To the Hoop

Ira Berkow steps out from behind his New York Times reporter's notebook to spin the tales of his life as a pickup basketball player_running the court with Oscar Robertson, talking strategy with Walt Frazier, and finding fellowship and good humor across the country on playgrounds, in gyms, even in some of the world's famous arenas. Mr. Berkow shares his enduring passion for the hardwood, which began in his boyhood in Chicago in the 1940s and '50s and has continued with the same vigor and competitive fire of his youth, often against opponents half his age. To the Hoop tells the story of a year in his basketball life, as he resolves to enhance his game and stave off the ravages of time. It's a wonderful and moving tale of love_for the game, for his friends and family, and for life itself. 'An extraordinary look into the art of pickup basketball. Who would have guessed that, along with his writing talents, Ira knows how to play the game!'_Bill Bradley 'A wonderful book_not just for basketball fans but for everyone.' _Earvin 'Magic' Johnson 'Ira Berkow is one of the best sportswriters around, so it is no surprise that his basketball odyssey is one of the best sports books of this or any other year.'_George Plimpton

ISBN 1566635489   Pages 304 ISBN13 9781566635486 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher Ivan R Dee, Inc   Weight (grammes) 313 Imprint Ivan R Dee, Inc   Published in Chicago Format Paperback   Height (mm) 211 Publication date 16 Dec 2003   Width (mm) 177 Library of Congress 2003062702   Spine width (mm) 20 DEWEY 796.323   Academic level General DEWEY edition DC22

Berkow has a rare understanding of the subtle protocols of pickup basketball.--Charley Rosen "The New York Times "

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