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Paper Lion: Confessions of a Last-String Quarterback

George Plimpton

3.9/5 ( ratings)

George Plimpton's classic Paper Lion set the bar for participatory sports journalism, as the author shares his experiences in training camp, trying out as a quarterback for the NFL's Detroit Lions, and eventually, playing in a preseason exhibition game. Displaying his characteristic wit and insight, Paper Lion was met with both critical and commercial success, and inspired a movie starring Alan Alda. The late

Language: English

Pages: 362

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Lyons Press

Release: September 01, 2006

ISBN: 1599210053

ISBN 13: 9781599210056

Paper Lion: Confessions of a Last-String Quarterback

George Plimpton

3.9/5 ( ratings)

George Plimpton's classic Paper Lion set the bar for participatory sports journalism, as the author shares his experiences in training camp, trying out as a quarterback for the NFL's Detroit Lions, and eventually, playing in a preseason exhibition game. Displaying his characteristic wit and insight, Paper Lion was met with both critical and commercial success, and inspired a movie starring Alan Alda. The late

Language: English

Pages: 362

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Lyons Press

Release: September 01, 2006

ISBN: 1599210053

ISBN 13: 9781599210056

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