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OverviewThe sport lover's ultimate road trip When Jim Gorant, a Sports Illustrated staffer and lifelong sports fan, discovered that he had never attended a single one of sports' most iconic events, he wondered, What kind of sports fan am I, anyway? And if he had to pick the top ten, what would those events be? The result was a growing obsession, first with determining the events that should make the list and then with actually attending all of them.A personal challenge quickly evolved into a yearlong journey into the heart of sports. From the Kentucky Derby to the Super Bowl, from a day game at Wrigley Field to a fortnight at Wimbledon, from the NCAA Final Four to the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field, Gorant takes us along for the ride, evoking the best (and sometimes the worst) sports has to offer.He enters the inner sanctum of NASCAR, watching the decidedly American pomp and circumstance perched atop an RV.He encounters a fire-eating Patriots fan at the Super Bowl.He sees Jack Nicklaus tee off at the azalea-lined Masters for the last time.He walks a fine line between the football rivals Ohio State and Michigan.And in the process he reveals why sports can so affect our lives. Part adventure, part pilgrimage, Fanatic captures these ten unforgettable sports events in all their color and commotion.The perfect gift for sports enthusiasts, Fanatic is the next best thing to front row seats, and every bit as fun. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jim GorantPublisher: Houghton Mifflin Imprint: Houghton Mifflin Weight: 0.417kg ISBN: 9780618612987ISBN 10: 061861298 Pages: 222 Publication Date: 01 June 2007 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationJIM GORANT is a senior editor and writer at Sports Illustrated. He is the author of two books, Fit for Golf, with renowned PGA Tour trainer Boris Kuzmic, and America's Top Golf Courses. He has also written for many publications, including Men's Journal, Travel & Leisure, GQ, and Men's Health. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |