Overview
The gripping and eye-opening memoir from the ""Savior of Nike"" and the man who discovered Michael Jordan, Sonny Vaccaro. Written in collaboration with six-time New York Times bestselling author Armen Keteyian, Legends and Soles provides context and truth to the sensational media stories and headlines, including: Vaccaro's pivotal role in the never-before-told story of the courting and signing of Michael JordanHow Nike, at the behest of an embittered Knight, went as far as having the Portland FBI investigate Vaccaro who was working for archrival Adidas on a RICO charge of corporate espionageHis close relationships with NBA superstars Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, and Tracy McGrady, and Hall of Fame coaches Jerry Tarkanian of UNLV and John Thompson of GeorgetownThe high stakes drama behind the O'Bannon lawsuit that changed the entire landscape in college sportsFilled with in-depth stories and sixteen pages of photos illuminating some of Sonny's most treasured career memories, Legends and Soles is the long-awaited memoir of a giant of American sports.
Full Product Details
Author: Sonny Vaccaro ,
Sonny Vaccaro ,
Armen Keteyian ,
Armen Keteyian
Publisher: HarperCollins
Imprint: HarperCollins
Edition: Unabridged edition
ISBN: 9798228349445
Publication Date: 25 February 2025
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Format: Audio
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Author Information
Armen Keteyian is a CBS News correspondent based in New York and an eleven-time Emmy Award winner. He is widely regarded as one of the finest investigative journalists in the country. A former writer-reporter at Sports Illustrated, he is also the author or coauthor of ten previous books, including the New York Times bestsellers Raw Recruits and The System. Born and raised in Michigan, he now lives with his wife, Dede, in Fairfield, Connecticut, and San Clemente, California. Armen Keteyian is a CBS News correspondent based in New York and an eleven-time Emmy Award winner. He is widely regarded as one of the finest investigative journalists in the country. A former writer-reporter at Sports Illustrated, he is also the author or coauthor of ten previous books, including the New York Times bestsellers Raw Recruits and The System. Born and raised in Michigan, he now lives with his wife, Dede, in Fairfield, Connecticut, and San Clemente, California. Ari Fliakos is an actor with experience in television, radio, film, theater, and voice-overs. He has earned four Earphones Awards, and his narration of Seth Patrick's Reviver won the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration for paranormal fiction. On screen, he is best-known for his roles in Law & Order, Pills, and Company K.
