His Father's Son is an intimate biography of Earl Woods, the father of golf legend Tiger Woods. It explores their close relationship and Earl's profound influence on Tiger's life. Through exclusive interviews and insights, Tom Callahan reveals the man behind the public persona, blending biography with a touching father-son narrative.
The narrative follows John Unitas, who transformed from a rejected athlete to a legendary NFL quarterback. Starting on a Pennsylvania sandlot for minimal pay, he overcame early setbacks with Notre Dame and the Steelers to become a pivotal figure in football's evolution. His journey highlights the passion and dedication of a player who thrived during a time when the sport was transitioning into a professional powerhouse, making him an iconic figure in sports history.
In this definitive biography, veteran sportswriter Tom Callahan shines a spotlight on one of the greatest golfers ever to play the game, Arnold Palmer. The winner of more than ninety championships, including four Masters Tournaments, Arnold Palmer was a legend in twentieth century sports: a supremely gifted competitor beloved for his powerful hitting, his nerve on the greens, and his great rapport with fans. Perhaps above all others, Palmer was the reason golf's popularity exploded, as the King of the links helped define golf's golden age along with Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player. In addition to his talent on the golf course, Palmer was a brilliant entrepreneur off it, and one of the first sportsmen to create his own successful marketing brand. Forging an alliance with sports agent Mark McCormick, Palmer parlayed his popularity into lucrative deals, and helped pave the way for the multi-million-dollar contracts that have become standard for stars across all sports. But beyond his business acumen, Palmer was always a larger-than-life character, and Arnie recounts a host of unforgettable anecdotes from a long life in the spotlight.Tom Callahan knew Palmer well for many years, and now pays tribute to this golfing icon. Filled with great stories from the key people in Palmer's life, Arnie is an entertaining and illuminating portrait of a remarkable man and his extraordinary legacy.
A LOOK AT THE NFL’S TOUGHEST JOB, A MAN WHO MASTERED IT, AND THE ART OF WINNING CHAMPIONSHIPS With a New Chapter on the Giants’ Super Bowl Triumph The GM is a chronicle of the NFL spanning the last three and a half decades, told through the eyes of legendary general manager Ernie Accorsi, a man who has dedicated his life to football—and whose unshakable faith in controversial quarterback Eli Manning was vindicated in the Giants’ dramatic come-from-behind victory in the 2008 Super Bowl. Filled with vivid anecdotes and storytelling that show how the pro game (and the league that showcases it) really works, The GM doesn’t just illuminate, it inspires with its portrait of a consummate football-personnel strategist who, over the course of decades, gave everything to the game he loved.
The narrative captures pivotal moments in American sports history through the eyes of Tom Callahan, a seasoned columnist. He recounts iconic events, such as Roberto Clemente's final hit, the Ali-Foreman fight, and Arthur Ashe's HIV announcement, alongside intimate, lesser-known interactions like Joe Morgan's gratitude towards Jackie Robinson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's reflections on character over fame. This blend of public spectacles and private revelations offers a profound look at the athletes' lives and the impact of sports on society.