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One of America's most acclaimed writers and journalists, Gay Talese has been fascinated by sports throughout his life. At age fifteen he became a sports reporter for his Ocean City High School newspaper; four years later, as sports editor of the University of Alabama's Crimson-White, he began to employ devices…
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The depth and breadth of Gay Talese's sportswriting are showcased in this exceptional collection of columns, features, and essays. What's more, his inquisitive nature and keen skills as an observer and listener enrich his reportage on baseball icon Joe DiMaggio and former heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson, among others, including famous and lesser-known teams and athletes, in the 1960s.
Later in life, as an accomplished journalist and best-selling author, Talese travels to Cuba in 1996 and writes the engrossing "Ali in Havana" feature for Esquire magazine. It's a masterful long-form report highlighting the sights and sounds of Havana, along with interactions…
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