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The Commentators

100 Years of Sports Commentary

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Pub Date Dec 01 2021 | Archive Date Feb 28 2022


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Description

Award-winning commentator Michael Schiavello examines the greatest sports commentators in history, the best calls ever heard, and offers stories from his own journey through the sports broadcasting world.

The Commentators reviews of more than 60 of the best moments in sports history and examines some of the finest plays and commentary calls across 20 different sports including soccer, American football, golf, boxing, Formula One, horse racing, ice hockey, athletics, tennis, baseball, cricket, professional wrestling, darts, rugby, cycling, and more—plus the biggest sports events, including the Olympics (summer and winter), FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl, World Series, and Rugby World Cup.

A powerful story unfolding during a sports event can inspire us about a sport we’ve never watched, an athlete we haven’t heard of, or a country we’ve never visited or even located on a map. Stories engross an audience and engage them on an emotional level. Once a commentator captures an audience’s emotions, they’re putty in his hands. The power of sports lies within those individuals and the ability of the commentator to tell those stories.
Award-winning commentator Michael Schiavello examines the greatest sports commentators in history, the best calls ever heard, and offers stories from his own journey through the sports broadcasting...

Advance Praise

‘A great piece of work... I doubt there has ever been such an in-depth analysis of the art.’ JOHN MURRAY, BBC Radio

‘Be prepared for some serious sporting time travel... the hairs on your neck will stand page after page.’ GREG MILES, legendary horse race caller

‘The big moments, the big athletes, the big events…This book delivers!’ TIM NEVERETT, Announcer, LA Dodgers, World Series Champions

‘Goes into the minds of the voices that have brought the world iconic sports moments.’ KENNY RICE, NBC


‘A great piece of work... I doubt there has ever been such an in-depth analysis of the art.’ JOHN MURRAY, BBC Radio

‘Be prepared for some serious sporting time travel... the hairs on your neck will...


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ISBN 9781925927580
PRICE $17.95 (USD)
PAGES 320

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