Dick Vitale
Analyst w/ ESPN since 1979. Naismith National HOF 2008, National Sportscaster HOF, Washington Speakers Bureau Speaker 703-684-0555, Board of V Foundation
Book Recommendations:
Recommended by Dick Vitale
“@GreggDoyelStar U r rolling buddy / love ur feelings about the @Pacers not spending Monopoly money on some overrated talents .On another note the presentation of the Tyler Trent Grant at my Gala was #Awesomebaby His parents were fantastic / hope ppl go to @amazon & get his book The UPSET !” (from X)
ONE OF BOOK AUTHORITY'S BEST BOOK OF ALL TIME WINNERS: Best American Biography Book, Best College Football Book, and Best Sports Book of All Time.READER'S FAVORITE 2020 INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS GOLD MEDAL WINNER: Young Adult Non-Fiction - In recognition of excellence in writing.October 20, 2018, was just another normal Saturday in college football - or so it seemed. Amid all the matchups discussed on ESPN that day, it was a special video featuring the harrowing story of Tyler Trent - along with his bold, yet accurate, prediction that Purdue would upset Ohio State - that captured the hearts of millions. The Upset chronicles so much more than just an inspiring battle against the seemingly impossible opponent of osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer. A brilliant young statistician and sportswriter, Tyler faced his own mortality, and his life reflects the remarkable eternal upset only experienced in faith, family, and authentic community.
Recommended by Dick Vitale
“As someone who coached at a Catholic school, the University of Detroit Titans, I appreciate the in-depth look at the history of Catholic schools on the hardwood. John Gasaway does a masterful job of capturing the many miracles that have taken place. It is a fantastic read, 'Awesome Baby' with a Capital A!” (from Amazon)
by John Gasaway·You?
Discover the David vs. Goliath rise of Catholic college basketball, from Villanova to Georgetown to Gonzaga, where small schools perennially shoot past the big power conference programs. In MIRACLES ON THE HARDWOOD, author John Gasaway traces the rise of Catholic college basketball—from its early days (Villanova made an appearance in the Final Four in the first NCAA tournament in 1939) to the dominance of the San Francisco Dons in the 1950s and the ascendance of powerhouses Georgetown, Villanova, and Gonzaga—through their decades-long rivalries and championship games. Featuring interviews with notable coaches, players, alums, and fans—including Loyola Chicago's most famous and dedicated fan, 100-year-old Sister Jean—to get at the heart of how these universities have excelled at this sport. Small in number but devout in the game's spirit, these teams have made the miraculous a matter of ritual, and their greatest works may be yet to come.