Contents
Foreword, by Angelo Cataldi
A Message from the Honorable Edward G. Rendell
Introduction, by Gloria Hochman
Stan's "Zingers"
Part I. Baseball
Introduction, by Garry Maddox
A Scorekeeper's Final Inning
Sartorial Sleuthing
Baseball's Best Ever
Start the Parade without Me
That's Incredible—That's Baseball
Garry Maddox Still Wears White Hat
Jackie: The First
The Big Fall: Survivors of '64
Don't Play Ball
Tears Mix with Love for Bart
Cepeda Deserving of Plaque in Hall
Do They Really Want to Tell It to the Judge?
Summer in the City
Joe, It Wasn't as Easy as It Looked
Mantle Documentary Hits a Home Run
The Reel Richie: A Baseball Life Worth Reliving
Even Bumbling Bud Couldn't Rain on This City's Celebration
Rose Still Showing His Character
Dick Allen Belongs in Hall of Fame
Part II. Horse Racing
Introduction, by Dick Jerardi
Turcotte: The Man Who Rides Superhorse
Ruffian Takes Tragic Last Stride
This Horse Has a Shadow of a Chance
At the Races: Right Up Shoemaker's Alley
Slots Could Taint Great Sport of Horse Racing
Seabiscuit: A Horse from the Wrong Side of the Track
Citation Dominated in Different Era
California Chrome Throws Breeding on Its Ear
Part III. Boxing
Introductions, by Weatta Frazier Collins and Larry Merchant
A Fight to Cherish
Drugs Topple Bitter Gypsy Joe
Holmes Stings Ali: An Era Ends with 11th Round TKO
Heap Big Night: Camacho’s Indian Outfit Highlights Wild Evening
Low Blow: Douglas Doesn't Deserve to Lose Title
Artistic License
The Only One to Blame Is the One Going to Jail
Frazier's Win over Ali Stands Test of Time
Part IV. Football
Introduction, by Ray Didinger
Vermeil Listens to Own Advice—Leaving the Eagles
On the Road with Leonard Tose
Buddy System Can Be Tough to Swallow
Roughly Speaking, Jaws Enjoyed Himself
Giles: The Voice of Experience
To Zubrow, the Battle Can Be Won
Lurie Mustn't Lose Sight of Little Things
He Lost a Lot, but He Loved the Game
Part V. Hockey
Introduction, by Bernie Parent
Schultz's Shrink Wouldn't Believe Him on the Rink
Even Now Shero Cups His Emotions
Ziegler's Plan Isn't Worth a Red Cent to Snider
Give That Man a Stick: Clark's Finding It Difficult to Vent His Frustrations
Behind the Marks of a Living Legend
The Puck Stops Here
Part VI. Basketball
Introduction, by Jim Lynam
Julius Erving: A Man for All People
Hard Hats Win Some Warm Hearts
Barkley Could Star on "All My Children"
Jordan Plays the Game His Way
Wilt Defends Magic Number: Chamberlain Explains Why He Tallied Bed Partners in Book
Magic's Love for Life Clear
A Reach Far beyond Court
Massimino Making Sweet Music Again
Temple-Kansas: Why All the Fuss?
Rumeal Robinson: He's Taken His Share of Shots
So Close, So Distant
Big 5: A History to Celebrate, Warts and All
As AD, DiJulia Perfectly Content at St. Joe's
Part VII. Stan's World: Outside the Lines
Introduction, by Pat McLoone
Ben, Arnie and Jack at '60 Open
Son Crowns the King
The Sugar Cane against the Rough: Chi Chi Rodriguez
Tiger Woods: Triumph of the Spirit
Front Page Reserved for Greatness
Controversial Entry into Hall
Snow White and the Dwarf
Love Story: Child Finds Home with Area Trainer
Accentuating the Positive
Take Five—Visit These Best Seaside Destinations for Fine Dining
Diverse Team of Lively 13's on Right Road
Let the Debates Begin: Sports Film Fest Here
A Rubberized Field of Dreams
Shonda Schilling, on Handling Life's Curveballs
Iguana Days and Nights... OH, and Liz Was There Too
They'll Come If, and When, It's Built
The Last Bite
Acknowledgments
Index