Carol Peachee Books

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This riveting memoir by Jim Gray, a twelve-time Emmy Award-winning sports broadcaster, offers never-before-told stories from his remarkable career. With unparalleled access to legendary figures like Muhammad Ali, Tom Brady, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, and Mike Tyson, Gray reflects on four decades of sports reporting from the perspective of one of the industry's most respected interviewers. Known for asking tough yet fair questions, he has broken significant stories and found himself at the center of major events, including the Ben Johnson and Barry Bonds steroid scandals and Michael Jordan’s retirement. Gray recounts memorable moments, such as interviewing Mike Tyson after the infamous ear-biting incident and witnessing the “Malice at the Palace” brawl. Readers gain insight into what it takes to secure interviews and what happens off-camera. The book features interactions with world-class athletes and leaders like George W. Bush and Barack Obama, providing an all-access pass to the best interviews and games in modern sports history. Gray explores the interplay of money, celebrity, media, and power, highlighting how sports have driven profound changes in American society.

"Sportscaster and sports historian Jim Gray "gives the reader a coveted all-access pass as he reviews the best interviews, the best athletes, and the best games in modern sports history. It's like a personal introduction to the characters and careers of these heroes and villains we've known since childhood. He examines how money, celebrity, the media, and power interact, and how sports ... has led to ... transformations in American society."--Publisher marketing.