Stan Hochman Unfiltered : 50 Years of Wit and Wisdom from the Groundbreaking Sportswriter / edited by Gloria Hochman ; foreword by Angelo Cataldi.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Hochman, Gloria, editor.

Cataldi, Angelo, writer of foreword.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sports--United States--Miscellanea.

Sports.

Sports--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--Miscellanea.

Sports journalism--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.

Sports journalism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (358 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia : Temple University Press, [2020]

Summary:

"This book collects Stan Hochman's best newspaper columns from his fifty-year career at the Philadelphia Daily News, showcasing his wry perspective on baseball, boxing, basketball, hockey, football, horse racing, tennis, golf, and more. Each chapter is introduced by a major figure in the featured sport"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Intro

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

Pro

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

College

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

Tennis and Golf

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

From the Heart and, by the Way, Liz Taylor

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.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Description based on print version record.

Includes index.

ISBN:

9781439917022

1439917027

OCLC:

1132425946