Di. And the time Muhammad Ali stole John’s Penthouse magazine … for the articles. Gallagher is a pop culture Cuisinart and a walking — but mostly talking — sports almanac. From hot tubbing with Wendel Clark to his friendship and falling-out with Robbie Alomar, Gallagher has met (and often partied with) all of the greats. This book is your backstage pass.

Full Product Details

Author:   John Gallagher
Publisher:   Dundurn Group Ltd
Imprint:   Dundurn Group Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9781459739260

ISBN 10:   1459739264
Pages:   280
Publication Date:   25 January 2018
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

1. How to Provoke Thousands of Rabid Soccer Fans 2. I Should Be Dead by Now 3. How Drinking with John Gallagher Saved Mark Wahlberg’s Life 4. Hey, Wanna Go to the Playboy Midsummer Night’s Dream Party at Hugh Hefner’s Mansion? 5. Karma. I Hate That Bitch. 6. I Hope I Die at the Age of Ninety-Nine in Bed After Being Shot in the Back of the Head by a Jealous Boyfriend 7. Let’s Talk About Chicks, Man 8. Sportscasting: Turning Your Passion into a Profession 9. Radio Dazed 10. CityTV Everywhere 11. So Fleetwood Mac Is Making Another Comeback. Also Making a Comeback: Cocaine, Wife Swapping, and Royalty Cheques 12. G.O.A.T.: The Greatest of All Time 13. Captain Hairplugs to the Rescue! 14. No Longer Destiny’s Doormats 15. I Kissed a Man (Robbie Alomar) and I Liked It 16. Smugglers’ Blues 17. You Can Take the Girl Out of the Trailer Park, but You Can’t Take the What Out of Her Mouth? 18. Blue Morning, Blue Day 19. Yogi, Teddy Baseball, the Yankee Clipper, Spaceman, and the Duke 20. Yes, Mr. Gallagher, Your Net Is Ready 21. Killer Instinct 22. “Listen, Buddy. If You Say Another Word, I’m Gonna Kick You Out and Drive the Fucking Thing Myself.” 23. The Kid Stays in the Picture 24. Just. Great. 25. Comedy Isn’t Pretty 26. Spanning the Globe 27. Spring Is Sprung, the Grass Is Riz, I Wonder Where the Blue Jays Is? 28. The Prizefight Wasn’t a “10,” But Bo Was 29. Champagne Showers and ‘Roid Rage Dreams 30. Jurassic Prank: The Early Salad Years of the Toronto Raptors 31. All Talk. No Acting. 32. (Not Such a) Rock ’n’ Roll Suicide Acknowledgements

Reviews

I can honestly say after reading John Gallagher 's book that I am greatly surprised he actually lived to write it. So many stories, so many people, and wonderful photographs to document it all. But I can't believe he turned down a chance to go to the Playboy Mansion. That proves he's crazy. This is sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll. Wow, what a life! - Perry Lefko, author and award-winning columnist I don't know any prize fighter who retired as the undefeated golden gloves boxing champion anywhere, anytime, and like me, got to 'dance' with Ali. I love this kid. - George Chuvalo, five-time Canadian heavyweight champion John has been able to vibrantly reflect his roots in Quebec, his Maritime maturation, and his Hogtown polish. Gallagher can be ... an obnoxious fool and a great friend all in one paragraph. - Bill Watters, former assistant general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs 'And then, zany antics ensued.' That clich? was written about John Gallagher. Read Big League Babble On. It's all here. - Steve Anthony, host of CP24 Breakfast A must read for all sports enthusiasts. Gallagher personifies a cross between a rock star and a sportscasting legend. - Michael Wekerle, venture capitalist and dragon investor on Canada's Dragons' Den

A must read for all sports enthusiasts. Gallagher personifies a cross between a rock star and a sportscasting legend. * Michael Wekerle, venture capitalist and dragon investor on Canada's Dragons' Den * John has been able to vibrantly reflect his roots in Quebec, his Maritime maturation, and his Hogtown polish. Gallagher can be ... an obnoxious fool and a great friend all in one paragraph. * Bill Watters, former assistant general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs * I don't know any prize fighter who retired as the undefeated golden gloves boxing champion anywhere, anytime, and like me, got to 'dance' with Ali. I love this kid. * George Chuvalo, five-time Canadian heavyweight champion * I can honestly say after reading John Gallagher 's book that I am greatly surprised he actually lived to write it. So many stories, so many people, and wonderful photographs to document it all. But I can't believe he turned down a chance to go to the Playboy Mansion. That proves he's crazy. This is sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll. Wow, what a life! * Perry Lefko, author and award-winning columnist * 'And then, zany antics ensued.' That cliche was written about John Gallagher. Read Big League Babble On. It's all here. * Steve Anthony, host of CP24 Breakfast * It's not a trip to the great White North without banging back a couple of Stolis with my good friend John Gallagher. A Habs fan who loves to bust Boston Bruins fans' balls. * Phil Esposito, former NHL player and coach, and member of the Hockey Hall of Fame * A riveting read, brimming with chuckles. * FYI Music News * Refreshing ... holds nothing back and pulls no punches. * Toronto Sun *

A riveting read, brimming with chuckles. * FYI Music News * `And then, zany antics ensued.' That cliche was written about John Gallagher. Read Big League Babble On. It's all here. * Steve Anthony, host of CP24 Breakfast * It's not a trip to the great White North without banging back a couple of Stolis with my good friend John Gallagher. A Habs fan who loves to bust Boston Bruins fans' balls. * Phil Esposito, former NHL player and coach, and member of the Hockey Hall of Fame * Refreshing ... holds nothing back and pulls no punches. * Toronto Sun * I can honestly say after reading John Gallagher 's book that I am greatly surprised he actually lived to write it. So many stories, so many people, and wonderful photographs to document it all. But I can't believe he turned down a chance to go to the Playboy Mansion. That proves he's crazy. This is sex, drugs, and rock `n roll. Wow, what a life! * Perry Lefko, author and award-winning columnist * I don't know any prize fighter who retired as the undefeated golden gloves boxing champion anywhere, anytime, and like me, got to `dance' with Ali. I love this kid. * George Chuvalo, five-time Canadian heavyweight champion * John has been able to vibrantly reflect his roots in Quebec, his Maritime maturation, and his Hogtown polish. Gallagher can be ... an obnoxious fool and a great friend all in one paragraph. * Bill Watters, former assistant general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs * A must read for all sports enthusiasts. Gallagher personifies a cross between a rock star and a sportscasting legend. * Michael Wekerle, venture capitalist and dragon investor on Canada's Dragons' Den *

Author Information

John Gallagher is a broadcaster, actor, voice-over specialist, and author. He worked at CityTV for many years, and was host of Gallagher on TSN and co-host of the Q Morning Zoo at Toronto’s best rock Q107. He lives in Toronto.

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